Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very low risk; comedogenicity rating is low-moderate; potential for rare cucurbit allergy. Cold-pressed oil rich in linoleic acid (~45-60%), oleic acid, vitamin E, and ฮฒ-sitosterol; emollient with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?
Very low risk; comedogenicity rating is low-moderate; potential for rare cucurbit allergy. Cold-pressed oil rich in linoleic acid (~45-60%), oleic acid, vitamin E, and ฮฒ-sitosterol; emollient with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties The EU classifies Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil allowed in the EU?
Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil do in cosmetics?
Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately listed from the parent species in CosIng (distinct from C. pepo seed oil CAS 8016-49-7).
What is the Margin of Safety for Cucurbita Maxima Seed Oil?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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