Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruit of the cucumber, Cucumis sativus. On an ingredient list, the name identifies a preparation derived from the fruit of that plant species, rather than the whole cucumber as it is eaten.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract: what it is
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruit of the cucumber, Cucumis sativus. On an ingredient list, the name identifies a preparation derived from the fruit of that plant species, rather than the whole cucumber as it is eaten.
Cucumis sativus is an accepted species in the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes squash and melons. The reference to the fruit distinguishes this ingredient from preparations made from other plant parts, such as seeds, leaves, or stems; those are different raw materials and should not be treated as interchangeable on a label.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract is classified as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. In practical terms, this use is intended to support a softer, smoother feel and comfortable application in a cream, gel, or lotion; the feel obtained depends on the whole formula and the amount used.
Laboratory research has examined freeze-dried cucumber juice and water/ethanol fruit extracts in enzyme or cell assays. Those materials, methods, and conditions do not automatically match this ingredient in a finished cosmetic, so the findings do not show that a labelled extract treats wrinkles, dark spots, inflammation, or any skin disease.
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