Water Melon Oil (Citrullus Vulgaris)

Water Melon Oil

Watermelon Oil is a light, non-greasy, fast-absorbing cold-pressed fixed oil from watermelon seeds (Citrullus lanatus), from Africa. Also known as Kalahari melon or ootanga oil, this light watermelon seed oil is high in linoleic acid and easily absorbed, making it a restoring, balancing choice for oily and combination skin.

At Kush Aroma Exports, our watermelon seed oil is cold pressed for a light, non-greasy, restoring base. As one of India's trusted essential oil manufacturers, suppliers and exporters, we supply every batch cold pressed for purity. Explore our full range of cold-pressed carrier oils or browse our natural essential oils to blend with them.

Quick Facts

Texture, Colour & Absorption

Watermelon seed oil is a light, pale-yellow oil with a mild scent. High in linoleic acid, it is light, non-greasy and easily absorbed, giving a restoring, balancing feel that suits oily and combination skin.

Pairs well with

Watermelon seed is a light, restoring base that pairs with any essential oil, including:

The Light African Melon Oil

Watermelon (Kalahari melon) seed oil, also called ootanga oil, is a light, non-greasy oil traditionally used in Africa.

High in linoleic acid, it is easily absorbed and restoring, suiting oily and combination skin.

How It Is Made

This oil is cold pressed from watermelon (Kalahari melon) seeds for a light, non-greasy base. Explore more in our cold-pressed carrier oils collection.

Skin & Hair Benefits

Valued in skincare, haircare, massage and natural formulation for:

• Light & non-greasy — lightweight and easily absorbed, leaving no greasy residue.
• Restoring — a restoring, balancing oil for the skin.
• For oily skin — high in linoleic acid, suiting oily and combination skin.
• Cleansing feel — helps dissolve excess oil while conditioning.

How to Use

• As a carrier — dilute essential oils into watermelon seed oil (typically 1-3% for body, lower for face) before applying to skin.
• Standalone — use watermelon seed oil on its own as a nourishing facial or body oil, or in hair and scalp care.
• In formulation — blend into serums, balms, lotions, soaps and massage oils as a base oil.
• Patch test first — as with any new oil, patch test before wider use, especially on sensitive skin.

Related Oils You May Like

For more light, non-greasy carrier oils, explore related materials: Grapeseed Organic Carrier Oil, Cucumber Oil, Safflower Carrier Oil, our cold-pressed carrier oils.

Why Buy Watermelon Seed Oil From Kush Aroma Exports

As a Government-recognised Star Export House and a trusted essential oil manufacturer, supplier, exporter and wholesaler of pure essential oils, carrier oils and naturals from Kannauj, India, we offer watermelon seed oil in retail and bulk quantities, cold pressed for purity, with worldwide shipping and quality you can verify.

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