Ingredient

Ground Pumpkin Seeds

Cucurbita pepo

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Where do we get these?

Lush UK purchases this ingredient through a distributor. Depending on stock availability, they source the ground seeds from different countries, mainly China.

With seven manufacturing sites across the globe, this information may vary depending on where your Lush products were made.

What are the benefits of exfoliating the skin with ground pumpkin seeds?

When rubbed on the skin, these ground seeds help remove dead cells from the skin’s surface. This is called ‘physical’ or ‘mechanical’ exfoliation, and it makes the skin look brighter and healthier. The seeds are also rich in oils which provide a light moisturising effect.

Unique stories

The Cucurbita pepo is native to China and belongs to the cucumber (Cucurbitaceae) family. This almost round winter squash ranges from yellow to bright orange in colour and can grow very large and heavy. Its edible flesh, encased in a tough outer shell, contains an inner membrane and seeds. The seeds are usually coated in a thin husk (although huskless varieties exist) and are highly nutritious.