The Muskmelon (Cucumis melo) species includes many varieties such as Crenshaw, Casaba and Honeydew which have smooth skin as well as Cantaloupe, Christmas Melon and Persian Melon which have netted skin. Our muskmelon seed oil is extracted from the seeds of Canataloupe variety using cold pressing method without the use of any kinds of solvents. Musk melon oil is a rare and exquisite oil containing a high percentage of omega-6 fatty acid, Linoleic Acid.
REPORTED BENEFITS
Muskmelon Seed Oil is widely used in skincare and hair-care products due to its light texture and superior moisturising benefits on the skin as well as the scalp. It acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin and providing vibrancy and nourishment to dry, parched and lacklustre skin.
FATTY ACID PROFILE
C16:0 Palmitic Acid: 6.0-15.0%
C18:0 Stearic Acid: 0.8-2.0%
C18:1 Oleic Acid: 72.0-87.0%
C18:2 Linoleic Acid: 5.3-14.3%
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FATTY ACID PROFILE
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FATTY ACID |
SPECIFICATIONS (%) |
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Palmitic Acid C16:0 |
9.00 – 16.00 |
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Stearic Acid C18:0 |
5.00 – 12.00 |
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Oleic Acid C18:1 (n-9) |
12.00 – 22.00 |
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Linoleic Acid C18:2 (n-6) |
52.00 – 70.00 |
Cucumis melo
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