Benefits of Cucumber in Beauty and Skincare

Cucumbers are one of the most popular fruit in the whole world. Its is quite delicious and the cost is affordable for most household.

Cucumber is welcome and consumes by all cultures, in various ways. Some people enjoy eating cucumber sticks, you don’t need to cook it but some do cook it. This is delicious raw and they make great side dishes.

How can cucumber benefit your skin?

Well, it is great as a salad so it’s a high chance it’s great for your skin, right? This can really help beautify your skin, cucumber provides C and caffeic acid, when they apply to your skin it can give your complexion a positive rejuvenating effect.

Here are some of the beauty skin benefits of cucumber:

Antioxidant activity

Skin nourishment (as a juice)
Soothing and cooling effects
Reduce swelling
Alleviate sunburn

Water is good for our body and 90% of cucumber is made of water. This is a DIY skincare that is safe for even the most sensitive skin, all-natural ingredients.

Cucumber is packed with good vitamins that will boost your skin health in many ways.

Here are a few ways to add it to your beauty regimen:

Help with Premature aging

According to studies antioxidant components in cucumbers may slow wrinkles. So If you are looking for some natural ways to age more gracefully try this method.

Apply Cucumber juice or slice directly around the eyes to reduce puffiness. If you decide to use the juice get a soft cotton ball and dip it inside the juice. Then take these and place around your eyes.

For the slice, its straight forward, cut the cucumber in thin slices and place over your eyes for 10-15 minutes. Remove and rinse your face you will start to see noticeable differences in weeks.

Another plus is the cooling effect you will get from puffiness. The soothing effect comes from the Vitamin C found in the cucumber. It is important to note that cucumber won't moisturize the eyes so be sure to have a good eye cream on hand. Using eye cream will lock the hydration that you got from the cucumber.

Sooth those sunburns

If you live in a hot climate this may be a daily thing for you, even the best sunscreens sometimes. You can make your own home sunscreen with this recipe.

Wash the cucumber, peel, and slice it.

Add it to a pot with enough water that covers the cucumber and boils over low flame for 4-7 minutes then transfers to a blender and blend until smooth.

After that is done, strain the mixture to remove unblended pieces and get the liquid. When you are done at it to a spray bottle.

Do not keep this mixture pass 4 days, without preservatives. Here you will have your very own home remedy for sunburn.

Basic for a face mask

1 cucumber
mixing bowl
mixing spoon
measuring spoons
blender or food processor
strainer

This recipe is quick and easy and saves money as well.

Blend the cucumber until it forms a watery paste, when finish strained the mixture so you can have the liquid.

Wash your face and then apply the cucumber juice to it, let the mixture sit on your face for 10-15 minutes.

Wash away the mixture with lukewarm water and pat dry your face with a soft cloth.

You can make other cucumber masks by adding other ingredients such as Oatmeal, Honey, and Aloe Vera.

Cucumber for lotion? Yes it's possible

You can create your very own cucumber body lotion. There are a few recipes to create your own body lotion online and where they add water to replace that with cucumber mixture instead. Aloe vera, coconut milk, and vitamin E, to create a hydrating body lotion that is all-natural.