Cucumber Extract Bon Extraits végétaux Hydratation Apaisant Cucumber Extract at a glance Non-sensitizing plant-extract Contains antioxidant compounds Can help protect skin from external agents Has non-irritating fragrant compounds Cucumber Extract description Non-sensitizing plant extract (also known by its Latin name of _Cucumis sativus_). Most types of cucumber are composed of 95% water, and the other constituents primarily include ascorbic acid (vitamin C), caffeic acid (an antioxidant), fatty acids, the mineral silica, plus other trace minerals. Due to its antioxidant activity, cucumber is a welcome addition to anti-ageing products. Cucumber contains fragrant components that are not sensitising to skin (a rarity) so it can be used to enhance the natural scent of a cosmetic product without issue. While this ingredient is often reported to be useful for improving the appearance of puffy eyes there is not adequate, reliable research to support this contention. In case you’re wondering: The act of placing slightly chilled cucumber slices over the eye may help reduce puffiness, but that’s not because the cucumber has de-puffing properties. Rather, it’s the coolness of it that diminishes puffiness and constricts the skin, and cucumber slices just happen to fit the contours of the eye area. Related ingredients: Cucumis Sativus Extract Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract