What is "CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT" and what does it do?

Role: PLANT EXTRACTS

Family: PLANT EXTRACTS Cucumber

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Cucumis Sativus fruit extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus originated in South Asia and can now be found on every continent.

Cucumbers are mainly composed of water (95%), and the remaining 5% contain: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids and other minerals.

Vitamin C and caffeic acid are powerful antioxidants that may help fight aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free radical molecules, or unstable molecules that can damage our skin cells and DNA.

Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrogenase, an enzyme that has been shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. L

Unless you have a cucumber allergy, it's generally a non-irritating ingredient.

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