Organic Cucumber Extract
Purifying
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Organic cosmetics
Ecocert - Cosmos certified
From France
Use as an ingredient in your preparations:
Refreshing and exfoliating gels
Eye contour gels to reduce fatigue
Softening bi-phase
Cleansing lotions
Purifying and moisturising masks and scrubs
Properties
As a cosmetic ingredient, organic cucumber extract is recognised for the following properties:
An excellent moisturiser (for the upper layers of the epidermis), it is an active ingredient of choice for everyday skincare.
Cucumber has a brightening effect and contains enzymes that are known to inhibit the production of melanin, which causes skin discolouration. Cucumber is therefore a very beneficial plant for ensuring a beautiful, healthy complexion.
Regenerating, it contains vitamins that are known to contribute to cell renewal while providing protection against the effects of time.
Purifying and astringent, it is known to unclog enlarged pores and regulate excess sebum.
It has softening properties, bringing suppleness and comfort to sensitive and fragile skin.
Refreshing, it reduces the sensation of "heat stroke" following sunburn and soothes skin prone to itching.
Indications
Oily and combination skin
Tired skin, dull complexion
Freckles, age spots
Mature skin
Sensitive skin
Heat rash, sunburn
Dehydrated skin
Dosage
5 to 50% (of the total weight of your preparation)
1 ml = 18 drops
Insoluble in oil.
Density
1.1
Water soluble
Use in homemade cosmetics
Cream & lotion, gel, shower gel, soap, mask, lotion.
Preparation
Precautions
Precautions and allergens
Precautions for use
Allergens
Allergen-free
I make my recipe from scratch
To make aqueous preparations with 5% Organic Cucumber Extract
Organic Cucumber Extract can easily be incorporated at 5% as an active ingredient in all your water-based formulas: creams, milks, gels, lotions, etc.
Incorporate the extract into all your water-based formulas
Step 1
Incorporate the Organic Cucumber Extract cold, at the end of the formulation.
Step 2
Shake well to mix thoroughly.
For making gels (up to 50% Organic Cucumber Extract)
Organic Cucumber Extract can easily be used at up to 50% to make concentrated gels.
Making gels with Organic Cucumber Extract
Step 1
Transfer the required amount of Organic Cucumber Extract into a bowl containing your water-based preparation, then mix using a mini whisk.
Step 2
Add the gelling agent to your mixture while stirring with the mini whisk.
Step 3
Leave the mixture to rest for about 10 minutes (the gel will form).
Step 4
Mix vigorously again to obtain a smooth, even gel.
To make emulsions containing between 5 and 30% Organic Cucumber Extract
Formulating emulsions with Organic Cucumber Extract requires special care. Organic Cucumber Extract tends to destabilise emulsions at high concentrations. To make your emulsion, incorporate it into your aqueous phase and use the highest dosage of emulsifier.
In formulas with a high concentration of organic cucumber extract (>40%), do not use the Benzoate & Sorbate Complex preservative to avoid overdosing on sodium benzoate.
5% organic cucumber extract | 0.75 g (24 drops) |
50% organic cucumber extract | 7.5 g (6.8 ml) |
5% organic cucumber extract | 1.5 g (0.55 oz) |
50% organic cucumber extract | 15 g (14 ml) |
5% organic cucumber extract | 2.5 g (0.86 oz) |
50% organic cucumber extract | 25 g (23 ml) |
5% organic cucumber extract | 5 g (4.5 ml) |
50% organic cucumber extract | 50 g (45 ml) |
5% organic cucumber extract | 12.5 g (11.4 ml) |
50% organic cucumber extract | 125 g (114 ml) |
Cultivation
Certified 39% organic by Ecocert Greenlife according to the COSMOS standard available at http://COSMOS.ecocert.com.
Method of production
This hydroglycerin extract is obtained by macerating fresh organic cucumber in a natural water/glycerin mixture.
Most of the active ingredients in cucumber are soluble in water. So, by macerating cucumber in a water/glycerin mixture, the active ingredients easily dissolve in the extraction liquid. After filtration, you get a water/glycerin mixture loaded with the plant's active ingredients.
Part of the plant used
Fruit
Botanical name
Cucumis sativus
Function
A moisturising, purifying and soothing cosmetic active ingredient that promotes a healthy glow.
Country of origin
Extract prepared in France.
Benefits and properties
Soothing
Healthy glow
Refreshing
Purifying
INCI designation
Cucumis sativus fruit extract
Composition
Aqua, Glycerin**, Cucumis sativus fruit*, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate (natural preservative approved by Ecocert), citric acid (natural pH adjuster)
* Ingredient from Organic Farming / ** Processed from organic ingredients.
Presentation
Pale yellow liquid with the characteristic scent of fresh cucumber, packaged in an amber glass bottle with a dropper.
Active ingredients
Vitamin B9: stimulates skin cell growth and multiplication.
Vitamin C: an excellent antioxidant, it fights free radicals.
Enzymes: inhibit the melanin production mechanism, whitening pigment spots.
Learn more
From the same family as melon and zucchini, cucumber is native to the Himalayas. It became known in France thanks to Charlemagne, who ordered it to be grown on his lands. In 1653, the herbalist Culpeper was already aware of the purifying and refreshing properties of this fruit vegetable, noting in his notebooks that "it is excellent for sunburn, freckles, and flaking skin."
In fact, in the 18th century, noblewomen made beauty masks from cucumber seeds to brighten their complexion.
Storage
Although preserved, this hydroglycerin extract remains sensitive to pollution. It is strongly recommended that you store it in the refrigerator and use it within 6 months of opening. If you notice a change in appearance or smell, stop using your hydroglycerin extract.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not swallow.
Do not apply undiluted to the skin; follow the recommended dosage.
Environmental qualities and characteristics product sheet
Reference
04249 - EHG Organic Cucumber with Leucidal 30 mL
Main packaging material
Glass bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Reference
04250 - EHG Organic Cucumber with Leucidal 100 mL
Main packaging material
Glass bottle
Recyclability
Most packaging can be recycled
Tyrosinase inhibitory activity of cucumber compounds: enzymes responsible for browning in cucumber. Gandía-Herrero F, Jiménez M, Cabanes J, García-Carmona F, Escribano J.
J Agric Food Chem. 2003 Dec 17;51(26):7764-9.
"Guide to Natural Beauty" by Josephine Fairley
"Create your own organic cosmetics" by Sylvie Hampikian
Frequently Asked Questions
Good for soothing the skin.
Effective, reduced redness.
I've been using it as a toner for several years now, I can't live without it.
Alright
No change
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