Written by Tania Tarafdar | Published : January 6, 2015 6:29 PM IST
Did you know that cucumber can help you get youthful skin and healthy hair? Here are ways you can incorporate cucumber into your beauty regime.
Due to its cooling properties, cucumber can be used as a natural toner and an astringent. You can simply splash some cucumber juice or apply the puree all over the face and neck and leave it to dry for 30 minutes. Once done, wash well with cold water. This also cleanses out the clogged pores on the skin’s surface.
Because of its water content, cucumber can hydrate your skin very well. Just take some cucumber juice and mix with equal amounts of yogurt. Blend these well into a fine paste and apply all over your face. Instead of using yoghurt you could substitute it with raw milk to help soothe sunburns.
Cucumber acts as a natural bleaching agent, and is thus, very useful in removing tan. Add some cucumber juice to equal amounts of lemon juice. Massage this all over your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Then wash it off with cold water.
Use of cucumber can reverse signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles and dull skin. This is due to the presence of manganese and potassium in it. For an anti-wrinkle mask, blend one egg white, one tablespoon of cucumber and lemon juice and apply it over your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes and wash your face thoroughly.
The cooling properties along with antioxidants and silica present in cucumbers help rejuvenate the skin around the eyes. Use 2 cucumber slices and place them on your eyelids for 20 minutes. This would help soothe the dark circles and puffiness immediately.
Cucumber contains antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties that relieve the skin from clogged pores and excessive oil. Simply mix some cucumber pulp, turmeric powder and lemon juice. Apply this on the affected area and leave it to dry for 15 minutes. Wash well with water.
Cucumber is packed with nutrients that can help you get long and shiny tresses. Take one egg, a quarter peeled cucumber and some olive oil and put them to blend in a mixer. Once you get a fine texture, apply it thoroughly on the scalp and all over your hair. Leave it on for not more than 10 minutes and wash off with a mild shampoo.
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