Cucumber and its beauty benefits

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