Cucumber Extract

Description

Cucumber Extract (cucumis sativus extract)

is a natural skin emollient and softener with cooling and tonic properties. Ideal in skin cleansers but also soothing body lotions and skin creams, especially after-sun products. Softens and nourishes hair.

The primary vitamin in cucumber extract is Vitamin C which can help even out skin colour, improve collagen manufacture, and as an anti-oxidant can help eliminate damaging free radicals from the skin. It also contains skin beneficial amino acids and minerals.

It’s primary benefit is an anti-inflammatory (soothing) agent

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23098877  and it combines well with aloe vera to calm inflamed (especially sun-burned) skin.

INCI: Glycerin, Water, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract

Usage Rate 3% – 10%

This product is preserved with sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate