Cucumber Seed Oil
Cucumber Seed Oil
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.
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
The Plant & The Seed
The Cucumber Vine
A trailing, yellow-flowered vine of the gourd family whose familiar fruits hold seeds rich in oil.
The Seeds
The seeds are cold-pressed to give a light, linoleic-rich oil with a fresh character.
The Compound Profile
Cucumber seed is a light, linoleic-dominant oil. The typical breakdown:
What rounds out its fresh character:
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.
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.