Is cucumber good for skin?

What is cucumber ?

Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. Other important members of this family include watermelon, muskmelon, pumpkin and squash.Native to India, cucumber is another one of our most ancient vegetables.

it is very watery, with little flavor and is not very nutritious. Cucumbers are water-rich vegetables, with only 4% dry mass. Cucumbers are usually eaten raw, such as in salads, with the smaller varieties of cucumbers used for pickles.

It is a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium, also providing dietary fiber, vitamin A, vitamin B6, thiamin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese. They also contain antioxidants that help to delay the ageing process.

Cucumber contains a wide variety of biologically active, non nutritive compounds known as phytochemicals, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, phlobatannins, steroids, and saponins, among others.

Cucumbers are  extremely rich in antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and E. They can help prevent macular degeneration in the eyes. The antioxidants in these seeds can keep blood cholesterol under check and decrease the risk of cancer. 

The flesh of cucumbers is primarily composed of water but also contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffein acid, both of which help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling.it can also soothe your skin, reduce puffiness and redness, perfect hydrating, soothing blend for your skin.

The seeds had higher levels of the essential amino acids, histidine (essential for infants), threonine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine than soybean and higher levels of valine, isoleucine, leucine, phenylalanine, and tyrosine than casein.

Health benefits of cucumber

1.Aids digestion

2.Reduces cholesterol

3.Cures diabetes

4.Prevents headaches

5.Aids in weight-loss

6.Relieves joint pain

7. Relieves sunburns

8.Promotes hair growth

9.Flights cancer

10.Controls blood pressure

11.Relieves constipation

12.Prevents bad breath

Homemade cucumber face pack recipes

Homemade cucumber face pack for acne

Ingredients

2 teaspoons cucumber juice

1 teaspoon of yogurt

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.

Apply it your face and neck.

Leave it until for 20 minutes.

Wash your face with plain water.

Try this face pack for twice a week.

Homemade cucumber face pack for smooth skin

Ingredients

2 teaspoons of cucumber juice

1 teaspoon of gram flour

Method

Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.

Apply it your face and neck.

Leave it until for 20 minutes.

Wash your face with plain water.

Homemade cucumber face pack for dry skin

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of rice flour

1 teaspoon of cucumber pulp

1/2 teaspoon of honey

Method

Mix the cucumber pulp, honey and rice flour in a small bowl.

Apply it your face and neck , leave it until for 15 minutes.

Wash it off with lukewarm water.

You can try this face pack for twice a week.

You might see better results.

Homemade cucumber face pack for glowing skin

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of oats flour

1 teaspoon of cucumber pulp

1 teaspoon of milk

Method

Mix the cucumber pulp, milk and oat flour in a small bowl.

Apply it your face and neck , leave it until for 15 minutes.

Wash it off with luke water water.

You can try this face pack for twice a week.