Virgin Cucumber Seed Oil

Our premium quality Virgin Cucumber Seed Oil is cold pressed from the cleaned and dried seeds of premium quality cucumbers. It is then carefully filtered to obtain a brilliant, clear yellow oil with a mild, fresh cucumber aroma.

Virgin Cucumber Seed Oil contains about 14-20% oleic acid and about 60-68% linoleic acid, making it an excellent choice for use in moisturizing formulations for the skin and hair care. A high content of natural tocopherols and phytosterols further enhance its protective and nutritive benefits for beauty and personal care.

Uses:

Virgin Cucumber Seed Oil possesses a remarkable amount of phytosterols. Studies indicate that phytosterols help support normal skin elasticity and help maintain healthy, hydrated skin. Virgin Cucumber Seed Oil contains a significant percentage of oleic acid and linoleic acid and can be effective in formulations intended to soothe and support dry, problematic, mature and sunburned skin. It is a good choice for inclusion in formulations intended to revitalize and support maturing skin.

Virgin Cucumber Seed Oil Properties:

  • Absorbs Quickly
  • Highly Moisturizing
  • Yellow to Light Green Hue
  • Characteristic Aroma
  • Light to Medium Viscosity
  • Stable Shelf Life
  • See Spec Sheet for Fatty Acid Composition

Virgin Cucumber Seed Oil is Perfectly Suited for the Following Personal Care Applications:

  • Skin Care
  • Lip Care
  • Hair Care
  • Cosmetics
  • Aromatherapy

Recommended Usage Rate:

1-100%

Origin: Chile
INCI: Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Oil
Extraction Method: Cold Pressed
Shelf Life: 1-2 Years
Saponification Value (mg KOH/g oil): 180 - 190
SAP Multiplier for NaOH: 0.132
SAP Multiplier for KOH: 0.185

Color Suggestions:
We recommend pairing this ingredient with the following colors:

Light Green
Green
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