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Ingredient Spotlight: Cucumber Skin Care Benefits

Cucumber has always been considered effective for our skin. What’s in the Cucumber that makes it so?

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The Cucumber has the ability to fight age damage and smooth the skin of the face. Using Cucumber masks or even just laying Cucumber pieces on the face can yield great results.

The Cucumber is rich in proteins, lipids, vitamin C and a wide range of minerals. The Cucumber has storage properties and therefore it also preserves moisture. It is also known that the Cucumber is able to soothe irritated and inflated skin. Cucumber is effective in removing the dead skin cells and keeping the skin fresh and young.

The Cucumber is quite similar in its qualities to the Aloe Vera plant, and like Aloe Vera Cucumber has the ability to heal wounds in the body. The difference between Aloe Vera and Cucumber is that the Cucumber has an excellent smell.

Products With Cucumber:

Cucumber Toner – Thayers Alcohol free natural toner with extracts of Cucumber, Witch Hazel and Aloe Vera. They added moisturizers to the toner as well, so it is not to dry the skin. Witch Hazel helps reduce pores and smooth the face – Check it out: iHerb.com | amazon.com

Cucumber and Camomile Make-Up Remover – DERMA E Makeup Remover, oil-free, odor-free, easily and gently removes makeup, even the water-resistant makeup. Contains extracts of Chamomile and Cucumber designed to soothe and freshen the skin. Suitable for eyes as well – Check it out: iHerb.com

Cucumber and Lettuce Emulsion – K Beauty SKINFOOD water-based lotion with a Cucumber and Lettuce gives deep hydration to the skin – Check it out: iHerb.com | ebay.com | amazon.com

Eye Gel – Jeffrey James Botanicals Eye Gel Suitable for all skin types. Contains a Cucumber and Hyaluronic acid that encourages the skin to produce collagen and reduce the appearance of fine lines and swelling, and amino acids that restore skin elasticity and leave a firm appearance. The gel does not contain parabens and sulfates, and has not been tested on animals – Check it out: iHerb.com | amazon.com

Gel Mask – A refreshing gel mask of PETER THOMAS ROTH, cool and pleasant to help calm the skin and reduce the appearance of dry, irritated skin. The mask contains a Cucumber extract that nourishes the skin with moisture, Papaya extract – a natural enzyme rich in vitamins that helps soften the appearance of the skin, a natural Chamomile extract that soothes the skin, a mineral-rich Pineapple extract and gives the skin a smoother, more radiant appearance. Other high quality ingredients such as Citrus, Blueberry and Aloe Vera extracts will help reduce the appearance of pores, antioxidants and sun damage – Check it out: lookfantastic.com | ebay.com | amazon.com

Hand Soap – METHOD Cucumber Hand Soap with great smell – Check it out: iHerb.com

Body Wash – SHIKAI Gentle Soapless Body Wash, enriched with Aloe Vera and Oats to soothe dry skin – Check it out: iHerb.com

DO IT YOURSELF:

Bright Eyes – The oldest trick in the book. Take two slices of cucumber, lay on your back and place the slices over your eyes. Stay that way for 20 minutes. The cucumber reduces swelling and dark circles of fatigue.

Face Mask

1. Grinds Cucumber in a blender and put it in a bowl

2. Add 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel and stir well

3. Clean your face with your cleanser and toner

4. Place the mask on face and neck for 15 minutes

5. Rinse with lukewarm water and wipe the face gently.

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