Watermelon Seed Oil

Africa is believed to be the place of origin of the watermelon. Historians trace its origin to the Kalahari Desert of Africa and hence watermelon got the name Kalahari.Watermelon seeds have been prized for the highly nutritive oil that they contain. The seeds are removed from the rind, washed thoroughly and are allowed to dry. Once dried, the seeds are then cold pressed to extract the beneficial oil. Watermelon seed oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fatty acids with linoleic and oleic acids as the major acids Watermelon seed oil is light, easily absorbed, does not clog pores and is rich in linoleic and oleic acids. An ounce of dried watermelon seed kernels contains about 3 grams of zinc (or 25 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for a woman under 50), and 2 grams of iron (or 14 percent of the RDA). It also contains 158 calories and more than 13 grams of fat. The properties of watermelon oil include the following. Light in Texture Non-Greasy Penetrating Absorbs Quickly Highly Moisturizing Emollient Rich in Omega 6 and 9 EFAs Dissolves Sebum Buildup Stable Shelf-Life Excellent Substitute for Mineral Oil Because of these valuable properties, watermelon seed oil is extensively used in formulating Baby Care Products. Watermelon seed oil is very good for the soft skin of the babies.