Cucumbers are 95% water, so in essence they are a moisturizer to the skin. They're also high in vitamin E and potassium, helps reduce fine lines and is an anti wrinkle that helps reduces blemishes and many other signs of aging. Besides eating cucumbers, cucumbers on the eyes and face also works well as a natural beauty product because they are high in silica and antioxidants.
How to Make a Cucumber Eye Mask
- Cut the cucumber into slices and place where you would like.
- You can apply two slices of freshly cut cucumber onto your eyes to help reduce the appearance of under eye darkness and puffiness
- You can soak two cotton balls in the cucumber juice and apply it to your eyes.
Benefits:
- Cucumber on eyes will revitalize the skin.
- Cucumbers have a subtle, mild skin lightening effect. This is why cucumber on eyes is so often used for the dark circles under the eyes. This skin lightening effect can also make your skin appear youthful and glowing.
- The ascorbic acid in cucumbers brings down the water retention in the eyes. This will reduce the swelling and puffiness around the eyes.
- Using cucumber on a sunburn can provide instant, cooling relief. If you experience sun burn on your facial skin, you can rub a freshly sliced cucumber on your skin to cool it down.
- Cucumber pulp can improve your skin’s complexion, especially if you are experiencing redness or irritation.
- Cucumbers can help tighten open pores. Cucumber extract can be used as a toner.