Cucumber Liquid Extract

Description

Origin: Plant extract, antioxidant, all-natural.

INC Name: On skincare product labels cucumber extract goes by its Latin name Cucumis Sativus.

Appearance: light yellow to clear liquid.

Usage rate: 1-10% in formulas, Add to the water phase.

Solubility: water phase.

Applications:
Cleansers and toners
Masks gel and peel
Anti-ageing and moisturizing lotions,
Sun care & after sun Products
Serums
Makeup products
Hairconditioners
Hair shampoos
Hair mask

Active ingredient: Cucumber extract for skin can be found as an active ingredient in most products such as moisturizers, toners, and masks.

Comedogenic: Cucumber extract is not pore-clogging, this means that it is non-comedogenic. In fact, this ingredient is often used in skin care products to help keep your skin clear and free of blemishes.

Cucumis Sativus Composition: 95% water and other constituents including proteins, ascorbic acid, fatty acids, caffeic acid (an antioxidant), vitamin C, vitamin K, mineral silica and others.

Fragrance: Cucumis Sativus contains fragrant components that are not sensitizing to your skin (i.e are not allergens). Cucumis sativus is used not only for its nourishing properties for the skin, but also to enhance the natural scent of creams lotions and other cosmetic products in a natural way.

Method of Derivation: Cold-pressing.

As you can see cucumber extract is jam packed with all the right micronutrients and trace elements, so it comes as no surprise it does a lot on your skin.

Cucumber Extract Benefits For Your Skin.

1. Hydrating. Thanks to its 95% water composition, cucumber extract maintains high levels of hydration in the skin which ensure its fresh, glowy and dewy appearance.

2. Calming/Soothing. Cucumber extract has potent calming properties and is known to soothe the skin after sun exposure, irritation, redness and acne-inflammation

3. Antioxidant. Thanks to the added caffeic acid and vitamins C and K, cucumber extract is a powerful antioxidant that helps keep the free radicals at bay. This makes it a great aid in the fight against wrinkles and fine lines.

4. Anti-aging and renewing. Thanks to the high water content (95%) and micronutrients in the composition, Cucumis sativus helps keep the skin plump and hydrated. This minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and slows the aging process.

5. Anti Acne properties. Thanks to the ascorbic acid and mineral silica in its composition, cucumber extract does have some beneficial properties on skin suffering with acne. It is a natural astringent, meaning it causes the contraction of skin cells and helps tighten the pores.

6. Reduces Swelling and Puffiness. Cucumber extract is indeed very beneficial for the area around the eyes. Its potent hydrating and soothing properties help reduce any swelling, puffiness and bags under the eyes (especially if chilled beforehand).

7. Refreshing and energizing. Products containing cucumber have powerful refreshing and re-energizing properties and can help the appearance of tired, saggy and dull-looking skin.

Packaging: Our water/Liquid based ingredients are bottled in plastics avoid spillage.

Recommended Storage: Our water/Liquid based ingredients should be stored in cool temperatures away from direct sunlight and moisture in an airtight container.

PLEASE NOTE: The product image and packaging shown above is a general representation of the product. Product colour may vary from batch to batch and the packing available may be different.
Our products are for external use only unless otherwise indicated. This information is for information purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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