Vegetables and fruits are beneficial for the body as well as the skin. That is why they are also used in beauty care products. Cucumber is especially tasty to eat. Cucumber has high water content. That's why it is said that it must be consumed in summer so that there is no problem of dehydration.
Similarly, cucumber has also been considered beneficial for the face. If you have dry skin, then you must apply cucumber to the skin. Not only dry, but cucumber also helps in fighting many skin-related problems. Today in this article, we will tell you how you can use cucumber in different ways.
Clean face with cucumber
If you do not want to use chemical products to clean your face, then cucumber will be best for you.
How to wash your face with cucumber?
- Mix aloe vera gel in cucumber juice.
- Now rub it on your face for some time.
- Now wash your mouth.
- Aloe vera suits most skin types. Hence it is a good option for face wash.
Make face mask
Do you have pimples on your face? Nothing can be used quickly on acne-prone skin. You can make a face mask with the help of cucumber, which is very helpful for acne.
Ingredients required-
- 2 drops tea tree oil
- 1 cup cucumber juice
Method to prepare and apply-
- Add 2 drops of tea tree oil to 1 cup of cucumber juice.
- Now mix it well.
- Take your cucumber face mask is done.
- You can apply this mask to acne.
- The speciality of this face mask is that it reduces breakouts without drying the skin.
Note: Tea tree oil should not be applied to the skin without diluting it.
Use as a toner
Toner should be used to keep the skin healthy. You can easily make toner at home with the help of cucumber.
Method to prepare -
- First of all wash and peel the cucumber and then cut it into small pieces.
- Now put the cucumbers along with the water in the pan.
- Let it cook on low flame for at least 5-7 minutes.
- Now cool it and grind it in a mixer.
- Now with the help of a strainer, take out the water from the cucumber and put it in a bottle.
- If you want, you can also add rose water or witch hazel to it.
- Take your cucumber toner is ready.
Method to use-
- First of all, clean the face thoroughly.
- Now use this toner made from cucumber.
- Using this will keep your skin hydrated.
Note: Do not use this toner made from cucumber for more than 2-3 days.
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DISCLAIMER
Your skin and body are as different as you are. We endeavour to bring you correct, safe and expert-verified information through our articles and social media handles, but still, you must consult your doctor before trying any home remedy, hack or fitness tip.