Cucumber Fruit (Cucumis Sativus Fruit) – Cosmetic Uses in Soothing and Hydrating Skin Care

Cosmetic Uses

Cucumis Sativus Fruit, commonly known as cucumber, has been used in skin care for its cooling, soothing, smoothing, and refreshing properties. It is particularly associated with formulations designed to provide comfort to delicate or stressed-looking skin.

Cucumber fruit is used in a wide variety of cosmetic products, including:

• After-sun products
• Body lotions
• Eye pads
• Skin fresheners
• Moisturisers
• Products for oily skin
• Skin-tightening formulations

Skin-Conditioning Properties

Cucumber is valued for its pleasant cooling and refreshing effect on the skin. It can be used in formulations intended to provide a soothing sensory experience while helping to leave the skin feeling smooth and conditioned.

Its long history of use in skin care has made cucumber a popular botanical ingredient, particularly in products positioned around calming, hydrating, and refreshing skin care.

Cucumber is also a common food ingredient and is generally considered unlikely to cause a reaction when used topically.

Ingredient Information

INCI: Cucumis Sativus Fruit
CAS: 8024-36-0
Function: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Source: Dweck, Anthony. Handbook of Natural Ingredients (Dweck Books 4) . Dweck Data. Kindle Edition.