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Cucumber Extract
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract · CUCUMIS SATIVUS · Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractSoothing
Hydrating plant extract. The de-puffing reputation is mostly about the cooling water content.
What it does
Cucumber extract is mostly water with small amounts of vitamin C, vitamin K, and minor flavonoids. The de-puffing effect that drives 'cucumber slices on eyes' is largely cool water on skin. As a cosmetic ingredient it's a mild humectant and skin-feel modifier; the active-ingredient claims are usually overstated.
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