Description

Cucurbita maxima fruit juice 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 protectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin to defend it from harmful substances, irritants, allergens, pathogens that can cause various inflammatory conditions. These products can also improve the natural skin barrier and in most cases more than one is needed to achieve an effective result.
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