Cucumber contains phytonutrients and vitamin K which are very essential to the body.
They also contain copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, magnesium and vitamin B1.
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Cucumber serves a lot of purpose on the skin; it helps in anti aging, skin glow and a healthy skin color.
Here are other benefits of cucumber that you probably didn’t know about;
Skincare
Cucumber resolves many skin problems and ensures healthy, younger-looking skin. Cucumber can be used as a natural toner due to its cooling properties. It is an easy way to get rid of oiliness in skin and leaves you with a glow. Its juice is ideal to be used as a cleanser to relive blemishes and acne. Due to ts 95% water content, the skin is intact and well-moisturised.
Steps:
For a cucumber face wash, simply splash some cucumber juice or apply the puree all over the face and neck and leave it to dry for 3o minutes. Once done, wash well with cold water. This also cleanses out the clogged pores on the skin’s surface.
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Hydrates skin
Cucumber is the perfect way to help hydrate dull skin due to its water content and can easily substitute any moisturizer cream. Cucumber acts well also when mixed with a complementing ingredient. Curd could be used for a soothing and hydrating face pack.
Steps:
For a hydrating face mask, cucumber and yoghurt work best. Both of these ingredients are soothing, natural moisturizers providing the skin with the needed nutrients. Just take some cucumber juice and mix with equal amounts of yoghurt. 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.