Description

Cucurbita maxima fruit extract is the product generally obtained by hot acid extraction. Other forms of extraction are: microwave-assisted extraction, enzymatic extraction.

Substances contained
Unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids and saponins with antioxidant activity.

Safety
Ingredient considered safe.

What it is used for and where
It is a crop belonging to the very diverse Cucurbitaceae family and is one of five species of Cucurbita edible by pulp, seeds and flowers.
It is the main pumpkin species cultivated for food.

Cosmetics
Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment by restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants.
Synonyms: EC number 289-740-5

CAS: 89998-02-7