9 Homemade Cucumber Face Pack For Glowing Skin
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Wed, 01 June 2022 8:30:21
Cucumbers have a mild, refreshing taste and a high water content. They can help relieve dehydration and are pleasant to eat in hot weather. Cucumbers provide various nutrients but are low in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium.
Cucumber is free of saturated fats or cholesterol. Its peel is a good source of dietary fiber, which helps reduce constipation. It contains antioxidants such as carotenes, vitamin C, vitamin A, zeaxanthin, and lutein. They protect your body from free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS), which play a role in aging and various disease processes.
Cucumber is also a favorite extract when it comes to formulating cosmetic products. They help to fight wrinkles, sun-damaged skin, etc.It has skin lightening, anti-inflammatory, and revitalizing properties that protect the skin from troublesome skin breakouts.
Cucumbers soothe skin irritation, reduce swelling, and prevent water retention and hence many prefer cucumber face pack. They are, therefore, helpful in swollen eyes, burns, and dermatitis. Due to all these qualities, cucumber is a prevalent ingredient that is widely used in beauty treatment and cosmetics
# Aloe Vera And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
1 tablespoon cucumber juice
1 tablespoon Aloe Vera gel
Method
- Mix the grated cucumber and aloe gel.
- Use a clean brush to apply evenly all over the face
- You can apply it over your eyes too
- Let it rest for 15 – 20 minutes
- Rinse your face with fresh water
- Apply a moisturizer on the moistened face.
# Multani Mitti And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
2 tablespoons cucumber juice
1 tablespoon multanimitti
Method
- Add Multani Mitti and cucumber juice in a clean bowl
- Blend it well to make a smooth paste
- Apply the pack with the help of clean brush all over the face evenly
- Avoid making any contact with the eyes
- Let it semi-dry for 5 minutes and then massage it with clean fingers
- Let it dry completely for 15 more minutes and then rinse with fresh water
- Pat dry the face and apply a moisturizer on damp face
# Cucumber And Turmeric Face Pack
Ingredients
1 tablespoon cucumber juice
Pinch of turmeric
1 small cotton ball
Method
- Apply this paste using a clean brush evenly all over the face
- Let it dry naturally for around 10 – 15 minutes
- Wash the pack by scrubbing it gently with fresh water.
- Towel-dry your face and apply a moisturizer on a damp face.
# Honey And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
1 tablespoon cucumber juice
1 tablespoon honey
Method
- Take a clean bowl. Add cucumber juice and honey
- Mix well.
- Apply the paste on the clean face with fingertips
- Allow it to dry for 15 – 20 minutes
- Massage it with damp fingers in a circular motion.
- Rinse it with fresh water
- Pat dry with a soft towel
- Apply a moisturizer on damp face.
# Cucumber And Mint Face Pack
Ingredients
1 tablespoon cucumber juice
1 tablespoon mint leaves paste
Method
- Blend cucumber juice and mint leaves paste in a clean bowl to make a smooth paste.
- Apply it all over your face with your clean fingertips
- Let it dry naturally for 15 – 20 minutes
- Rinse your face with fresh water
- Towel dry and apply moisturizer on a moist face.
# Almond And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
1 tablespoon almond butter
1/4th cucumber
Method
- Peel the cucumber and cut it into small pieces.
- Add the almond butter and blend them.
- Apply the face pack and rinse after 10 minutes.
# Besan And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
2 tablespoons besan (gram flour)
2-3 tablespoons cucumber juice
Method
- Mix the besan and cucumber juice to get a smooth paste.
- Apply this paste evenly over the face and neck.
- Let it dry for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
- Pat your skin dry.
# Curd And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
1/4th cucumber
2 tablespoons curd/yogurt
Method
- Grate the cucumber to form a pulp.
- Mix yogurt and cucumber pulp to make a paste.
- Apply the paste on your face. Wash off with warm water after 15 minutes.
# Tomato And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
1/4th cucumber
1/2 ripe tomato
Method
- Peel the cucumber and blend it with the tomato.
- Apply the paste on your face and neck and massage for a minute or two in a circular motion.
- Leave the juice blend on for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.