A creeping plant, and its fruit, of several species of the genus Cucumis, esp. Cucumis sativus, the unripe fruit of which is eaten either fresh or picked. Also, similar plants or fruits of several other genera. See below.
Used in facial creams, lotions, and cleansers. Known for its astringent and soothing properties. Also an anti-inflammatory agent (slices placed over puffy eyes can reduce swelling).
A fruit of a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, Cucumis sativus, introduced to the UK from India in 1573 and harvested in the unripe green stage between 5 and 35 cm in length and 1.5 to 5 cm in diameter. The smaller ones are usually pickled in flavored brine or vinegar, the larger are generally eaten raw as a salad vegetable or deseeded, salted, drained, and diced combined with herbs and yoghurt or used as a bulking agent in various mixtures; see also dill pickles, gherkins, Japanese cucumber, yellow cucumber, ridge cucumber, long cucumber. Cooking Tips: If they begin to wilt, dip them in cold water or in plain water and preserve in the fridge until consumed.
a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit
cylindrical green fruit with thin green rind and white flesh eaten as a vegetable; related to melons
a type of melon, and there is some uncertainty in which vegetables would be included in this Hebrew word
Extracted from the pulp of a cucumber. Used for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.
An anti-inflammatory that helps reduce heat and inflammation. It is cooling, and cleansing, and has an extremely soothing effect on the skin. Also contains amino acids and minerals that help firm and regenerate.
A green vegetable with a whitish flesh that has a high water content and a mild flavour. China is one of the largest producers of cucumbers in the world. cucumber contains vitamin C and Chlorophyll; slices of cucumber can be helpful in soothing tired, puffy eyes.
albacore feather in green, lime and white color.
Cleans, soothes and relaxes
tightens pores, softens skin, balances oil level in your skin, a natural emollient which refreshes & soothes
A Cucumber is a melon vine of the genus Cucumis. It is known for its astringent and soothing effects but as an extract it has anti-inflammatory actions and skin tightening properties. Effective in reducing under-eye puffiness and wrinkles.
The edible fleshy fruit of several varieties of a creeping plant (Cucumis sativus); most have a dark green skin and creamy white to pale green flesh; generally divided into two categories: pickling and slicing.
Moisture-binding, tightening, refreshing properties. Good for relieving puffy eyes.
( Cucumis sativus) extract - Known for its astringent and soothing effects, cucumber extract has anti-inflammatory actions and skin tightening properties.
A long, green, cylinder-shaped member of the gourd family with edible seeds surrounded by mild, crisp flesh. Used for making pickles and usually eaten raw. Cucumbers have been cultivated for thousands of years.
Known for its astringent and soothing properties it is an ingredient often found in facial creams, lotions, and cleansers. It can also be used as an anti-inflammatory agent (slices placed over puffy eyes can reduce swelling). Go to the Fruits & Vegetables Dictionary and look up Cucumber.
( Cucumis sativus) Refreshing ingredient naturally soothes the eye area in Tourmaline Charged Eye Creme.
The cucumber (Cucumis sativus) is a widely cultivated plant in the gourd family Cucurbitaceae, which includes squash, and in the same genus as the muskmelon. The cucumber is also sometimes referred to as a cuke.