Benefits of cucumber mask and how to make it

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1. Benefits of cucumber for skin

Cucumber is a food that contains many vitamins and minerals, as well as other nutrients. This is one of the natural ingredients that can help the skin. Here are some benefits from cucumbers:
1.1. Reduce swelling and puffiness Studies have shown that cucumber has the ability to reduce swelling and puffiness on the skin, especially useful for cases of lack of sleep, insomnia. Chilled cucumber slices or cucumber juice can help reduce puffiness and wake up "tired" skin.
1.2. Prevents Acne Oily skin and dead skin cells can clog pores and cause breakouts. Cucumber contains ingredients that clean the skin and tighten pores. Therefore, you can use this food to effectively prevent acne.
1.3. Anti-Premature Aging The antioxidant components in cucumbers may have a beneficial wrinkle-preventing effect. In addition, cucumbers contain both vitamin C and folic acid. Vitamin C has the ability to stimulate new cell growth, while folic acid helps fight against environmental toxins that can cause skin to age prematurely. Combining these ingredients together can make your skin smoother and healthier.

1.4. Soothes Irritation The cooling and anti-inflammatory effects of cucumbers can help relieve pain, redness, and irritation caused by sunburn, insect bites, and rashes.
1.5. Supports the production of hydration Cucumber contains 96% water, accordingly, the juice of cucumber when combined with other moisturizing ingredients such as honey, aloe vera will help hydrate and soothe the skin.

2. How to make a cucumber mask

Cucumber mask can be made at home easily and doesn't take much time. You need to prepare some basic ingredients such as:
1 cucumber Blender Blender Mesh Filter Container. Here are 3 DIY cucumber face masks with basic recipes:
2.1. Basic Cucumber Mask Blend or puree half an unpeeled cucumber in a blender until a smooth paste is obtained. Separate the juice from the above mixture through a sieve. Apply cucumber juice on your face. Leave the mask on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse off the mask with cool or lukewarm water. Finally, pat dry your face with a soft towel.

2.2. This mask is especially useful if you have dry skin because aloe vera has a moisturizing role. Here's how to make a cucumber and aloe vera mask:
Puree half an unpeeled cucumber in a blender until it forms a paste. Separate the juice from the above mixture through a sieve. Add 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel to the mixture and blend until smooth. Apply the mask to the face and massage gently. Leave the mask on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse off the mask with cool water. Dry the surface with a soft cloth. 2.3. Cucumber, Oatmeal and Honey Mask This recipe is a good choice for acne-prone skin. Along with the astringent properties of cucumber, oatmeal helps to exfoliate and remove dead cells, honey can balance bacteria on the skin, this is a natural mask that is worth making. presently. Here's how:
Blend or puree half an unpeeled cucumber in a blender until a paste is formed. Separate the juice from the mixture through a sieve. Add 1 tablespoon of oatmeal to the mixture. Stir in the oatmeal and cucumber juice until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the mixture and stir until blended. Apply the mixture to your face and neck, gently massaging with your fingertips. Leave the mask on the skin for 15 minutes. Rinse off the mask with warm water. Dry your face with a soft towel. SEE ALSO: How often to use a mask in your skin care routine

3. Note when applying cucumber mask

To get the best effect when using cucumber to make a mask, make sure to clean your face thoroughly. If you have makeup on, remove it. When applying a cucumber mask, gentle massage will help the mask penetrate into the skin in small circular motions. This helps the ingredients penetrate the pores and stimulates blood flow to the surface of the skin. The masking time should last from 10 to 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm or cold water. You should not use too hot water to wash your face, it will cause dryness and irritation of the skin. Besides, you don't use the mask more than two or three times a week. Overuse can irritate the skin or disrupt the natural balance of oils.
If you don't have time to make your own masks at home, you can buy paper or gel masks at the store or pharmacy. Before purchasing a skin care product, always check the label to make sure you are not allergic or sensitive to the ingredients in the mask.
If you have dry skin, choose a mask that contains moisturizing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin or aloe. If you have acne-prone skin, choose an oil-free mask that's less likely to clog pores.
Here are some commonly used face masks:
RAYA Cucumber Ice Sorbet Masque is extracted from cucumber, chamomile and aloe. This hydrating gel mask works to reduce redness and inflammation, while soothing the skin. The Peter Thomas Roth Cucumber Gel Mask is great for dry skin. This product soothes, hydrates and detoxifies with cucumber, papaya, chamomile, pineapple, sugar maple and aloe extracts. The Freeman Cucumber peel off mask is best suited for normal to combination skin. This peel-off mask helps to remove impurities and moisturizes the skin very well. In summary, cucumber is not only a great snack, low in calories, but also benefits the skin such as: moisturizing, reducing puffiness, skin redness and anti-aging ... Therefore, you can use it. Use cucumber to make natural skin care masks for yourself.

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Reference source: healthline.com