Product Overview
Pumpkin seed oil is cold pressed, meaning it is squeezed rather than heat- or solvent-extracted, which keeps more of the fatty acids and vitamin E intact. It is a lighter oil than coconut or castor — it soaks in quickly and does not leave hair looking wet.
The seller lists it as free from mineral oil and artificial colour, and sells it for hair, scalp and body.
Key Benefits
- Nourishes hair and scalp without a heavy, greasy finish
- Rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids
- Absorbs quickly — usable in the morning, not only overnight
- Moisturises dry skin as well as hair
- No mineral oil, no artificial colour
Key Features
- Cold pressed pumpkin seed oil
- Vitamin E and essential fatty acids
- Lightweight, fast absorbing
- For hair, scalp, skin and body
- Suitable for men and women
A Note on the Size
The seller’s listing states the volume as “50ml // 100ml” without settling on one. We have not guessed. If the size matters to your order, message the shop before buying and we will confirm what is in stock.
Pumpkin Seed Oil and Hair — What Is Actually Known
Pumpkin seed oil gets talked about for hair loss on the strength of a small trial in which men swallowed pumpkin seed oil capsules daily for six months and saw a modest increase in hair count. That study says nothing about rubbing the oil on your head, and no good evidence exists for the topical use.
What it honestly is, applied to hair, is a good light conditioning oil: it softens, reduces friction and breakage, and suits a dry scalp. Buy it for that and it earns its place.
How to Oil Your Hair Properly
- Warm the oil slightly between the palms. It spreads much further and more evenly than cold oil.
- Part the hair in sections and apply along the partings so the oil reaches the scalp, not only the length.
- Massage with the pads of the fingers — never the nails — for five to ten minutes.
- Work what remains through to the ends, which are the oldest and driest part of the hair.
- Leave for at least twenty minutes, longer if you have time. Overnight suits thick, dry hair; it can leave fine hair congested.
- Shampoo out. Expect to need two lathers.
Patch Test First
A small amount on the inner elbow, left 24 hours, before the first full use. Seed oils are usually well tolerated but not universally.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use it on my face?
The seller sells it for skin as well. Patch test first, keep it away from the eyes, and go carefully if your skin is acne-prone — oils suit some skins and not others.
How often should I use it?
Follow the pack. Hair oils suit one to three times a week; leave-in creams can be daily in small amounts; colour should be left as long as possible between applications, with touch-ups on the roots only.
Will it suit my hair type?
Rich oils and creams suit thick, coarse, curly or chemically treated hair. Fine or oily hair does better with a light product used only on the ends. If in doubt, use less than you think and see how the hair behaves before the next wash.
How should I store it?
Somewhere cool and dry, out of direct sunlight, with the cap closed. Heat and light break down oils and colour developers faster than anything else.
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