Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
What is it?
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract and Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract are ingredients made from the cucumber, Cucumis sativus. These ingredients are used in a wide variety of products including bath products, soaps and detergents, lotions, cleansing products, nail care products, makeup and eye makeup, as well as hair care products.
Safety Information
The safety of the Cucumber-derived ingredients has been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe as cosmetic ingredients.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) includes cucumber among the 20 most frequently consumed raw vegetables.
Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe. Prior to marketing the finished cosmetic product, the safety of each ingredient must be substantiated in accordance with 21 CFR 740.10. Safety substantiation of cosmetic ingredients may include tests for ocular and skin irritation as well as allergenicity, phototoxicity, photoallergenicity and mutagenicity, depending on the application or intended use. There is a considerable body of information about the safety of botanical ingredients and a well established history of use. These resources are consulted to ensure the safety of these materials as they are used in cosmetics.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) includes cucumber among the 20 most frequently consumed raw vegetables.
Botanical and botanically derived ingredients used in the formulation of cosmetics are generally mild and safe. Prior to marketing the finished cosmetic product, the safety of each ingredient must be substantiated in accordance with 21 CFR 740.10. Safety substantiation of cosmetic ingredients may include tests for ocular and skin irritation as well as allergenicity, phototoxicity, photoallergenicity and mutagenicity, depending on the application or intended use. There is a considerable body of information about the safety of botanical ingredients and a well established history of use. These resources are consulted to ensure the safety of these materials as they are used in cosmetics.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Water, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract and Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Seed Extract function as skin conditioning agents – emollients and skin conditioning agents – miscellaneous.
Scientific facts:
The cucumber is believed to be native to India, and evidence indicates that it has been cultivated in Western Asia for 3,000 years. Records of cucumber cultivation appear in France in the 9th century, England in the 14th century, and in North America by the mid-16th century.
