How to use the humble cucumber as a beauty potion

With plenty of beauty and medicinal values, cucumber can act as a skin gladiator brimming with hydrating qualities and is the perfect beauty veggie for you.
How to use the humble cucumber as a beauty potion
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We all have witnessed beauty parlours using cucumber slices on your eyes when indulging in a facial. It is because a slice of cucumber brims with amazing beauty benefits and can be easily incorporated into your everyday beauty regimen. Cucumber is refreshing and is a cooling goodie which is delicious and offers loads to the skin-loving ladies. With minimal effort, cucumbers help in reviving your dull complexion, bidding goodbye to puffy eyes, dark circles, premature ageing, and acne marks.
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Let’s seek some ways in which you can include cucumber into your skincare regime using its hydrating benefits to full use.
Say goodbye to sunburns
The harmful UV rays of the sun can cause tanning and sunburn as well which can lead to skin cancer in some cases. Therefore, you can apply the juice of cucumber over the affected zone which would help cool and soothe the area in no time.
Step 1: Shred and slice two cucumbers and simply mix them up in a blender.
Step 2: Add some lemon juice and squeeze the cucumber juice after straining it with a cheesecloth and simply apply it over the
affected area.
Skin benefits of humble cucumber
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To achieve a supple glow
To achieve a hydrated end, you can apply the cucumber face mask which would seep into the pores removing the dirt, dead cells, and grime from the skin. You will therefore get a hydrated and supple finish with a brightened end.
Step 1: Shred and slice one cucumber and blend it in a mixer.

Step 2: Add chilled cold water to add a supple touch, and simply apply this face all over your face and neck.
Step 3: Wash it after half an hour and say hello to a fresh and hydrated face.
Say goodbye to puffy face
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Say goodbye to puffy eyes and dark circles
If you’re embarrassed having puffy eyes after staying up all night, with two cucumber slices, you will be able to see the change. Cucumbers also bring down the dark circle occurrence if used religiously every day for ten minutes.
Step 1: Slice one cold cucumber and place it over your eyes for 10 minutes every day to bid goodbye to dark circles.
Step 2: In case of puffy eyes extend the time limit to 20 minutes and see the result.

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Popularised by celebrities, influencers, and health experts, applying cucumbers to the face would never go out of trend and will surely have soothing and cooling aftereffects. Packed with anti-inflammatory vitamins and minerals, cucumbers also are rich in potassium, silica, magnesium, and vitamin C. It removes excess oil in seconds and stimulates the growth of cells.


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