Other Names: Watermelon seed oil, Kalahari melon seed oil.

What it is: Kalahari melon seed oil helps to increase the skin's moisture content and maintains the skin barrier.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

Safety in special situations:

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Attributes:

Note:

• Citrullus lanatus seed oil is unlikely to cause occlusion in acne prone skin and safe for use in sensitive skin.

Conclusion
Citrullus lanatus seed oil is safe as per the current practice of use.

References

1. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
2. https://european-union.europa.eu

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in