Cucumber extract is extracted from the fruit of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus Linn, English name: Cucumber), a plant of the Cucurbitaceae family.
Cucumber extract ingredients: mainly sugars (glucose, mannose, etc.), glycosides (rutin, isoquercetin, etc.), caffeic acid, chlorogenic acid, various amino acids, vitamins (B2, C, E, etc.), volatile oils, cucurbitacin A, B, C, D, etc., and also contains active ingredients such as cucumber acid and cucumber enzyme.
Efficacy of cucumber extract
Skin care and beauty effects
Moisturizing and hydrating: The high water content and various nutrients in cucumber extract can quickly replenish moisture to the skin, increase the water content of the stratum corneum, keep the skin hydrated, and relieve dryness and tightness.
Calming and soothing: Ingredients such as cucumber acid have the effect of calming and soothing the skin, which can reduce skin redness, inflammation and irritation, and have a good effect on repairing sensitive skin and sunburned skin.
Antioxidant and anti-aging: rich in antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which can neutralize free radicals, reduce oxidative stress, slow down the skin aging process, prevent the appearance of wrinkles, spots and other signs of aging, and maintain the elasticity and luster of the skin.
Converging pores: helps to shrink pores, make the skin more delicate and smooth, and improve the texture of the skin.
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: It has a certain antibacterial effect, can help inhibit the growth of certain bacteria, maintain the cleanliness and health of the skin, and has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on skin inflammation such as acne.
Cucumber Extract Health Care Effect
Lowering blood sugar: Glucoside and fructose in cucumbers do not participate in the usual sugar metabolism. Diabetic patients use cucumbers instead of starchy foods to satisfy their hunger, and their blood sugar will not rise, but even fall. The water and dietary fiber in cucumbers can also delay the absorption of sugar in the gastrointestinal tract and avoid the rapid rise of blood sugar after meals.
Lowering blood pressure: Cucumbers are rich in potassium. A high-potassium diet helps promote the excretion of sodium, which is beneficial to lowering blood pressure. At the same time, the dietary fiber it contains can promote intestinal peristalsis and reduce the absorption of cholesterol, which may indirectly be beneficial to lowering blood pressure.
Promote digestion: The water, dietary fiber and some bioactive substances in cucumbers can increase the volume of intestinal contents, stimulate intestinal peristalsis, promote digestion and defecation, and improve indigestion symptoms.
Nourishes the brain and calms the nerves: Vitamin B1 is beneficial to improving the function of the brain and nervous system, can calm the nerves and assist in the treatment of insomnia.
Joint health: For example, CuberUp® cucumber extract can significantly reduce the level of proinflammatory factor IL-1β, relieve joint inflammation at the cellular level, and significantly reduce MMP-3 levels, effectively inhibiting cartilage degradation. For adults with impaired knee joint function, it can relieve knee pain, improve muscle function and enhance mobility.
Application of Cucumber Extract
Skin care products: It is widely used in various skin care products such as creams, essences, toners, facial masks, body lotions, etc., providing deep nourishment and moisturizing for the skin, soothing sensitive skin, reducing inflammation and redness, and can also be used to make natural facial masks and body care products.
Food field: It can be used as a food additive to make functional foods and beverages such as cucumber juice and cucumber powder, providing a refreshing taste and nutrition to meet specific health needs such as weight loss and anti-oxidation. It can also be used to develop special medical foods for specific groups such as middle-aged and elderly patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Medical field: In medicine, cucumber extract can be used to prepare some drugs or health products with the effects of lowering blood sugar, lowering blood lipids, anti-oxidation, and anti-cardiovascular diseases. It can also be used to develop drugs for the treatment of skin inflammation, joint diseases, etc.
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