Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil

INCI: CITRULLUS LANATUS SEED OIL

CAS Number
90244-99-8
Function
Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed in Prop 65; safe as cosmetic ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Lightweight, highly stable carrier oil rich in linoleic acid (~70%) and vitamin E; excellent emollient with antioxidant properties; ideal for dry, sensitive, and barrier-compromised skin

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Concern Level: None

Regulatory Flags

non-comedogenic antioxidant barrier-support rich-in-linoleic-acid

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil safe in cosmetics?

Lightweight, highly stable carrier oil rich in linoleic acid (~70%) and vitamin E; excellent emollient with antioxidant properties; ideal for dry, sensitive, and barrier-compromised skin The EU classifies Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil allowed in the EU?

Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil do in cosmetics?

Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90244-99-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Kalahari Watermelon Seed Oil?

adequate 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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