Kalahari Melon Seed Oil
Kalahari Melon Seed Oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the seeds of the Kalahari melon (Citrullus /anatus). lt is native to the Kalahari Desert, which stretches across Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa. The seeds contain up to 50% oil.
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The predominant fatty acids are the essential linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2), followed by oleic acid (omega-9, C18:1)
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Antioxidant
This product has the following features:
- The predominant fatty acids are the essential linoleic acid (omega-6, C18:2), followed by oleic acid (omega-9, C18:1)
- Antioxidant
Cosmetics
- Moisturizing, regenerating, and restructuring properties
- Linoleic acid helps the skin to build up its lipid barrier and stay hydrated. In combination with oleic acid, it prevents transepidermal dehydration
- The antioxidant properties protect the skin from free radical damage