Face Cucumber Mask

Cucumber is an annual herb that is the most ancient 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 - a source of beneficial nutrients that refresh, moisturize and increase skin tone. Their systematic use as a mask helps to get rid of such defects on the surface of the face, such as acne, acne, skin pigmentation.

In addition to water, the cucumber includes:

• vitamin A (retinol) - has the effect of moisturizing, preventing dryness and flaking;
• vitamin E (tocopherol) - updates the epidermis;
• vitamin PP (niacin) - heals 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, clean the surface of the face from eruptions;
• vitamin H (biotin) - regenerates tissue;
• vitamin k (phylloquinone) - removes redness and reduces swelling;
• vitamin C (ascorbic acid) - has an antioxidant effect;
• organic acids - action is aimed at preventing premature aging.

Cucumber masks are unique in their effects on the skin. Green vegetable contains a lot of essential nutrients. At the same time, the effect of cucumber juice is absolutely not aggressive and is suitable for use even for sensitive and allergic skin.

The nature of the effects of masks is diverse:

• moisturizing;
• toning;
• whitening;
• elimination of fine wrinkles;
• nutrition;
• removal of edema;
• elimination of acne, treatment of acne and acne;
• lifting effect.

See the next video for more on the benefits of cucumber facial masks.

Before using cucumber masks, you should be familiar with some simple rules.

• First of all, you can use only fresh vegetables (they should be bright green and firm to the touch), it is better if the cucumbers are cooled;
• Secondly, Vegetable must first be peeled and remove all seeds from it.

In order to cook the cucumber pulp, which will form the basis of the future mask, you can skip the vegetable through a meat grinder or chop it in a blender.

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

Cucumber mask must be prepared without adding any chemicals and drugs. Otherwise, the use of the mask can 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 home cosmetics. Vegetable is quite affordable and easy to process. However, there is a wide range of professional cosmetic products, which include it.

• Himalaya Herbals exfoliating mask It contains cucumber, almond, pineapple and emblica. It has a cleansing effect, smoothes the surface of the face and gives the skin a pleasant natural shade. Nut oil nourishes and softens, and pineapple performs a protective function. The product is suitable for each type of skin, it should be applied 2 times a week.

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

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

• Mask film for cleansing the surface of the face Skinlite "Cucumber" acts as a peeling agent, while not tightening the pores and equalizes the tone of the face. In the process of application, the epidermis cells 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.

• Cucumber mask for the face and neck from Dizao possesses a complex of useful actions thanks to the exclusive natural structure. This placental mask makes the skin smooth and silky, filling it with vital energy. To achieve the desired result, the tool should be applied course (at least 12 days). The product keeps 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, purify and moisturize. Manufacturing country - Poland.

Homemade masks, cooked with their own hands, have a reputation for natural and safe means. There is a large number of popular, time-tested recipes for cucumber masks of multidirectional action.

Ingredients:

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

A mixture of 1 egg yolk and 2 tbsp. spoonful of cucumber juice should be applied to the face evenly. After 20 minutes, you need to wash with mineral water.

Ingredients:

• sour cream;
• 1 cucumber.

Pound cucumber and mix with 1 tbsp. spoon sour cream. Creamy gruel evenly distributed over the surface of the face. After 20 minutes we wash our face.

Ingredients:

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

Mix the ingredients with grated cucumber until a single mass (1 tablespoon of milk and curd mass, 1 tsp of butter). Distribute it on the face with a thin layer and wash off after 10 minutes of use.

Ingredients:

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

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

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. spoon of grated cucumber;
• mint;
• basil.

Grind mint leaves and basil (1 tsp. Of each component is needed) and mix with grated cucumber.

Ingredients:

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

Crumbly rye bread must be soaked with cucumber juice. With a soaked piece of bread, we rub the face along the massage lines. After cleansing, apply a cream suitable for skin type.

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

Ingredients:

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

This mask does not need to be washed off. Mix cucumber juice and cream in proportions of 2 to 1 and beat with a mixer until foam appears, then distribute the slurry over the face. After some time, the foam from the skin can be removed using a cotton pad or wipes moistened in pink water.

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber;
• honey.

Grated cucumber mix 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 ground cucumber. 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 a recipe for a cucumber face mask.

Ingredients:

• 1 cucumber;
• a couple of parsley twigs.

The components are ground in a blender to a single mass. Can be applied to the entire surface of the face and eyelids.

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

Option 1. Cut the washed vegetable into thin slices and spread on a clean surface for 20 minutes. Wash after application is not necessary. The effect is noticeable immediately - the skin is elastic and taut. Suitable even for skin prone to allergies.

Another option such a mono-mask consists of the pulp of a cucumber, which can be obtained by grinding a vegetable in a meat grinder. The pulp can be collected in cheesecloth or just put on the face. After application, rinse with water.

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