Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) extract
AKA: Cucumber Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 0.5%
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
89998-01-6
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Softens and smooths skin
Traditional Use
Cucumber has been used in skincare for over 2,000 years, documented in ancient Greek and Roman beauty practices. It was traditionally used for its cooling, soothing, and mild skin-lightening properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1e-07%
1.0%
0%100%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.0000001-1 | 0.0002-0.003
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR