| Abstrakt: |
Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo L.) seed oil, as a non-drying oil, is a raw material used in cosmetics, food and medical industries due to its biological and nutritional properties. It is a rich source of phytosterols, protein, polyunsaturated fatty acids and vitamins. This oil exhibits antibacterial, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The oil is used by the cosmetics industry in anti-aging, protective and hair care products due to its bioactive compounds such as tocopherols, phytosterols and phenolic acids, which act as antioxidants. It also has a sunscreen effect, absorbing about 20% of harmful UVB rays. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
