WATERMELON OIL

	Botanical Name	:	Citrullus Vulgaris
	Common Name	:	Ootanga oil or kalahari oil
	CAS #	:	871582-63-7
	Plant Parts Used	:	Seeds
	Extraction Method	:	Cold Pressed
	Color & Odor	:	Yellow color with faint, slightly nutty odor

Description :
Watermelon Oil is in Yellow in color with faint, slightly nutty odor. Watermelon Carrier Oil is light, penetrating and emollient oil.

Constituents & Specifications :
Omega 6, 9 EFAs, Linoleic acid (68.3%)

Properties :
Watermelon oil is light in texture, non-greasy, penetrating, absorbs quickly, highly moisturizing, emollient, rich in Omega 6 and 9 EFAs, dissolves Sebum buildup, stable shelf-life and excellent substitute for mineral oil

Benefits & Uses :

• Water melon oil is a preferred base for various cosmetics and hair care products for its non-greasy feel and moisturizing properties. This oil can be used as a natural baby oil and is a good option for a carrier oil in aromatherapy.
• Watermelon seed oil is also a perfect choice for inclusion in hair care formulations as it is non-greasy yet highly moisturizing.
• The seeds of Watermelon are very useful and are used in curing disease like strangury, urinary problems and diuretic problems and so on.
• One of the most famous uses of Watermelon is carried by Russian farmers who use it against dropsy, intestinal catarrh and hepatic congestion.