Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) seed extract

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AKA: Cucumber Seed Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to India. Extracted from cucumber seeds of the Cucurbitaceae family, primarily cultivated in India. Obtained through solvent extraction of bioactive compounds from dried cucumber seeds.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Cucurbitaceae (Gourd family)
Plant Part
Seed
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.08%
Rinse-off0.01%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR