Cucumber mask helps to solve many skin problems

Cucumber is a vegetable with excellent taste qualities, it can be used for preparing various dishes both in winter and in summer. But beyond that, it is still widely used as a cosmetic.

Especially popular today are cucumber masks. They have bleaching and moisturizing properties, after their application, the facial skin becomes tender and velvety. Moisturizing properties are explained by the fact that the cucumber is 97% water, organically living water. It easily penetrates the cell membranes, thanks to this, the cucumber mask is able to moisturize the skin better than any moisturizer. But besides this, this vegetable contains many trace elements and nutrients, which, along with water, are delivered to the deeper layers of the skin, which contributes to its rejuvenation.

Cucumber mask is a natural mask. In order to cook it, you need to grind with the help of a small grater the flesh of the vegetable without seeds or its peel, depending on the recipe. The ground mass can already be used as a mask. Cucumber mask can moisturise, whiten and tighten the face, reduce pores and even help get rid of acne. It can be used at any age.

Cucumber masks with the addition of various active ingredients can solve a variety of skin problems. They relieve inflammation, eliminate swelling, smooth wrinkles and promote cell regeneration.

For example, how to make a face mask against wrinkles? Yes, it's very simple. Just mix a tablespoon of grated cucumber pulp with a tablespoon of honey. With intolerance to honey, you can replace it with a spoon of grated raw potatoes. The mask should be held on the face for only a quarter of an hour, and the skin immediately acquires a fresh and rested appearance, and fine wrinkles will be smoothed out.

On the question - how to whiten the face, there is still the same answer. Simplicity of cooking is inherent in all cucumber masks, so are the cosmetic properties of the vegetable itself. For easy bleaching of the skin, freshly squeezed juice is used. And in case you need not just to smooth out the complexion and whiten pigment spots or freckles, you should prepare the following composition: mix a little lemon juice with grated cucumber pulp. The mass is slightly heated in a water bath and applied to the face in a warm state. On top, to enhance the effect, you should put a napkin moistened with vegetable juice.

Cucumber mask, which will tonify and purify the skin of the face consists of grated vegetables mixed with wheat and oatmeal. And to prepare a nourishing mask, you need to mix the cucumber with curdled milk and let stand the mixture in the refrigerator for about an hour. Instead of curdled milk, you can use curd in this case.

All masks should be removed with a soft moist tampon, then you need to wash yourself with cool, purified water.

From cucumber can be prepared not only masks, but also lotions, and nourishing creams. Cucumbers are often used in mixtures to strengthen hair. Lotions are usually prepared with vodka or alcohol. And when preparing creams the basis is natural oils.

Very useful and cucumber water for washing. To do this, you should insist four spoons of fried pulp in two glasses of boiling water for three hours.

Cucumber is a summer vegetable. Therefore, during the summer, it is necessary to revive the skin of the face and hair. After masks of cucumber, your skin will remain fresh for a long time.

It should be remembered that you can not use the same mask, because the skin gets used to the ingredients. To achieve a greater effect, you should change the ingredients in the cucumber masks, only in this case you can revitalize the skin and keep it fresh for a longer time.