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Nature's secret weapon: Watermelon seed oil as petroleum jelly alternative for oily skin care moisturizer

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Priyanka S Somkuwar 1, *, Om N Samarth 2, Pratiksha P Dahake 2 and Jagruti A Bhadange 2

1 Assistant Professor, Shri Sadguru Datta Institute of Pharmacy, Kuhi, RTMNU, India.
2 Student, Shri Sadguru Datta Institute of Pharmacy, Kuhi, RTMNU, India.

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World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024, 20(03), 136–153.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2024.20.2.0771
DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2024.20.2.0771

Received on 18 November 2024; revised on 24 October 2024; accepted on 26 October 2024

Watermelon seed are known for their high-water content, typically around 90%, which makes hem incredibly hydrating. Watermelon is also rich in vitamins A and C, potassium, magnesium, and dietary fibre. They are rich in nutrients such as protein, amino acids, minerals, healthy fats, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. They can be consumed raw or roasted/sprouted. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is a fruit from the plant family of Cucurbitaceae. Watermelon is an edible fruit containing 92% water and 6% sugar. Watermelon seed oil is a versatile and effective skincare product suitable for all skin types, including oily, dry, and sensitive ones, thanks to its light, fast-absorbing properties. Petroleum jelly is an oil-based product that forms an oily film over the surface of the skin. Petroleum jelly’s benefits come from its main ingredient petroleum, which helps seal your skin with a water-protective barrier. Watermelon seed oil is a good replacement for petroleum jelly. The prepared moisturizer having good effect on skin and fulfil all he parameters intended for moisturizing effect.

Watermelon Seed Oil; Essential Fatty Acids; Linoleic Acid; Skin Care; Humectants; Solvent Extraction; Moisturizer

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Priyanka S Somkuwar, Om N Samarth, Pratiksha P Dahakem and Jagruti A Bhadange. Nature's secret weapon: Watermelon seed oil as petroleum jelly alternative for oily skin care moisturizer. World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2024, 20(03), 136–153. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/wjbphs.2024.20.2.0771

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