Cucumber Fruit Extract: A Cool, Refreshing Botanical for Comfortable Skin

Cucumber slices over the eyes are a spa cliche for a reason. Cucumber feels cool, fresh and calming, and its extract brings that feel to skincare.

What Is Cucumber Fruit Extract?

Cucumber Fruit Extract comes from Cucumis Sativus. In our formulas it is sourced from organic farming.

Cucumbers are about 95% water. A 2013 review in Fitoterapia describes cucumber as containing vitamins (including vitamin C), minerals, flavonoids and other plant compounds, and summarizes its traditional use for soothing and cooling skin.

What It Does for Skin

Refreshes. Cucumber extract leaves skin feeling cool and fresh.

Helps skin feel calm. It is a classic choice for formulas that need to feel comfortable, including those with active ingredients.

Adds light antioxidant support. Its flavonoids and vitamin C help protect skin from everyday stress.

Where You'll Find It at True Colour Beauty

The Blemish Care Purifying Toner pairs cucumber with salicylic acid and lavender flower water, so the exfoliating step still feels fresh.

The Blemish Care Clay Mask adds cucumber to a kaolin-based mask.

How to Use It

Use the toner after cleansing and the mask once or twice a week. Follow with moisturizer, and use sunscreen in the morning when using exfoliating products.

What the Research Doesn't Say

Clinical research on topical cucumber extract is limited. It is best thought of as a refreshing, comforting supporting ingredient.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does cucumber extract help puffy eyes?

The cooling effect of chilled cucumber slices is mostly from the cold. In our range, cucumber is used for its refreshing feel in blemish-care products.

Is it good for sensitive skin?

It is a gentle botanical. Patch test new products.

Are True Colour Beauty products cruelty-free?

Yes. True Colour Beauty is Leaping Bunny certified.