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Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract

Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract is a gentle, water-rich botanical ingredient loved in British skincare for its soothing and refreshing qualities. Derived from the fleshy part of the cucumber, it helps calm the skin and provides light hydration without any heaviness. It is a staple in everyday moisturisers, toners, eye gels and after-sun products.

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How it works in skincare

In cosmetics and skincare, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract functions primarily as a skin-conditioning and soothing agent. Its naturally high water content and mild astringent properties allow it to refresh the complexion while helping to reduce the appearance of puffiness and irritation. Formulators value it for its ability to improve product texture and deliver a pleasant, cooling sensation on application, making it especially suitable in lightweight gels, mists and sensitive-skin formulations.

Key benefits

  • Soothes and calms irritated skin
  • Provides light, refreshing hydration
  • Helps reduce the appearance of puffiness
  • Offers a cooling sensation on application
  • Supports a refreshed and revitalised complexion
  • Gentle enough for sensitive and delicate skin

Best for

sensitive skin, irritated skin, normal skin, combination skin, oily skin

Where it comes from

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract is obtained from the fruit of the cucumber plant, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. The watery flesh of the gourd-like fruit is pressed or extracted to capture its naturally soothing compounds.

Products with Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract

Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.

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