Natural Skin Care Recipes Using Cucumber

CUCUMBERS ARE OUR FRIENDS !  NOT ONLY ARE THEY GREAT TO EAT, THEY ARE EFFECTIVE IN NATURAL SKIN CARE.  LETS LOOK AT SOME OF THE BENEFITS CUCUMBERS OFFER:

Cucumbers have ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and caffeic acid which soothes skin irritation and reduces swelling.

Cucumbers are a great source of Silica, an essential component of healthy connective tissue.

Cucumbers are full of vitamin E and C, and are full of minerals likes potassium, phosphorus, calcium and magnesium.

Cucumbers are known for their anti-inflammatory and astringent properties.

Cucumbers are rich in amino acids and mineral salts which revitalize skin.

Cucumbers tighten open pores – makes for a great skin toner

Cucumbers rejuvenate the skin

Cucumbers treat puffy eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles under the eye

 Cucumber can be used as a toner, in a mask, as a cleanser or moisturizer and even as an acne treatment.      

Here are a few simple recipes to get you started using Cucumbers:

Use as a wash for acne -

**  Peel a cucumber and put in a bowl of water. Leave sit for about an hour. Pick out the

     cucumbers and use the water to wash your face.

**  for sensitive skin – try an extra gentle cucumber/yogurt mask:

     ¼ cup yogurt

    ¼ cucumber, peeled

Place yogurt and cucumber in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

Pour into bowl and use a cotton pad to get the mask all over your face.

Leave on for about 10 minutes and rinse off.

Feel like your having a day at the spa… how about some spa water?

     Mix up a batch of this while you’re doing your own spa treatment :

1 cucumber

½ lemon

Water

Peel the cucumber and slice into big pitcher of water.

 Slice the lemon half into rounds and add to the pitcher as well.

Fill pitcher with water and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.  After pouring yourself a glass of spa water, you can refill to make more. ( After 24 hours, toss the old batch and start on a fresh one) . 

You can also add sliced apple or pear to recipe if you desire.

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