Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Juice

This is the expressed aqueous juice from Cucumis sativus fruit, containing natural sugars, amino acids, and trace minerals. Formulators use it for a refreshing skin feel, light hydration, and an improved sensorial profile in toners, gels, and masks.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Cucumber juice that calms irritation and leaves skin feeling dewy.
Category
Soothing, Skin Conditioning, Sensitive Skin
Type
Botanical Extract

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Helps calm the look of irritation and leaves skin feeling refreshed and dewy; evidence is modest, so effects may be subtle.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Included in facial mists, watery essences, jelly moisturizers, and hydrating cleansers to add a cooling touch to water-rich formulas.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Generally considered low risk, though botanicals can trigger irritation or sensitization in reactive skin. Individuals with melon/cucumber allergies should patch test. No specific regulatory restrictions are commonly noted.

Is Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Juice a Good Ingredient?

Offers a refreshing feel and mild soothing, but evidence for meaningful skin benefits is limited and concentrations of actives are typically low. Botanical juices can vary by batch and may pose irritation or allergy risks for sensitive skin or those reactive to cucurbits. That mix of modest evidence and some risk keeps it at a Fair rating rather than Good.

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