
Cucumber extract
INCI: Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Plant water and extract from cucumber
At a glance
- Suits
- All skin types
- Pairs well with
- Aloe vera, Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid
- Found in
- 24 ECOOKING products
How it works
How to use it
- Can be used morning and evening on all skin types.
- Use a facial toner with cucumber after cleansing, before serum and cream.
- Store the product closed and at room temperature.
- You can find cucumber in cleansers, facial toners, masks and shower gel.
Products with cucumber extract
Frequently asked questions
Cucumber contributes a water-based component to the product and is used alongside moisture-binding ingredients such as glycerin.
A fresh cucumber is made up of around 95 % water. That figure describes the fruit, not the content of a skincare product.
Botanically, cucumber is a fruit, but in the kitchen it is used as a vegetable. In skincare, the water and extract from the flesh are used.
Cucumber is used in many products for sensitive skin. Test a new product on a small area if your skin reacts easily. In rare cases, cucumber can cause an allergic reaction.
Many people use cold cucumber slices on tired eyes because the coolness and moisture feel pleasant. In skincare, cucumber is instead used as water or extract in the formula.