All About Pumpkin Seed Oil!
Pumpkin seed oil is made by pressing roasted, hulled pumpkin seeds, from the Cucurbita Pepo, (Styrian oil pumpkin). This pumpkin is quite unique. It has a greenish-yellowish skin and its flesh is yellowish-orange in color. The earliest record of pumpkin seed oil dates back to February 18, 1697 from a farmer’s estate in Styria. It's been used and produced in the southern part of Styria since the 18th century. Today, it's mostly exported from the Austrian and Slovenian parts of Styria. It's, globally, sold.
The unusual seeds in the pumpkin don't have a shell. This allows easier processing of the oil. The oil has a yellowish gold to a deep greenish tint, with hints of dark red within. Its layer of thickness shows a color variation. Its thin layer is more greenish in color, while its thick layer is red in color. This natural oil has healthful benefits and is used a variety of ways. HEALTH BENEFITS: Pumpkin seeds contain amino acids, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, tryptophan, lysine, zinc and are rich with the benefits of vitamins A, C and E. It has antioxidants benefits and offers plenty of natural beta-carotene. USES: MEDICINAL: Some studies have reported it improves symptoms of enlarged prostate, good for treating irritable bowel syndrome, lower the risk of certain types of kidney stones, prevent arteriosclerosis and regulate cholesterol levels. SKIN CARE: Absorbs quickly into skin. Reduces fine facial lines, wrinkles, soothes dry, flaky, cracked skin. Used in commercial and homemade skin care products: soaps, lotions, creams and scrubs. 
SOAP MAKING INFORMATION: A little bit of this soap making oil goes a long way, so use it sparingly. On average, unrefined pumpkin seed oil will run, approximately, $ 50.00 per gallon, at wholesale price. Store this oil in a cool, dry and dark location. Its shelf life is six to eight months. Pumpkin seed oil is a healthful choice for making homemade soap, lotions, creams or scrubs! SAPONIFICATION VALUE: 187 – 195 (Converted to ounces) NaOH: .134 oz. / KOH: .189 oz.
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