Cucumber Carrier Oil
Botonical Name | : | Cucumis Sativa | |
CAS # | : | N/A | |
Country of Origin | : | India | |
Color & Odor | : | Straw colour liquid with very little scent characteristic of most carrier oils | |
Solubility | : | Soluble in oil. Insoluble in water. | |
Specific Gravity | : | 0.915 “ 0.930 @ 25°C | |
Optical Rotation | : | (+10°) - (+25°) | |
Refractive Index | : | 1.470 - 1.480 @ 25°C | |
Flash Point | : | 360°C | |
Major Constituents | : | Linoleic Acid | |
Plant Part Used | : | Seeds | |
Extraction Method | : | Cold Pressed |
DESCRIPTION:
Cucumber is widely known for its cool and refreshing effect. High in mineral content, cucumber is a valuable source of potassium, sodium, magnesium, sulphur, sillicon, chlorine, and fluorine. The oil is extracted by cold press method to obtain high mineral content. Cucumber oil is put to brilliant use in moisturizing soaps; fresh baths at spa's and even in massage oils to refresh the aroma of body. CONSTITUENTS:
Cucumber Seed Oil contains a high amount of Linoleic, or Omega 6, Fatty Acid. The oil also contains notable amounts of Oleic and Palmitic Fatty Acids.Aromatic Summary / Note / Strength of Aroma:
This oil is unscented, with a very faint trace of cucumber.BLENDS WITH:
Blends with olive oil, cucumber juice, vitamin C and other antioxidants to re hydrate the skin with essential nutrients. COMMON NAMES:
Cucumber, Cuke, Concombre, Komkommer, Gurke, Pepino, Cohombro, Cetriolo USES:
Cucumber oil is used in various cosmetic applications for its cooling, nutritive, and soothing properties, and plays a function in skin care, hair care and nail creams.