Cucumber Extract

What is it?

Cucumber Extract is a plant-derived extract from Cucumis sativus, widely used in skincare formulations as a soothing, hydrating botanical ingredient, often marketed for its refreshing and mild skin-conditioning properties.

What does it do?

Commonly used as a soothing, hydrating botanical extract in cleansers, toners and moisturizers. According to PubMed, a study developed a lactic-acid-fermented cucumber extract as a delivery vehicle for topical magnesium, converting the extract's natural sugars into organic acid salts of magnesium with improved skin absorption -- a real example of cucumber extract being used as a functional cosmetic-chemistry ingredient beyond its traditional soothing role, though the study evaluated the fermented-magnesium delivery system rather than cucumber extract's own efficacy in a controlled clinical trial.

Real products containing this

• Sensibio H2O Micellar Water — Bioderma

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