fresh
cucumber has a light to dark green thin skin, moisture rich flesh and has tiny
edible seeds inside, it is best harvested when it is young, tender and just
short of achieving maturity. It has a slightly sweet flavour and is mainly
eaten raw in salad or sandwiches or in the form of juice.
some of its benefits
and uses are itemized as follow;
Cucumber as a Face Pack- Cucumber offers
multiple benefits when used as a face pack. Grated cucumber and cucumber juice
can be used as a key component in facial masks to treat wrinkles, pimples and
other skin problems.
Take a fresh Cucumber and blend it in a
blender to make a fine paste. Add some lemon juice drops and 1 teaspoon of
honey to it. Apply it all over the face and leave it for 20 minutes. Wash it
off with tap water and pat dry. This face pack will help to reverse tanning.
Mix some turmeric and lemon juice with
fresh cucumber pulp. Apply it on the face and leave it for 15 minutes. Wash it
off after it dries. This will control oil secretion of the face.
Mix a teaspoon of oats with cucumber
pulp and leave it aside for half an hour. Apply it on the face and neck and
leave it to dry for 20 minutes. This is very effective for dry skin. You can
also add honey to this face pack to moisturise the skin.
Treats Open
Pores- You can also use cucumber to treat open pores. Extract cucumber juice
and use it as a toner. You can also mix it with apple cider vinegar, tomato
pulp and Aloe Vera gel to make it more effective.
Fights Cellulite- Cucumber can also help to
banish cellulite of thighs. Mix some ground coffee with cucumber juice and raw
honey to make a thick paste. Apply this on the affected areas, wrap it in
muslin cloth and exfoliate gently after 30 minutes. Eating cucumber can also
treat cellulite.
Helps soothe sunburn
Cucumber juice can be used for the hair in
order to get silky and shiny hair, it conditions and makes the hair more
manageable.
Reduces dark circles - place two slices on the
eyes for twenty minutes or soak two cotton balls in cucumber juice and place
them on your eyes. It rejuvenates the skin and causes dark circles to fade.
Fights constipation.
Is a good source of fiber.
The water content in cucumber aids the
function of kidney by promoting urination. Regular consumption of cucumber can
also dissolve kidney stones over time.
Aids digestion.
Fights intestinal worms.
Aids prevention of cancer.
Good for dental health.
Reduces bloating and flushes out waste from
the body.
Treats blood pressure.
Cures hangovers.
Strengths bones
Treats Blemishes.
Strengths hair.
Controls Puffiness of the Eyes.
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