Cucumber Carrier Oil | Cucumis Sativus | For Skincare and Haircare

Cold-Pressed Cucumber Seed Oil

A light yellow-to-gold oil cold-pressed from Cucumis sativus seeds in the USA. light, quick-absorbing and versatile for facial, body and hair-care formulations.

At a Glance

• Material Cold-pressed cucumber seed oil
• Texture Light and quick-absorbing
• Comedogenic index 1
• Best suited to Facial oils, body oils, emulsions, scalp and hair care

Specifications of Cold-Pressed Cucumber Seed Oil

• Botanical name Cucumis sativus
• Family Cucurbitaceae
• Common name Cucumber
• Extraction method Cold pressed
• Part used Seeds
• Appearance Light yellow to gold
• Country of origin USA
• Comedogenic rating 1

Aromatic Profile

A light, quickly absorbed carrier oil with a smooth feel that is neither greasy nor heavy.

Sensory Direction

• Lightweight texture
• Quick absorption
• Suitable for facial, body and hair formulations

Formulation & Usage

Linoleic acid at 55–65%, oleic at 15–20%, palmitic at 8–12%, alpha-linolenic at 1–2% and stearic at 5–7%, plus minor long-chain fatty acids.

Formulation Guidance

• Use its light skin feel in facial oils, emulsions, scalp products and hair serums, then adjust by sensory testing.
• Account for the oxidation sensitivity of a linoleic-rich oil in antioxidant, packaging and shelf-life design.

Applications

Skincare

• Facial and body oils
• Balms, serums and the oil phase of emulsions
• Botanical carrier-oil blends

Haircare

• Scalp oils
• Hair serums and conditioning blends

Safety

• For external cosmetic use only.
• Patch test the finished product before wider use.
• The comedogenic index of 1 is not a guarantee for every user or formula.