CUCUMBER OIL

DESCRIPTION OF CUCUMBER OIL

Cucumber Oil is extracted from the seeds Cucumis Sativus, though Cold Pressing method. Cucumber is native to South Asia, more specifically in India. It belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family of plantae kingdom. Various species are now available in different continents, and has been added to many dishes. It is common to come across Cucumber in either salads or in pickled forms. Cucumber is rich in water content and dietary fiber, and negligible in fats. 45% of cucumber oil is rested in seeds.

Unrefined Cucumber oil is obtained by cold pressing method, that means no heat is applied in the process and all the nutrients are intact. Cucumber oil has so many skin benefits, that are endless to mention. It is an anti-ageing, anti-acne and anti-inflammatory oil, that’s why it is being popularly added to skin care products. It is rich in nourishing essential fatty acids like Omega 6, Linoleic acid and also filled with Vitamin E and B1, which makes it an excellent remedy for Dry skin aliments such as Eczema, Dermatitis and Psoriasis. Cucumber oil has compounds that slows down the process of ageing, rejuvenate skin cells and fights free radicals, that makes it one of the best available anti-ageing oils and added to age reverse treatments as well. It is a highly hydrating oil which nourish hair from deep within and reduces breakage, dandruff and itching. It can be added to hair care products to prevent breakage and promote a healthy scalp. In addition, it can also relax mind and stimulate positiveness.

Cucumber Oil is mild in nature and suitable for all skin types, especially sensitive and mature skin. Although useful alone, it is mostly added to skin care products and cosmetic product like Creams, Lotions, Hair Care products, Body Care Products, Lip balms etc. 

BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER OIL

Moisturizing: It is rich in Linoleic acid, Omega 6 fatty acids, which makes it deeply hydrating. Cucumber oils reaches deep into the skin and provide needed nourishment to skin tissues and cells. It forms a protective barrier on skin that prevents moisture loss and prevents skin against dryness.

Anti-ageing: Cucumber oil has exceptional anti-ageing properties:

• It is rich in essential fatty acids that deeply hydrates skin and gives it a younger looking appearance.
• It has vitamin E, which forms a protective layer on skin and protect it against depletion. It reduces cracks, wrinkles and fine lines on skin.
• It can promote the growth of Collagen and skin elasticity. This helps in reducing frown lines, sagging of skin and crow feet.
• It promotes skin rejuvenation by promoting the growth of new skin cells and hydrating the existing ones. Cucumber oil also tightens skin tissues and gives it an uplifted look.
• It has compounds that fight and bind with free radicals, and restrict their activity. Free radicals cause premature ageing, dullness of skin, pigmentation, etc. Antioxidants of Cucumber oil repairs and protects skin cells against sun damage as well.

Detoxify: Cucumber oil has vitamin B1 and C, which detoxify the skin. It clears the pores and removes dirt, dust, pollutants, bacteria and excess Sebum. This process unclog pores and allows skin to breathe and rejuvenate, it also removes blackheads and whiteheads. It also adds a protective layer on skin and restrict dirt or infectant entry in these newly unclogged pores.

Anti-acne: As mentioned, it is rich in Omega 6 and Linoleic essential fatty acid, which can also fight against acne causing bacteria.

• Cucumber oil also has anti-acne properties that reduce melanin production and prevent acne outbursts.
• It restricts excess sebum production in skin, unclog pores and detoxify skin.
• In addition to all this, it is also anti-bacterial in nature and can fight local bacteria that cause pimples, whiteheads and blackheads.
• Its anti-inflammatory nature sooths inflamed skin and reduce redness.

Skin texture: It is a proven fact that Cucumber oil can improve skin texture:

• It is rich in Linoleic acid that provides nourishment to the skin, promote hydration and prevent dryness of skin.
• It is deeply hydrating and doesn’t completely absorb in the skin. That’s why Cucumber oil forms a protective layer of moisture on skin and prevent infectants that are present in the environment to enter the skin.

Glowing Look: Cucumber oil can stimulate new tissue growth and deeply hydrate the existing ones. This makes skin functions efficient and reduce the appearance of marks, spots, blemishes, stretch marks, etc. It is also filled with Essential Fatty acids that form a protective layer of moisture on skin and locks hydration inside. It detoxifies skin and removes pimples, spots, blackheads, whiteheads, marks, etc. Cucumber oil is filled with antioxidants that reduce free radical activity and prevent dullness of skin.

Protection against UV rays: Cucumber oil has Alpha-tocopherol and Gamma-tocopherols, that are antioxidants which forms a protective layer on hair and skin to prevent against harmful UV rays. Its essential fatty acid provide nourishment to survive heat and pollution.

Prevent Skin infection: As mentioned, Cucumber oil is rich in Linoleic acid, that can protect the layers of skin. Its emollient qualities and nourishing nature prevent dryness and infections like Eczema, Dermatitis and Psoriasis. It promotes skin rejuvenation and replace dead cells with new one. Its anti-inflammatory nature prevents itching and redness in the affected area.

Reduced hair fall: It is rich in linoleic acid and Vitamin E, both of which strengthens the hair shaft and promote the growth of hair follicles. It is rich in minerals like Sulfur and Silica which makes hair smooth and strong, they also promote growth of hair follicles and prevent hair breakage.

Reduced dandruff: The emollient nature of Cucumber oil is the reason for reduced dandruff. Its highly nourishing, and leaves a moisture layer on scalp, which results in nourished and well-moisturized scalp.  Regular use of Cucumber oil reduces chances of dandruff and also provide protection against fungal dandruff.

USES OF ORGANIC CUCUMBER OIL

Skin Care Products: The skin benefits of Cucumber oil are numerous, that’s why it is added to Anti-acne products, creams to prevent dryness and provide moisture, Anti-ageing oils, creams, night creams, Marks and spots removing creams etc. Apart form these, it can be just used as a daily moisturizer to gain all these benefits and have a flawless look.

Hair care Products: It is added to natural hair care products to replace chemicals with Silica and Sulfur, which makes hair stronger, smoother, lustrous and shiny. It can be used as a daily hair oil to promote hair growth and prevent Sun damage. It is added to hair conditioners to smooth hair naturally.

Infection Treatment: Cucumber Oil is filled with Essential fatty acids like linoleic and omega 6 which makes it a potential treatment for dry skin aliments like Eczema, Dermatitis and Flakiness. Vitamin E present in Cucumber oil form a protective layer on skin and keeps the moisture locked inside. It can also be used as a normal body moisturizer to prevent winter dryness. It can also be used as a first aid oil or a healing ointment to prevent dryness and rejuvenate skin cells.

Dark circle oil: Yes, its true with all these benefits, Cucumber oil can also be a potential care for dark circles and baggy eyes. It sooths down lines, wrinkles and marks under eyes and pigmentation. It is filled with antioxidants that promote skin color and brightening.

Aromatherapy: It is used in Aromatherapy to dilute Essential Oils because of its blending qualities. It can be included in therapies that focus on Anti-ageing and preventing dry skin. Cucumber oil also has a hidden property of relaxing minds, it can calm down nervousness and promote positivity.

Cosmetic Products and Soap Making: It is added to soaps, body gels, scrubs, lotions, etc. It is especially added to the products that protect skin against dryness and promote soft and nourished skin. It can be added to body butter to improve skin texture and provide deep nourishment to skin cells.