4 Beauty Benefits Of Using Cucumbers
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Wed, 25 Dec 2019 10:51:27
A tasty vegetable and a surprising beauty product, cucumbers are easy to find in your kitchen. We all eat cucumbers and if you don’t you should! Cucumbers are rich in antioxidants and keep your skin fresh. Other than being healthy, it is a great source of important vitamins, nutrients, and water for your body. They are useful for your eyes, skin, hair and your entire body all at the same time. And because they are so valuable, they are a common ingredient in beauty products such as creams, toners, masks, and other products. Here are some beauty benefits of cucumbers that will convince you to start adding them in your life.
* Hydrates 101
The most obvious effect of cucumbers is it hydrates your skin. Since this veggie is made of up almost 96% of water, it hydrates your skin and increases the water content in your body. It also has other nutrients and vitamins that help in keeping you healthy and cool. Eating cucumber regularly in salads or as snacks will help keep you hydrated and fresh.
* Detoxifying Agent
Cucumbers are good detoxifying agents since they are water based and flush out toxins from your body. This prevents dark circles, puffy eyes and makes your skin smoother and glowy. It also helps clear out acne and pimples as well. Place cucumber circles on your face or splash some juice around your eyes to get relief.
* Hair Conditioner
Chlorine damaged hair can be restored with the help of cucumbers. All you need is 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil and grated cucumber. Blend it all and apply on your hair. Rinse it off with cold water. They are also beneficial for long silky hair that doesn’t break easily.
* Face Toner
It helps soothe your skin and keep it nourished. Puree a cucumber and strain this mixture into a bottle. Let it rest for 10-15minutes for all the juice to get out. Mix it with 2 tablespoons of honey to the bottle. Soak a cotton ball or pad and apply this on your face and skin. Store it in the fridge for up to 1 week and apply this regularly for best results.
