Watermelon Seed Oil – Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Detailed Specifications

Specification, fatty acid composition, quality tests, safety, storage, packing and regulatory data for cold pressed watermelon seed oil

Manufactured by Liana Health Care Pvt. Ltd., Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. CAS details available on request.

Actual results for each lot are reported on the batch Certificate of Analysis (COA).

Measured by GC as fatty acid methyl esters.

• Tocopherols, natural vitamin E
• Phytosterols

Levels vary with seed crop and pressing.

• Certificate of Analysis (COA) with acid, peroxide and iodine values for every batch.
• Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), on request.
• Fatty acid report by GC, on request.
• Batch traceability and retained samples for every batch.
• Pre-shipment sample for bulk and export orders.

Always confirm with the batch MSDS.

The information in this Technical Data Sheet is provided by Liana Health Care Pvt. Ltd. in good faith and is based on our current knowledge, laboratory data and published reference values. It is intended only as general guidance for qualified professional buyers and formulators.

• Typical values: All figures are typical ranges. Being a natural essential oil, values may vary between batches due to origin, crop and season. Batch-specific results are stated only on the COA supplied with each consignment.
• Not a contractual specification: This document does not form part of any contract of sale unless confirmed in writing. Agreed specifications are those in our quotation, proforma invoice or COA.
• Buyer responsibility: Buyers must confirm suitability for their own formulation and end use, and ensure finished products comply with all applicable laws, IFRA guidance and labelling requirements.
• No therapeutic claims: Applications mentioned are traditional and general uses only. Nothing here is medical advice or a claim to treat or prevent any condition.
• Limitation of liability: Liana Health Care Pvt. Ltd. accepts no liability for loss, damage or injury arising from misuse, improper storage or use of this information beyond its intended purpose.
• Updates: We may revise this document without prior notice. Please contact us for the latest revision.

© Liana Health Care Pvt. Ltd., Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India. This document may not be reproduced or altered without written permission.

Watermelon Seed Oil Uses and Starter Formulations – Part 1: Detailed Uses and Formulas 1 to 4

Detailed uses by industry, use levels, oils that pair well, plus four face, hair and body formulas for startups and learners

• Startups and small brands planning face serums, light lotions, hair oils or body oils with watermelon seed oil.
• Students and learners in natural and clean-beauty cosmetics.
• Small manufacturers testing products at 50 g to 1 kg scale before bulk production.
• All formulas are in % w/w and grams, so they scale up easily. 1% = 1 g in a 100 g batch.

1. Face care

• Face oils and serums
• Light moisturisers

Typical watermelon seed oil level: Up to 60% in face oils, 5% – 10% in creams

2. Body care

• Dry-touch body oils and light lotions

Typical watermelon seed oil level: 50% – 70% in body oils

3. Hair care

• Light hair oils and serums

Typical watermelon seed oil level: 30% – 55% of the oil blend

4. Massage and spa

• Massage oils, blended with richer oils

Typical watermelon seed oil level: 30% – 50% of the oil blend

5. Lip and body butters

• Lip balms and light body butters

Typical watermelon seed oil level: 25% – 30% of the formula

6. Soap and cleansing

• Soaps, cleansing oils and makeup removers

Typical watermelon seed oil level: About 1% in melt and pour soap, up to 65% in cleansing oils

Add 0.5% – 1% vitamin E to protect the oil in finished products.

• Jojoba oil: adds stability to face oils
• Rosehip oil: nourishing face serums
• Fractionated coconut oil: dry-touch body and hair oils
• Sweet almond oil: smoother massage oils
• Lavender, geranium and orange oil: fresh, light aromas

A light, fast-absorbing face oil for normal to oily skin.

Batch size: 50 g (about two 30 ml bottles)

Method

1. Weigh the carrier oils into a clean glass beaker.
2. Add vitamin E and the essential oils using a fine scale, 0.01 g.
3. Stir well and fill into amber dropper bottles.

Formulator tips

• Apply a small amount to clean, damp skin.
• For an unscented version, use the oils and vitamin E only.

Caution: Patch test before use. Avoid eyes.

A light daily cream with a non-greasy finish.

Batch size: 100 g

Method

1. Heat water and glycerin to 75°C in one beaker.
2. Heat watermelon seed oil, wax, cetyl alcohol and squalane to 75°C in another.
3. Pour the oil phase into the water phase while mixing with a hand blender for 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Below 40°C, add panthenol, vitamin E and preservative.
5. Check pH, 5.5 to 6.5, and fill into pump bottles.

Formulator tips

• For a richer cream, raise cetyl alcohol to 3%.
• Add 0.3% fragrance or essential oil if a scented version is needed.

Caution: Patch test before use. Avoid eyes.

A light hair oil that does not feel heavy.

Batch size: 100 ml

Method

1. Warm the coconut oil until liquid.
2. Add watermelon seed oil, castor oil, vitamin E and rosemary oil and stir well.
3. Fill into bottles.

Formulator tips

• Massage into the scalp and hair before washing.
• Use fractionated coconut oil for a version that stays liquid in winter.

Caution: For external use only. Avoid eyes.

A fast-absorbing body oil for use after the shower.

Batch size: 100 ml

Method

1. Weigh the carrier oils into a beaker.
2. Add vitamin E and the essential oils and stir well.
3. Fill into spray or pump bottles.

Formulator tips

• Apply to damp skin after the shower.
• Add 0.2% natural mica for a shimmer body oil.

Caution: Patch test before use. Avoid eyes.

• Trial packs from 100 ml for R&D, bulk packs up to 200 kg for production.
• Watermelon seed oil plus grape seed, almond, jojoba and other carrier oils, essential oils and soap bases from one supplier.
• White label and contract manufacturing for brands without their own factory.