It is believed that incorporation of cucumber seed oil in skincare regime have originated in India more than 3000 years ago. The active ingredient of Cucumber Seed Oil has been used for centuries for its healing, moisturizing, and soothing properties.
Cucumber Seed Oil contains 60-68% of linoleic acid and 14-20% of oleic acid, which makes it an excellent ingredient to use in moisturizing formulations in different skincare and hair care products.
In order to obtain the Cucumber Seed Oil, cucumber seeds are carefully removed from the cucumber plant. The obtained seeds have to undergo cleaning and drying processes. Once the seeds are prepared, they will be cold pressed in order to derive oil. The oil has to be carefully filtered in order to obtain the final product of clear yellow oil with a mild and fresh cucumber aroma.
As previously mentioned, Cucumber Seed Oil is rich for the presence of linoleic acid and oleic acid. Linoleic acid strengthens and protects skin’s barrier. More specifically, it protects the skin from UV damage and pollution that can facilitate the activity of free radicals. Generally, free radicals penetrate one’s skin and trigger quicker ageing, which results in loss of elasticity and formation of fine lines and wrinkles; however, with incorporating the active ingredient of , Cucumber Seed Oil, one can prevent premature ageing. Moreover, linoleic acid also has healing, moisturizing, and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help to reduce acne.
Oleic acid helps to seal in moisture and enables the skin to maintain an appropriate amount of water to keep skin healthy and hydrated.
Moreover, Cucumber Seed Oil is rich in tocotrienols and tocopherols, which are organic and fat-soluble compounds. They are collectively called “Vitamin E.” They help to reduce inflammation and sooth the skin. Alpha-tocopherol and gamma (γ) tocopherol help to protect the skin against ultraviolet (UV) rays and pollution that inhibit free radicals. As known, free radicals lead to premature aging and formation of wrinkles. Cucumber Seed Oil also contains gamma (γ) tocotrienol which is has antioxidant properties. It is able to immediately penetrate the skin and fight free radicals at much faster pace than tocopherols.
Overall, the active ingredient of Cucumber Seed Oil added into different skincare products reduces redness and irritations; alleviates from sunburn; soothes and reduces acne; decreases fine lines and wrinkles; lightens sunspots, and increases elasticity.
