Cucumber seed gel put to the test as a natural sunburn shield
NCT ID NCT07719413
First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a gel made from cucumber seed extract can protect skin from sunburn. Healthy Filipino adults with medium to tan skin types will have the gel and a placebo applied to different spots on their lower back, followed by controlled UV light exposure. The next day, researchers check for redness to see if the cucumber extract raises the skin's sunburn threshold.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- cucumber seed extract gel (2% and 4%)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, cucumber seed extract could offer a natural option for sun protection.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early trial with only 29 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The extract may not provide meaningful protection compared to standard sunscreens.
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Conditions
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Locations
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DOH-Tondo Medical Center Department of Dermatology and Venereology
Manila, National Capital Region, 1003, Philippines