CO2 extract of Cucumber 10 g

Natural liquid extract of cucumber seeds in cosmetics

Component characteristic

INCI: CO2 Cucumis Sativus Seed Extract

Production method: pre-critical CO2 extraction

Ingredients: carotene, vitamins PP, C and B, macro- and microelements, potassium, magnesium.

Special instructions: for external use only

Dosage: 0.2 - 0.5% (0.6 - 2% in therapeutic agents is allowed)

Solubility: in oil at 35-45 °C. Full recommendations for use read below.

Storage: in a dry dark place in a tightly closed package at a temperature up to 25˚C. 

Benefits of CO2 extract in cosmetology

Cucumber seed CO2 extract has regenerating properties, as well as cooling and soothing properties, especially for sensitive skin. Nourishes and rejuvenates. Improves subcutaneous metabolism and gives the skin maximum elasticity.Cucumber Seed Extract makes the skin fresh and firm, giving it back a radiant, healthy look. This oil contains a large amount of linoleic acid, which is why it is recommended for dry, inflamed and flaky skin, as an excellent remedy that restores the lipid walls of skin cells, regulates the production of sebum, and as a powerful moisturizer that has the ability to deeply moisturize even very dry skin.

Cucumber seed CO2 extract, thanks to its high nutritional value, makes the skin fresh and radiant, and even has a slight whitening effect, which gives the skin a healthy complexion, so it is also recommended for use in rejuvenating and revitalizing serums for fading, gray and ageing skin, as well as for skin with age spots. It has a strong antioxidant effect, so it is also recommended for anti-ageing creams and serums and care lines before and after sunbathing.

Effective in the treatment of dry skin, eczema, psoriasis and acne. Reduces the structure of hair, giving them elasticity, strengthens nails.

Also, due to the rich content of vitamins E and C in its composition, CO2-cucumber extract is able to extend the life of other oils and products where it is added.

Useful properties of the plant extract

• strongest antioxidant
• restores the lipid mantle of the skin
• restores a healthy complexion
• whitening effect
• powerful moisturizer
• soothes and revitalizes sensitive skin
• moisturizes and softens skin with psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis
• regulates sebum production
• extends the shelf life of other oils and products
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Use in cosmetics:

• strong moisturizers of prolonged action
• Softening and nourishing creams for eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis
• soothing serums for sensitive skin
• antioxidant anti-age creams and serums
• pre- and post-sun care lines
• whitening “age-defying” creams

Recommendations for home use

• for the preparation of oil mixtures CO2 extract is added to the base vegetable oil in the standard dosage of 0.2 - 0.5% or 0.2-0.5 g per 100 g of oil, then thoroughly stirred until dissolved;
• in recipes for handmade cosmetics CO2 extracts are introduced at the final stage of preparation together with other active ingredients at a temperature of 35-45 °C. In creams, the extract can be introduced into the warm emulsion before the active phase is introduced.
• CO2-extracts can be added to already prepared cosmetic creams to enhance the effectiveness of their action with strict observance of the dosage.

Recipes with natural extracts

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