Cucumber Seed Oil

Carrier Oil · Cucumis sativus

Cucumber Seed Oil

The lightweight hydrator

A pale, fresh oil pressed from cucumber seeds — light, fast and high in linoleic acid, with a cooling, hydrating reputation that suits oily and combination skin. Hover any measure to see where cucumber seed sits on the scale.

Weight
Light
Heavy
Medium
Light
How heavy the oil feels on skin. Lighter oils absorb fast and sit weightless; heavier oils cushion and linger.
Absorption
Fast
Fast
Moderate
Slow
How quickly the oil sinks in. Fast feels dry-touch; slow stays on the surface for longer-lasting conditioning.
Finish
Natural
Rich
Slight Sheen
Natural
Matte
The look left on the skin — from a flat, matte finish to a rich, visible sheen.
Vitamin E
High
High
Moderate
Low
Natural antioxidant (tocopherol) content. Higher levels help protect skin and keep the oil stable.
The Basics

What it is

Cucumber seed oil is cold-pressed from the seeds of the common cucumber. It's a light, clear oil rich in linoleic acid and naturally high in tocopherols and phytosterols.

Fast-absorbing and barrier-supporting, it carries cucumber's cooling, hydrating reputation into facial blends — a clean, refreshing pick for oily and combination skin.

Quick Facts

Botanical nameCucumis sativus
OriginSouthern Asia
SourceSeeds
ExtractionCold-pressed
ColourPale green-gold
ComedogenicLow (1)
Also calledCucumber oil
Where it comes from

The Plant & The Seed

Cucumber vine

The Cucumber Vine

A trailing, yellow-flowered vine of the gourd family whose familiar fruits hold seeds rich in oil.

Cucumber seeds

The Seeds

The seeds are cold-pressed to give a light, linoleic-rich oil with a fresh character.

Composition

The Compound Profile

Cucumber seed is a light, linoleic-dominant oil. The typical breakdown:

Linoleic Acid Omega-6 · polyunsaturated
60%
Oleic Acid Omega-9 · monounsaturated
19%
Palmitic Acid saturated
11%
Stearic Acid saturated
7%
Beyond Fatty Acids

What rounds out its fresh character:

Linoleic Acid
High omega-6 that suits oily and combination skin.
Phytosterols
Soothing plant sterols that support a calm, hydrated feel.
Tocopherols (Vitamin E)
A naturally high antioxidant level that protects skin and oil alike.
Why People Love It

Key Benefits

Lightweight Hydration

Sinks in fast with a fresh, cooling, non-greasy feel.

Barrier Support

Linoleic-rich and friendly to oily, combination skin.

Antioxidant-Rich

Naturally high in vitamin E for a protective finish.

In Our Formulations

How we use it

Cucumber seed is a fresh, light addition — we use it where a facial blend wants quick-sinking hydration without weight.

Its linoleic richness makes it a natural fit for blends aimed at oily and combination skin.

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