What it is
Kalahari melon seed oil helps to increase the skin's moisture content and maintains the skin barrier.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Data unavailable |
| US FDA | Data unavailable |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations
Pregnancy Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data
Nursing Mothers Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Babies under 2 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Children under 12 years Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Individuals with cancer history/risk Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Natural/Synthetic
Attributes
Comedogenicity Comedogenic rating: 1 (low likelihood of clogging pores)
Acne prone skin Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data
Sensitive skin Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with sensitive skin based on currently available data
Note
- Citrullus lanatus seed oil is unlikely to cause occlusion in acne prone skin and safe for use in sensitive skin.
Conclusion Citrullus lanatus seed oil is safe as per the current practice of use.
References
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
- https://european-union.europa.eu
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in