Thinking of cucumber, what comes first to our mind, it is the refreshing vegetable, consisting 95% of water. Cucumber originates in India before 3000 yrs ago and is being used for its soothing and relaxing properties. Cucumber is used in many cosmetic and beauty products. Cucumber is used in salads, recipes, curries, and for dressing various dishes. Cucumber is 20 degrees cooler than the surrounding air, by this we can expect the relaxing and soothing properties it gives to our body.
Cucumber seeds are yellow or amber in color, which tastes sweet or sometimes sour, which contains 45% of oil and has many health and beauty benefits. The oil when applied on the skin, absorbs by skin and does not give greasy layer. Cucumber seed oil contains phytosterols, vitamins, minerals, tocopherols, fatty acids, omega 6 fatty acids, magnesium, vitamin C,E, potassium.
