Cucumber is a healthy fruit which serves a lot of purpose to the skin, either when blended, cut into tiny pieces and placed on the face.
This ubiquitous vegetable not only has health benefits as food but also as a natural cosmetic product.
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The two slices of cucumber covering the eyes make it nearly impossible to see a facial massage advertisement, but the cucumber does much more than just block the eyes.
Hair growth
The key elements potassium, calcium, sulfur, and silicon, among others, that are abundant in cucumbers are crucial for the development of strong, healthy hair.
Steps: You can either drink a glass of cucumber juice straight up or just rinse your mouth with it afterward. It aids in repairing and conditioning dry, damaged hair.
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Anti ageing
Cucumber is extremely beneficial for firming up the skin and tightening it. Early use of cucumber reduces and and rather reverses signs of ageing like fine lines, wrinkles and dull skin. This is due to the presence of manganese and potassium.
Steps: Along with cucumber, egg whites are beneficial for anti-ageing skin treatments. Eggs contain proteins along with zinc and biotin which help repairing damaged cells in the body. For an anti-wrinkle mask, blend in 1 egg white, 1 tablespoon of cucumber and lemon juice and apply all over your face. If you cannot bare the smell for too long, don’t keep the mask for more than 15 minutes. Wash thoroughly.