Kalahari Melon Seed Oil

What is it?

Kalahari Melon Seed Oil is a cold-pressed seed oil from Citrullus lanatus (a wild watermelon variety native to the Kalahari region of Southern Africa), used in skincare as a lightweight, fast-absorbing facial oil.

What does it do?

Commonly used as a lightweight facial oil valued for its non-comedogenic feel. According to PubMed, a short-term clinical assessment of Citrullus lanatus seed oil applied topically found it to be non-irritating and to improve skin hydration and barrier function measures over the study period, supporting its traditional use in Southern African skincare.

How to use

Typically formulated at Often used as a standalone facial oil or at high concentration in oil blends.

Real products containing this

• Kalahari Melon Seed Moisturiser — Terres d'Afrique

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