Revitalization of natural origin.

Cucumber is not only a main vegetable in our food, but it is also found as a main ingredient in white cosmetic and skin care. Do you know why? Back in ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, cucumbers were used not only for consumption, but also for beautification, due to their beneficial healing properties on the skin.

Cucumber is a vegetable full of vitamins and minerals, which makes it a perfect ingredient in skin care.

Hydration

Good hydration comes from the fact that cucumber is extremely high in H2O – it is made up of 95% water, making it great for skin that is thirsty for deep hydration. It also makes the skin look extremely radiant and gives a natural glow. Who wouldn't want that for their skin?

Vitamin C

Cucumber is extremely rich in Vitamin C – the vitamin that makes wonders. The strongest antioxidant that has a natural revitalizing effect on the skin and can gradually even out the complexion.

Antioxidants and Nutrients

Cucumber is also called the "green miracle" or "the vegetable full of useful vitamins and minerals". Some of the most important elements contained in it are: magnesium, potassium, biotin, vitamin A and B1, and all these vitamins have the beneficial effect and fight to improve the structure of the skin, hydrate it and create a filter that protects the skin from UV rays.

Anti-aging effect

In addition to all the properties listed so far, cucumber also has an anti-aging effect on the skin. Thanks to the contained caffeic acid and silicon dioxide, the skin appears plumper and the appearance of fine lines is prevented.

Healing properties

No one likes bags under the eyes, dark circles, and puffiness. To fight them, it is enough to lay two cucumber rings on your eyes for about 20 minutes. Thus, the antioxidants contained will revive the skin and make the dark spots fade. This happens thanks to the skin of the cucumber, which contains silicon oxide, which makes the skin denser and prevents the loss of elasticity.

Here are some homemade face masks that you can apply in the comfort of your home.

Mask for smoothing and improving skin elasticity

Necessary products:

1 cucumber

1 egg white

Preparation: Grate the cucumber,  beat the egg whites until stiff, and mix them together. Apply the resulting mixture on a well-cleansed face and let it work for about 20 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water.

This mask improves the elasticity of your skin, tightens pores and makes the skin look radiant.

Mask with honey and cucumber for dry skin

Necessary products:

1/2 cucumber

2 tbsp honey

Preparation: Grate the cucumber and add honey to it. Apply the resulting mixture on a well-cleansed face and let it work for about 20 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water.

In this mask, not only the cucumber helps to deeply hydrate the skin, but also the honey. It is a natural humectant that attracts water molecules to the skin and is able to retain water. The two ingredients in combination are a real hydration bomb for the skin.

Cucumber mask against acne

Necessary products:

1/2 cucumber

1 egg white

1 tsp lemon juice

1 sprig of freshly chopped mint

Preparation: Mix all the ingredients. Apply the resulting mixture on a well-cleansed face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Then rinse with lukewarm water.

In this mask, cucumber aims to cleanse and soothe oily and acne-prone skin. It leaves a matte effect on the skin and it is protected from the adverse effects of harmful bacteria.

Cucumber has the amazing ability to hydrate, tone and regenerate the skin structure. It also does a good job of fighting fine lines and wrinkles. Because of everything listed up to here, we had no choice but to include cucumber as an ingredient in the products of our new SKIN FRUIT SALAD face series - Vitamin C gel cream and micellar water. Our new range comes to the rescue on those days when your skin feels tired and needs hydration. By including it in your daily routine, you will save time and ensure healthy, radiant and young-looking skin.