Cucumber is a vegetable with high water content. This popular vegetable also has essential vitamins like A, C, and E that make your skin supple….CONTINUE READING
The astringent ability of cucumber helps to treat acne and reduce the appearance of acne scars.
Here are some ways to use cucumber
for acne.
As mentioned above you can either consume cucumber or apply its juice over the skin. We recommend both. Eating cucumber for acne will hydrate you from the inside and keeps free radicals at bay. And topically it acts as a moisturizer.
Things you’ll need
-Blend cucumber into a fine paste and add all listed ingredients to it.
-For sensitive skin limit the use of lemon juice.
-Apply the mask over prewashed face.
-Rinse it off after 15 minutes.
Cucumber juice can also help to tone your skin and make it radiant.
-Extract juice from cucumber and add sugar to it.
-Take a cotton ball and apply the juice to your face evenly.
-Allow it to dry naturally for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with water.
Lemon is packed with antibacterial, antioxidant, and bleaching abilities that are essential to combat acne.
However, excess use of lemon juice will leave your skin sensitive to sunlight.
-Mix 2-3 drops of fresh lemon juice to 2 tbsp of cucumber pulp.
-Add rose water to reap its moisturizing benefits.
-Wash your face with lukewarm water and then apply this mask evenly.
-Leave it to dry naturally.
-Wash it off with water.
Antibacterial and antioxidant agents loaded with olive oil help to fight acne-causing bacteria and also reduce redness.
Vitamin E residing in the oil promotes collagen production and improves the elasticity of your skin.
-Mix 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil with 3 tbsp of mashed cucumber pulp.
-Optionally, add honey, milk cream, and lemon juice to the mask.
-Mix well and apply it to acne-affected skin.
-After 15-20 minutes, rinse the mask with water.
For a simple morning wash, mix cucumber water with other beneficial ingredients like aloe vera, green tea, or castile soap. (Plus, if your tap water source is questionable, cucumber water may be a good swap.)
You can also splash your face with cucumber water to feel refreshed and awake at any time of day.
Aloe vera and cucumber gel are truly humble ingredients that offer benefits more than what we expect. These products truly deserve a place on our vanity tables. Regular usage of this gel can lead to enriched and nourished skin.
– Cleanse and pat your face dry with a clean towel
– Take a small quantity of aloe vera and cucumber gelt in your palm
– Gently massage this gel onto your skin; you can use a pressing motion to let it seep into your pores.
– You may use this after a shower in place of a moisturizer….CONTINUE READING