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Kalahari Melon Seed Oil

The oil has been used by the bushmen for centuries and has played a very important role in desert survival as a source of water. The melon fruit is used by the San people as a moisturizer and sunscreen.

Oils with similar properties:
Sunflower Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Passion Fruit Oil, Perilla Seed Oil

Fatty Acid Profile

Primary: Linoleic Acid (C18:2 c) 60,66-71,31

Secondary: Palmitic acid (C16:0) 9,24-10,89; Stearic Acid (C18:0) 6,88-8,60; Oleic Acid (C18:1 c) 9,76-18,34

Tertiary: Behenic Acid (C22:0) 0,08-0,12

  • Naturally light weight
  • Combats Free Radicals
  • Use as moisturizer to delay aging effect
  • Nourishes and supports the skin barrier to promote skin integrity
  • Promotes softness, suppleness & radiance of skin / hair
  • High level Palmitic acid implies, cleansing and moisturizing

Cleansing products, anti-aging serums, light weight and absorbent for night or morning creams for all skin types, baby products, stretch mark belly balm.

    Product inci name

    Kalahari Melon (Citrullus Ianatus) seed oil

    Place of origin

    Namibia

    Extraction method

    Cold pressed

    Part of plant

    Seeds

    Cas number

    90244-99-8

    Ec number

    290-802-9