Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract
More safety information:
CIR Safety Review: The CIR Expert Panel recognized that cucumber is a commonly consumed food. Based on this food use the CIR Expert Panel was not concerned with the potential of cucumber-derived ingredients to cause systemic toxicity when used in cosmetic products. Dermal irritation and sensitization data on cucumber-derived ingredients did not show any effects. Therefore, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that 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 safe for use as cosmetic ingredients.
In selecting plant-derived ingredients for preparation of cosmetic products, formulators rely on the extensive history of their preparation and use. Such materials have been used for a long time and, based upon this experience; extensive knowledge of their safety has been gained. In the situation of newly identified botanicals in the cosmetic industry, appropriate ocular and skin safety studies are conducted prior to release into general commerce. There are many different references that describe the isolation, use and safety of botanical preparations.
More information about botanical ingredients.
FDA: Link to Code of Federal Regulations for cucumber
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRS...
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 may be used in cosmetics and personal care products marketed in Europe according to the general provisions of the Cosmetics Directive of the European Union.
Link to the EU Cosmetics Directive:
http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/sectors/cosmetics/documents/di...
In selecting plant-derived ingredients for preparation of cosmetic products, formulators rely on the extensive history of their preparation and use. Such materials have been used for a long time and, based upon this experience; extensive knowledge of their safety has been gained. In the situation of newly identified botanicals in the cosmetic industry, appropriate ocular and skin safety studies are conducted prior to release into general commerce. There are many different references that describe the isolation, use and safety of botanical preparations.
More information about botanical ingredients.
FDA: Link to Code of Federal Regulations for cucumber
http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRS...
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 may be used in cosmetics and personal care products marketed in Europe according to the general provisions of the Cosmetics Directive of the European Union.
Link to the EU Cosmetics Directive:
http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/sectors/cosmetics/documents/di...
More scientific information:
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 belong to a large and diverse class of materials that are not defined chemically. The majority of the materials in this class are mixtures derived from plants (herbs, roots, flowers, fruits, or seeds).
In naming plants, botanists use a Latin name made up of the genus and species of the plant. For example, under this system the plant, cucumber is known as Cucumis sativus L., where "L" stands for Linneaus, who first described the type of plant specimen. Plants are also known by a common name that has been handed down through generations. These common names may vary from country to country. Therefore, Latin names, which are more likely to be recognized in many countries, are frequently used on the label of a product to identify an ingredient made from plants.
In naming plants, botanists use a Latin name made up of the genus and species of the plant. For example, under this system the plant, cucumber is known as Cucumis sativus L., where "L" stands for Linneaus, who first described the type of plant specimen. Plants are also known by a common name that has been handed down through generations. These common names may vary from country to country. Therefore, Latin names, which are more likely to be recognized in many countries, are frequently used on the label of a product to identify an ingredient made from plants.
