Pumpkin Seed Oil

The oil pressed from the seeds of the seeds of the pumpkin.

Bright orange to pale yellow to green liquid—check with your supplier.

Thin and smooth.

Slight oily scent, nothing too noticeable.

Average

Oil

I mostly like it in pumpkin themed recipes, paired with pumpkin spices. It contributes a nice orange hue.

No, but it’s a nice luxury oil.

I’ve only ever used unrefined, and I like it.

Pumpkin seed oil is rich in antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, and linoleic acid, making it great for troublesome skin.

Depending on the final product you may or may not want the added colour from pumpkin seed oil.

I’d blend a bit of sea buckthorn or buriti oil with jojoba to get the combination of the absorption speed and the colour.

Include it in lotions, lip balms, body butters, and lip glosses.

Stored somewhere cool, dark, and dry, Pumpkin Seed Oil oil should last up to 18 months.

It can be orange, yellow, amber, or green—check with your supplier and try to get the orange variety.

100mL (3.3fl oz)

 Buy it from an online DIY ingredient supplier or Amazon.