Cosmetics often contain natural products. One of the most popular vegetable in skincare is fresh cucumber. It is used in various types of cosmetics, because it contains many valuable substances. If you want to include it in your home care, check how to do it and what benefits it will bring.
Cucumber – properties and application
Cucumber contains many nutrients, including vitamins (A, group B, C, and E), enzymes and mucilage. All of them contribute to the beneficial properties of this vegetable.
Did you know that cucumber has a similar pH to the pH of the skin? For this reason, it has a soothing and softening effect on the skin, which makes it perfect for acne, oily, dry and combination types of skin. This green vegetable refreshes and whitens the skin. This valuable ingredient can be found in anti-wrinkle, moisturising and skin whitening products.
Cosmetics with cucumber
Cucumber can be found in many cosmetics. Here are some examples of them:
- micellar water – they gently cleanse, smooth and moisturise, restore freshness and skin elasticity;
- face masks – maintain the proper moisture balance and refresh the skin;
- face creams – soothe irritations, redness and reduce swelling.
Homemade beauty products with cucumber
1. Toner for combination skin
You will need one fresh cucumber to prepare this face toner. Wash th vegetable, peel it and slice or grate it and then strain it using a clean cloth. Pour the juice into a bottle or an atomiser. You can use it as a toner or a mist. Such products will regulate the secretion of sebum and refresh the skin.
2. Mask with cucumber and white clay
To prepare the mask, you will need: a teaspoon of white clay, a few drops of your favourite essential oil and juice of one cucumber. Mix the juice with clay and add essential oil. Apply the mask to your face for 10 minutes and wash with warm water. What are its effects? This homemade mask cleanses the skin and is recommended for oily, acne or combination skin.
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