In the next few blogs I would
Like to write about using fruits and vegetables as Beauty aids-
There is an old Beauty saying-
“Eat a little, apply a little”
And there are many fruits and vegetables that come under the category that can be eaten and topically applied, both with excellent result:
Here are Ten Beauty benefit related Facts about the Cucumber
1: cucumbers are made up of 96% water and that’s why it plays an important role in maintaining the fluid balance in the body.
2: Cucumbers have an abundance of Silica, a beauty mineral that makes the skin glow instantly.
3: The silica content of a cucumber gives it Brightening quality that helps Work Off Dark Circles
Apply a fine slice of cucumber on on the closed lids of the eyes for about 10 Minutes, and watch how it relieves under eye stress and dark circles.
4: The Vitamin C and caffeic acid content in cucumber helps in soothing irritated skin and brightening tanned skin
5: The astringent properties of cucumber helps in preventing water retention, and
puffiness around the eyes.
: 6:
it’s astringent coolant nature leaves the skin feeling Revitalised
During the blistering summer
7: Its high water content gives it hydrating properties, applying it leaves the skin looking supple and firm and eating it does the same
Apply a mixture of grated cucumber and 4 drops of Rose water and apply it to your skin
Allow
Leave It to Work it’s magic for 10 minutes then rinse well.
8: Cucumbers are Alkalising by nature so it
Works to neutralise acidity and Null the effects of toxins
Make yourself a tall glass of nutrition enriched cucumber juice
And you will find a noticeable difference in the lustre of your skin and hair-
9: As we age the Silica content in our body is diminished leading to Brittle bones, hair and nails, The silica content in Cucumber helps to replenish the lost silica
10: Silica helps
in the formation of collagen which is a fibrous protein that helps
In the building of connective tissues that hold us together, this therefore helps our skin staying firm
