Cucumber is a treasure trove of beauty benefits. It can simultaneously moisturize, cleanse, illuminate and tone our skin .
It fights oily skin
Thanks to its astringent power, cucumber helps limit excess sebum and fight against acne. It can be applied as a mask by being mixed with honey all over the face once or twice a week, or directly placed on acne pimples in the form of discs or small cubes.
It keeps the line
The cucumber is low in calories and allows you to fill up with vitamins while keeping the line. Thanks to its diuretic virtues, it will fight against water retention which gives the silhouette a slender look. For a slimming cucumber smoothie, mix ½ cucumber with 1.5 liters of water and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Drink throughout the day.
It fights against dark spots
Cucumber helps fight against brown spots on the skin that can appear over time and following prolonged sun exposure. Just grate a cucumber, mix it with white or pink clay and apply the resulting mixture directly to the stains, leaving it on for 20 minutes before rinsing.
It refines the skin texture
Cucumber helps fight cellulite and refine skin texture. For a homemade cucumber scrub, mix 1 cucumber with 2 tablespoons of ground coffee and exfoliate rough body parts. Keep for a maximum of 24 hours.
It hydrates and refreshes the skin
Thanks to its moisturizing properties, cucumber can be used in a day cream to provide the necessary hydration to the skin but also in case of sunburn or superficial burns. Its icicle effect is particularly appreciated in summer. To repair the skin, it can be blended and mixed with yogurt.
It fights against dull complexion
Composed of 95% water, it restores radiance to dull complexions. Mix the juice of a cucumber with yogurt and spread the resulting paste on the face. Leave for a quarter of an hour then rinse.
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