Pumpkin seed Oil

Pumpkin seed oil is carving out a place for itself in the kitchen-to-beauty scene, even as the coconut craze continues.

It turns out, the cold-pressed oil from pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas) has an enthusiastic following among natural beauty and wellness mavens who are drizzling it over their salads, smoothing it on their skin, and washing up with it in the shower—and loving it for its nutrient-packed qualities.

So, what can pumpkin seed oil do for your looks? Well, potentially a lot. It's rich in vitamin A and E, zinc, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, as well as antioxidants, which makes a hair supplement that’s loaded with the oil.

Pumpkin seed oil is more commonly infused into natural beauty products, than applied on its own topically, but its benefits in these concoctions are no short of amazing (think: the opposite of pumpkin pie).

1. As a body moisturizer

Many of the natural skin-care gurus  love pumpkin seed oil for moisturizing the body. It’s rich in fatty acids, which is essential for healthy skin. And it's a fantastic anti-inflammatory.

It also encourages cell turnover and helps maintain collagen levels, keeping skin firm and youthful

2.For thicker hair

Pumpkin seed oil is rich in vitamins A, K, E, as well as minerals and fatty acids, which all help strengthen your hair. "In addition to shielding the hair protein, it also hydrates the follicles, which help give you shiny, lustrous strands. “Some research shows it can also inhibit the 5-alpha reductase enzyme, which slows your hair growth.”