Juice pressed from cucumber pulp, used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Cucumis sativus juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the cucumber, Cucumis sativus, of the gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). CosIng lists it as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toners, gels, eye care products, masks and cleansers.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show whether the juice was concentrated or otherwise processed.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.