Watermelon Seed Oil

Reasons to love Watermelon Seed Oil

High in skin-barrier boosting linoleic acid and protective antioxidants, the bits we spit also have a healthy amount of phenols and phytosterols with known anti-inflammatory properties – probably why studies have found watermelon seed oil to reduce redness and irritation.

And while rich in all that skin-healthy goodness, it’s also lovely and light. Watermelon seed oil sinks into skin, fast.

It’s most interesting component, citrulline, an amino acid, grabs attention for it’s ability to increase our blood flow by converting to arginine in the body. Arginine improves circulation, and is connected to faster wound healing.

Even better, these two protein building blocks, arginine and citrulline, are essential for collagen synthesis. Collagen is the sag-stopping support structure of our skin (and most of our organs). It keeps our skin firm.

Unfortunately, collagen naturally decreases in our skin from about the age of 20…  a great reason to look for products and ingredients that protect and support it. And another reason to love watermelon seed oil.

Watermelon seed oil is simply one of the best skin care oils. So much goodness, you might not spit these seeds out, next time.