Cucumber Beauty 2.0
Why these vegetables should be part of every skincare routine
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Have you ever wondered why everyone always puts slices of cucumber over their eyes? We know the answer! Because cucumbers are a real super food – for inside and even for outside. We’ll tell you now why the vegetables shouldn’t just end up in the salad.
It has long been no secret that foods like quark, honey and coffee not only perform well in the kitchen, but also on our skin. We also already know cucumbers in DIY masks. But now it’s finally your time to shine: Because our star vegetables convince us all by themselves!
It’s all in cucumbers
As inconspicuous as they look: There are many nourishing ingredients in cucumbers. They are loaded with antioxidants that protect our skin from environmental factors such as air pollution and UV rays. They also strengthen our skin and stimulate cell growth. Antioxidants have so many benefits for us and are the basic building block of a healthy looking complexion. Cucumbers are particularly rich in vitamins E and C, which makes our skin glow. With this we declare war on the free radicals!
This vegetable routine is particularly suitable for sensitive skin. Because unlike conventional beauty products, they do not contain any highly effective ingredients that can irritate the skin. This is why our super food is so ideal for the very sensitive area around the eyes. Here the skin is thinner than the rest of the face and should only be touched with velvet gloves.
Eye pads are perfect for counteracting dark circles and puffiness. These DIY cucumber pads are a wonderfully caring and more sustainable alternative to the plastic pads from the drugstore. To do this, we rub the cucumber into a container with the help of a kitchen grater. Then cotton pads are halved and placed in them. Because the vegetables consist of around 97 percent water, the cotton wool is wonderfully full. If you then put your DIY pads in the fridge, they are great refreshment for every morning or in between!
Wonder weapon for even skin
This is probably the easiest beauty hack ever: Put your cucumber in the freezer overnight and enjoy a cooling facial massage in the morning! After each use, you simply cut off the front piece and you have probably the cheapest toner in the world. Regular treatment not only soothes your skin, but also makes pimple marks disappear faster. This tip is currently experiencing a little hype on TikTok! Many speak of a real miracle weapon for even skin and never want to be without the cucumber again! The vegetables are even said to fight dark circles under the eyes.
Cucumber toner
There is not too much to consider with this pickle tip either. Simply slide gently over your face with two slices of cucumber in the morning and evening. With this natural toner you even save the cotton pads! This is how we like to serve our vegetables!