Cucumber and strawberries: not only grandma’s garden.

Cucumber is not only a wonderful ingredient for salads, but also an effective skin care product, and strawberries in turn will help well-groomed skin to preserve its youth.

In addition to natural remedies, modern beauty devices also serve as an ideal preservation of youth. They not only accelerate the process of skin cell repair but also make it fast and enjoyable.

Cucumber consists of 95% water, which makes it an excellent moisturizer for dry skin. Howewer, owners of oily skin should neglect its excessive hydration, otherwise, the sebaceous glands will work even more actively, which will only enhance the oily sheen in the T-zone. In addition to water, cucumber also contains vitamins C and E, which are powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from free radicals and prevent premature aging. In addition, cucumber contains natural antibacterial properties that help fight acne and inflammation.

The benefits of using cucumber for the skin.

Moisturizing the skin. Cucumber helps to retain moisture in the skin, making it softer and more elastic. Cucumber is ideal for owners of dry, combination and injured skin.

Reduction of inflammation and irritation. Due to its antibacterial properties, cucumber helps reduce inflammation and soothe irritated skin.

Reduction of dark circles and puffiness. Cucumber has a refreshing effect that helps reduce puffiness and dark circles around the eyes.

How can a cucumber be used at home?

As a lightening mask.

Due to the content of vitamin C in cucumber, cucumber in home cosmetology is often used as part of cosmetics to whiten the skin, and even out its shade. To prepare the mask, you will need:

Peeled cucumber.

Half a lemon.

To make a whitening mask, combine cucumber puree with lemon juice. Apply the mixture to your face and rinse off after ten minutes. Please note that lemon juice can dry out already dry skin. Therefore, if you are concerned about peeling, it is better to abandon the use of this mask. Also, after you wash off the mixture, it is recommended to apply a moisturizer or oil to the skin. You should make a mask no more than twice a week, after conducting an allergy test.

A mask for effective acne control.

3 tablespoons of clay (white or blue).

Cucumber juice.

Mix the clay and cucumber juice until the clay looks like a paste-like mass. Apply the mixture to a pre-cleansed face and leave until the clay dries. Rinse off with warm water. After that, wipe your face with cotton pads soaked in chamomile broth (or tea bags of chamomile tea).

Cucumber cubes.

An ideal refreshing substitute for gouache, which is worth doing in the morning. Cut the peeled cucumber into cubes and put it in the refrigerator. When the cucumber becomes cold, take it out and massage your face with massaging movements. This massage will help get rid of morning puffiness, cheer you up, and make dark circles under your eyes less.

Strawberries: an assistant in preserving youth.

Fighting inflammation and acne. Strawberries contain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce inflammation and prevent acne. Regular consumption of strawberries in the form of masks can help reduce redness and irritation, leaving the skin clean and fresh.

Softening and refreshing the skin. Strawberries have rejuvenating properties that help soften and refresh the skin. Regular use of strawberry masks or tonics will help keep the skin young and healthy.

Strawberry masks.

A mask with honey for moisturizing.

Strawberries (3–5 berries)

Honey.

Cream.

Mash the berries into a puree, and add 5 ml of cream and honey each. Mix the composition, and apply the mask for 15–20 minutes. Rinse off the mask with warm water. With the help of such a mask, the skin of the face will become velvety and fresh, and to make the result even better, you can also wipe your face with chamomile decoction. This mask is best suited for owners of dry skin, but do not forget that it should be done at least twice a week.

Toning mask with strawberries and oatmeal.

4–5 fresh strawberry berries.

2 tablespoons finely ground oat flakes.

1 teaspoon of honey.

Chop the strawberries in a bowl until mashed and add the oatmeal and honey, mixing thoroughly. Apply the resulting mask to cleansed face skin with gentle circular movements. Leave on the skin for twenty minutes.

Stay healthy and beautiful!