Cucumber is one of the most refreshing, cooling and nutrient-rich vegetables out there. Its high water content helps regulate the water balance in the body and is highly recommended to maintain health. This vegetable becomes essential in our grocery list during summer to ward off the heat and keep the body hydrated. Due to its cooling properties, cucumber has also been an integral part of skincare products, especially those formulated for sensitive and dry skin, to soothe and calm irritation. There are many ways to use cucumber for skin and we will reveal them all, but first let’s take a look at these facts.
Did you know?
- 96% of cucumbers is just water
- Topical application of cucumber slices cools down the temperature of the blood and reduces swelling, this is why cucumbers are widely used in facials
- Pressing a slice of cucumber to the roof of your mouth for half a minute helps eliminate bad breath
- Cucumbers help curb hunger and are therefore recommended to anyone trying to lose weight
- Slices of cucumbers can also be used to clean sinks, taps and other stainless steel things to make them shiny and squeaky clean
Now that you know cucumbers can do so much more than just relax your eyes, here are all the ways you can use cucumber for better skin.