murphyCucumis sativus (Cucumber) extract
AKA: Cucumber Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginIndia
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
89998-01-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 602)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.002–0.008%
Rinse-off0.0002–0.003%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR