Cucumber Facial Mask

Cucumber is an annual herbaceous plant, which is the oldest vegetable crop. Due to the fact that the green vegetable has a large number of useful properties, it is widely used in cooking, medicine and cosmetology.

Fresh cucumbers are a source of beneficial nutrients that refresh, moisturize and improve skin tone. Their systematic use as a mask helps to get rid of such imperfections on the surface of the face as acne, acne, skin pigmentation.

In addition to water, cucumber contains:

• vitamin A (retinol) - has a moisturizing effect, preventing dryness and flaking;
• vitamin E (tocopherol) - renews the epidermis;
• vitamin PP (niacin) – revitalizes the skin, giving it a natural glow;
• B vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, B9) - provide skin rejuvenation and cellular respiration, normalize cellular metabolism, save from the negative effects of the environment, cleanse the surface of the face from rashes;
• vitamin H (biotin) - regenerates tissues;
• vitamin K (phylloquinone) - removes redness and reduces puffiness;
• vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - has an antioxidant effect;
• organic acids - action is aimed at preventing premature aging.

Cucumber masks are unique in their effect on the skin. A green vegetable contains a ton of essential nutrients. At the same time, the action of cucumber juice is absolutely not aggressive and is suitable for use even for sensitive and allergy-prone skin.

The nature of the impact of masks is diverse:

• moisturizing;
• giving tone;
• whitening;
• elimination of small wrinkles;
• food;
• removal of edema;
• elimination of acne, treatment of acne and acne;
• lifting effect.

For more on the benefits of cucumber face masks, see the following video.

Before using cucumber masks, you need to familiarize yourself with some simple rules.

• firstly, you can use only fresh vegetables (they should be bright green and firm to the touch), it is better if the cucumbers are chilled;
• Secondly, the vegetable must first be peeled and all seeds removed from it.

In order to prepare the cucumber pulp, which will form the basis of the future mask, the vegetable can be passed through a meat grinder or chopped in a blender.

Very often, in the process of processing a cucumber (for example, when crushed in a blender), a lot of vegetable juice is formed. From it you can prepare a tonic and refreshing lotion. To do this, pour the resulting cucumber juice into ice molds and send it to the freezer. This tool is easy to prepare and easy to use.

Cucumber mask should be prepared without adding any chemicals and drugs. Otherwise, the use of the mask may lead to side effects and allergic reactions. To avoid aggressive effects, add only natural fresh ingredients.

Very often, cucumber is used as the basis for the preparation of homemade cosmetics. The vegetable is quite affordable and easy to process. However, there is a wide range of professional cosmetic products in which it is included.

• Himalaya Herbals Exfoliating Mask contains cucumber, almond, pineapple and emblic. It has a cleansing effect, evens out the surface of the face and gives the skin a pleasant natural tone. Walnut oil nourishes and softens, while pineapple has a protective function. The product is suitable for every skin type, it should be applied 2 times a week.

• Avon peel-off mask with cucumber extract and tea tree will give the skin the missing energy, give a healthy glow and free from shine.The tool has a deep cleansing effect.

• Oriflame Cucumber Hydrating Mask nourishes dehydrated skin cells with moisture, refreshing it. Cucumber extract whitens and rejuvenates tired skin, eliminating swelling and puffiness, and also normalizes the process of secretion of fat on the skin. The constant use of the product allows you to protect yourself from acne.

• Mask-film for cleansing the surface of the face Skinlite "Cucumber" acts as an exfoliator without tightening pores and evens out the tone of the face. In the process of application, the cells of the epidermis are renewed, which gives the skin a well-groomed appearance. Buyers highlight not only the effectiveness of the mask, but also the convenience of its use.

• Dizao Cucumber Face & Neck Mask has a complex of useful actions due to its exceptional natural composition. This placental mask makes the skin smooth and silky, filling it with vital energy. To achieve the desired result, the remedy should be used in a course (at least 12 days). The product preserves youth, renews, brightens and rejuvenates the skin.

• Trade brand Ziaja offers a mask with mint and cucumbersuitable for all skin types. The product is designed to restore, cleanse and moisturize. Country of origin - Poland.

Homemade face masks have a reputation for being natural and safe. There are a large number of folk, time-tested recipes for multidirectional cucumber masks.

Ingredients:

• mineral water;
• cucumber juice;
• 1 egg yolk.

A mixture of 1 yolk and 2 tbsp. tablespoons of cucumber juice should be applied to the face in an even layer. After 20 minutes, you need to wash with mineral water.

Ingredients:

• sour cream;
• 1 cucumber.

Grind the cucumber and mix with 1 tbsp. a spoonful of sour cream. The creamy gruel is evenly distributed over the surface of the face. Wash off after 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• milk;
• 1 cucumber;
• olive oil;
• curd;

We mix the ingredients with grated cucumber until a single mass is obtained (1 tablespoon of milk and curd mass, 1 teaspoon of oil). Spread it on the skin of the face with a thin layer and wash off after 10 minutes of use.

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber;
• half a teaspoon of soda;
• 2 cups of water (boiling water).

We rub the cucumber on a grater and pour it with boiling water. Add soda to the cooled mass and filter the gruel, removing water. We apply the mask on the face for 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 st. a spoonful of grated cucumber;
• mint;
• basil.

Grind the mint and basil leaves (it will take 1 tsp each).tablespoons of each component) and mix with grated cucumber.

Ingredients:

• juice of half a cucumber;
• crumb of rye bread.

The crumb of rye bread must be soaked with cucumber juice. Wipe the face along the massage lines with a soaked piece of bread. After cleansing, apply a cream suitable for your skin type.

If the signs of aging have just begun to appear, then it is advisable to apply a mask on cream.

Ingredients:

• cucumber juice;
• high fat cream;
• pink water.

This mask does not need to be washed off. We mix cucumber juice and cream in proportions of 2 to 1 and beat with a mixer until foam appears, then distribute the gruel over the face. After a while, the foam from the skin can be removed using a cotton pad or wipes soaked in rose water.

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber;
• honey.

Grated cucumber mixed with a tablespoon of honey. The resulting mass is kept on the face for 10 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber;
• juice of half a lemon.

Mix lemon juice with grated cucumber core. After 20 minutes, carefully remove the mask using a cotton pad, do not rinse with water.

To enhance the effect, you can add a few tablespoons of kefir.

See the following video for the recipe for making a cucumber face mask.

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber;
• a couple of sprigs of parsley.

Grind the components in a blender to a single mass. Can be applied all over the face and eyelids.

How to remove bags under the eyes with cucumber - in the video below.

Option 1. Cut the washed vegetable into thin slices and spread on a clean face for 20 minutes. It is not necessary to wash after application. The effect is noticeable immediately - the skin is elastic and toned. Suitable even for allergy-prone skin.

Another option such a mono-mask consists of cucumber pulp, which can be obtained by grinding the vegetable in a meat grinder. The pulp can be collected in gauze or simply applied to the face. Rinse with water after use.

According to user reviews, cucumber masks are very effective in their effect.. After 2 months of regular use, you can completely cope with acne and pimples. Cucumber juice makes the skin of the face fresh, healthy and toned. In addition, girls who systematically use cucumber masks testify that the skin of the face noticeably brightens and acquires a noble shade.