Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract at a glance
- Extract from green cucumber seeds
- Good source of hydrating plant sterols + fatty acids
- Contains soothing antioxidants
- Considered safe as used in cosmetics
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract description
_Cucumis sativus_ (cucumber) seed extract comes from the seeds of green cucumbers. It offers antioxidant, soothing and hydrating benefits for skin. The primary fatty acids in the seeds are linoleic and palmitic, both capable of helping to improve skin’s moisture barrier. It’s considered safe for use on skin as well as when consumed as part of a regular diet. Usage levels of _Cucumis sativus_ (cucumber) seed extract in cosmetics range from 0.01–0.08%. Note that despite containing antioxidants like all plants, the amount of these skin-beneficial substances in cucumber seeds isn’t as prodigious as many other plant extracts. As such, cucumber seed did not earn our highest rating, but it certainly still has value for skin.