Pumpkin Seed Oil versus Coconut Oil

Pumpkin seeds may be small, but they are rich in natural phytoestrogens, which can decrease blood pressure, headaches, hot flashes, joint pain, and other common menopausal symptoms. If coconut oil was the health trend du jour in 2014, 2015 is most definitely going to be the breakout year for pumpkin seed oil. With experts swearing that it can do everything from enhance your mood, to renew your skin, to help ease menopause symptoms, it’s no wonder that people are clamoring to add the superfood into their diet. No surprise, Gwyneth Paltrow is already a huge fan, including it heavily in her latest cookbook, It’s All Good.



Because pumpkin seeds are rich in vitamins A,K, and E, as well as minerals and fatty acids, when applied to your hair, experts say pumpkin oil will help to hydrate hair follicles, leaving your shiny and more lustrous. Pumpkin seed oil will also help to strengthen hair and boost hair growth.

Similar to what it can do for your hair, pumpkin seed oil has plenty of skin-boosting benefits. Because the oil boasts a high amounts of polyunsaturated fatty acids and natural antioxidants, it can help to hydrate your skin, making it appear more youthful.