Note, here are the benefits of cucumber masks and how to make them
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. One way to get the benefits of cucumber is by processing it into masks. Some of the benefits of cucumber masks are due to the many nutrients they contain. Starting from antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, to vitamin C.
Benefits of Cucumber Mask
Quoting from Healthline (healthline.com), cucumber is suitable for use by people with acne prone skin types. The astringent in cucumber functions to shrink the size of pores and clean up dirt and excess oil that clogs up.
Not only treating acne, the anti-inflammatory in cucumber is also useful for healing other types of wounds. For example, sunburns, insect bites, or rashes and other types of irritation. Because it contains a lot of water, cucumber is also effective as a moisturizer that hydrates the skin.
How to Make a Cucumber Mask
There are many ways you can make a cucumber mask. For example, making a mask only from cucumber, or adding other natural ingredients, such as aloe vera, honey, and oatmeal.
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You can try a way to rejuvenate your skin with a mask made only of cucumber. First, crush the peeled cucumber then strain the cucumber juice. You can use a blender to make it easier.
Use the cucumber juice that has been filtered on a cleansed face. Let stand for 15 minutes then rinse using warm or cold water.
If the water content in cucumber is not enough to moisturize dry skin, you can add aloe vera. Healthline says that the aloe vera will maximize the cucumber’s performance to hydrate the skin.
The first step you need to do is make cucumber juice and then filter it. Mix the cucumber juice that has been filtered with 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel and stir until evenly distributed.
Apply this cucumber mask by massaging it on the face that has been cleaned. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes then rinse it off using cold water.
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Healthline recommend a mask made of cucumber, honey, and oatmeal for facial skin that is prone to acne. Oatmeal works to clean dead skin cells. Meanwhile, honey will prevent excess bacterial growth.
Just like the previous method of making a mask, make cucumber juice then strain the juice. Add 1 tablespoon honey and 1 tablespoon oatmeal to the filtered cucumber juice and stir until evenly distributed.
Use a mask that has been made on the face and neck. You can add a little massage using your fingertips in a circular motion and then let it sit for 15 minutes. After that, rinse with warm water.
Editor: Belladina Biananda