Watermelon seed Oil | Tarbooz Beej

Watermelon Seed Oil, also known as Kalahari Melon Oil in African cosmetics, (INCI Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil) is a cold-pressed seed oil with linoleic acid at 55–65%. Extremely lightweight and non-comedogenic, suiting facial oils, oily and blemish-prone skin formulations and hair serums.

• Also known as: Watermelon Seed Oil, Tarbooz Beej Tel, Ootanga Oil, Kalahari Melon Oil
• Botanical name: Citrullus lanatus
• Plant part used: Seed
• INCI name: Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
• Extraction: Cold-pressed, Unrefined (virgin)
• Form: Carrier oil (liquid)
• Appearance: Pale yellow to clear; Very mild, almost odourless
• Grade: Cosmetic-grade · Food-grade
• Origin: India
• Shelf-life: 12–18 months · below 20 °C · tightly sealed · away from light

Key benefits

• Linoleic acid (C18:2) (55–65%) — Skin-barrier conditioning, soothing, non-comedogenic profile
• Oleic acid (C18:1) (14–20%) — Emollient, moisture retention
• Palmitic acid (C16:0) (10–14%) — Skin conditioning
• Stearic acid (C18:0) (8–12%) — Emulsification support, skin softening

How to use

• 2–10% in emulsions
• 10–30% in facial oil serums
• 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base

FAQs

What are the primary formulation applications of Watermelon seed Oil?
Most buyers use it at 2–10% in emulsions; 10–30% in facial oil serums; 50–100% as standalone carrier or massage base. As with any new carrier oil, pilot-test in your specific base before committing to a full production run.

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