Cucumbers are not only good to eat, drink or decorate cone. This one fruit can also be used as a cucumber mask that has a myriad of properties to maintain the health and beauty of facial skin.
The middle part of cucumber contains a lot of water, vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and caffeic acid which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. So, do not be surprised if cucumbers are often thinly sliced and stuck to a tired face or eyes.
Even using a cucumber mask is believed to be able to soothe the skin, reduce irritation and swollen skin, and treat acne and sunburn.
Cucumber Masks for the Face
The following are the various benefits of cucumber masks for your face that you can feel and ways to make them:
To deal with oily skin
Clean, peel, and puree ½ cucumber, then add one tablespoon of plain yogurt and stir until evenly mixed. Apply the cucumber mask to the face and let it sit for 10 minutes. Finally, rinse with warm water until clean.
To moisturize the face
Combine cucumber, honey, yogurt, and oatmeal to make a cucumber mask that can moisturize, soothe and exfoliate dead skin cells on the face. After that, don't forget to apply facial moisturizer to keep the facial skin moist.
For irritated and acne prone skin
To relieve irritation and swelling on the skin, make a cucumber mask from cucumber juice. How to use it is to use pulp and cucumber juice juice directly on the skin of the face.
Besides being able to relieve irritation, this cucumber mask is also able to fight acne without making the skin dry or sore.
Besides being used as a mask, cucumber can also be a solution to overcome various other problems on the face, such as:
Remove eye bags and "panda eyes"
The content of folate and vitamin C in cucumbers is thought to reduce swelling, and make the eyes look and feel fresh.
Helps repair damaged skin
The trick, boil the cucumber slices that have been washed clean and peeled for 5-7 minutes. Then puree, strain, and enter the remaining liquid into a spray bottle, then spray the toner on the face. Store this cucumber toner in the refrigerator and discard it after 4 days.
Refreshing face
You just need to mix cucumber water with other natural ingredients, such as aloe vera or green tea. After that, wash your face with the mixture then rinse with water until clean.
But remember, the benefits of cucumber masks above will not be maximized if it is not accompanied by proper facial skin care and a healthy lifestyle.
Although rare, some people may be allergic to cucumbers. If there are signs of allergies, such as itchy skin, swelling, and irritation, after using a cucumber mask, immediately stop using the cucumber mask and see a doctor.
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