Cucumber is one of the extremely refreshing, cooling, soothing and anti-oxidant-rich vegetables out there. No matter what type of your skin, cucumber is an excellent natural agent for all skin types. Cucumber has so many benefits and uses for skin to treat skin common skin problems like open pores, excessively oily skin, rough skin, sagging skin, and more. It is an excellent natural ingredient to soothe sunburn, irritated acne, acne-prone skin, and sensitive skin. People with sensitive skin often hesitate to use anything on the face, so Cucumber is especially for those. Scroll down till the end to know some benefits, uses, and DIY remedies of cucumber on the face that you can easily make at home.
Benefits Of Cucumber On Face:
- Rejuvenate skin
- Reduce open/large pores
- Absorbs excessive oil from the skin
- Soothe skin.
- Slow down sign of ageing.
- Reduce swelling and puffiness
- Lighten skin.
- Reduce dark circles.
- Soothe sunburn.
- Prevent acne breakout.
- Shrink open pores.
- Lighten dark spots.
- Tighten sagging skin.
- Reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
- Makes the skin glowing healthy.
How To Use Cucumber On Face?
Cucumber is an excellent natural ingredient that can solve wide range of skin problems. You can apply cucumber on the face in the following ways:
- Ice cubes.
- Face packs.
- Toner.
- Moisturizers.
- Froen cucumber
Cucumber Ice Cubes For Skin:
Ice cubes are one of the best home remedies in the summer season. It helps o tighten pores of the skin, prevent an acne breakout, lighten pigmentation and leave the skin healthy. Try cucumber ice cubes on the face to make it more effective for the skin.
- Peel and wash cucumber.
- Blend them.
- Pour the mixture into ice cube tray.
- Let them freeze.
- Cucumber ice cubes are prepared.
How To Use Cucumber Ice Cubes?
- Wash your face.
- Rub one ice cube on your face gently.
- Focus on your open pores and acne.
- Leave it for 15 minutes.
- Wash it off.
- If you have oily skin or in the summer season, you can apply cucumber ice cubes daily on your skin.
How To Store?
- Cucumber ice cubes can easily be stored in the freezer for 1 month.
Other Optional Ingredients:
You can add other ingredients too in your cucumber ice cubes according to your skin type to make it more effective:
- Lemon juice
- Honey
- Tomato juice/mint juice
- Green tea extract
Cucumber Face Mask:
Below I’ve shared cucumber face masks for different skin concerns. It is important to use the ingredients that are suitable for your skin type to make your skin healthy, clear, and spotless. All the cucumber face masks have so many benefits for the skin.
1. Cucumber Face Mask For Dry Skin:
- Cucumber juice (2 tablespoons)
- Honey (1 teaspoon)
- Yogurt (1 tablespoon)
- Rice powder (1 tablespoon)
- Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
- Apply on your face for 20 minutes.
- Wash it off.
- Apply this face mask twice/thrice a week.
2. Cucumber Face Mask For Oily Skin:
- Cucumber juice (enough to make a paste)
- Fuller’s earth/ bentonite clay (1 tablespoon)
- Neem powder (1 teaspoon)
- Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
- Apply on your face for 20 minutes.
- Wash it off.
- Apply this face mask twice/thrice a week.
3. Cucumber Face Mask For Acne-Prone Skin:
- Cucumber juice (Enough to make a paste)
- Cinnamon powder (½ teaspoon)
- Charcoal powder (1 teaspoon)
- Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
- Apply on your face for 20 minutes.
- Wash it off.
- Apply this face mask twice/thrice a week.
4. Cucumber Face Mask For Wrinkles And Loose Skin:
- Cucumber juice (2 tablespoons)
- Egg white
- Yogurt (1 tablespoon)
- Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
- Apply on your face for 20 minutes.
- Wash it off.
- Apply this face mask twice/thrice a week.
5. Cucumber Face Mask For Glowing Skin:
- Cucumber juice (2 tablespoons)
- Potato juice (2 tablespoons)
- Lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
- Coffee powder (1 teaspoon)
- Rice powder (1 teaspoon)
- Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste.
- Apply on your face for 20 minutes.
- Wash it off.
- Apply this face mask twice/thrice a week.
DIY Cucumber Toner:
Toner is a skincare product that helps to tighten pores of the skin, remove the last traces of dirt from the pores that are stuck after washing the face and leave the skin healthy. Store-bought toners usually contain alcohol or some other harsh agents that make the skin irritated and itchy.
DIY Cucumber Toner For Oily Skin:
- Cucumber juice (4 tablespoons)
- Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon)
- Lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
- Rose water or plain water (4 tablespoons)
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Pour the mixture in the spray bottle or any bottle.
- Spray this toner on your face after washing your face.
- Or soak cotton ball/pad in this toner and apply on your face.
- Leave it on your face or wash it after 1 hour.
- This will last for 8-9 days in the fridge.
- If your skin is sensitive, skip lemon juice.
DIY Cucumber Toner For Dry Skin:
- Cucumber juice (4 tablespoons)
- Apple cider vinegar (1 tablespoon)
- Rose water or plain water (4 tablespoons)
- Glycerin (1 teaspoon)
- Mix all the ingredients.
- Pour the mixture in the spray bottle or any bottle.
- Spray this toner on your face after washing your face.
- Or soak cotton ball/pad in this toner and apply on your face.
- Leave it on your face or wash it after 1 hour.
- This will last for 8-9 days in the fridge.
DIY Cucumber Moisturizer:
Do you skip moisturizers because your skin is oily? Stop doing this right away. No matter what type of your skin is, moisturizing the skin is necessary for all skin types. If your skin is oily or acne-prone, choose a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer that won’t clog the pores and hydrate the skin.
DIY Cucumber Moisturizer For Dry Skin:
- Cucumber juice (3 tablespoons)
- Aloe vera gel (4 tablespoons)
- Vitamin e oil (½ teaspoon)
- Glycerin (1 teaspoon)
- Essential oil few drops (lemon, mint, lavender)
- Mix all the ingredients well to form a cream.
- Store the cream in an air tight box.
- Place the cream in a fridge.
- This cream will last long for 10 days in a fridge.
- After washing your face, apply toner then use this cream.
- Massage your face with this cream and leave your skin.
- You can wash your face after 1 hour or leave.
- Apply twice a day.
DIY Cucumber Moisturizer For Oily Skin:
- Cucumber juice (3 tablespoons)
- Aloe vera gel (4 tablespoons)
- Sweet almond oil (½ teaspoon)
- Lemon juice (1 teaspoon)
- Tea tree oil (few drops)
- Mix all the ingredients well to form a cream.
- Store the cream in an air tight box.
- Place the cream in a fridge.
- This cream will last long for 10 days in a fridge.
- After washing your face, apply toner then use this cream.
- Massage your face with this cream and leave your skin.
- You can wash your face after 1 hour or leave.
- Apply twice a day.
- Do not go outside after using this on your face.
Frozen Cucumber On Face
Have you ever used frozen cucumber on the face or simple cucumber slices? These also have benefits for skin to treat other skin issues like puffiness, swelling, soothe irritation, boost hydration, or treat acne-prone skin. Place cucumber in a freezer, cut off one end, start using in a circular motion (its flat surface on the face). It’s like a homemade ice roller or Gua Sha. Similar to those facial tools, that helps to reduce inflamed acne, puffiness, lighten skin, tighten pores of the skin, and delicate under-eye circles.
It is the easiest hack for glowing and healthy skin. It is best in the summer season because it absorbs excess oil, dirt, bacteria from the surface of the skin and tightens pores. Make sure to use it after washing your face.
