Cucumber Facial Mask Recipes are the Best!

by Zorra
(Paris)

Cucumber Facial Mask Recipes are a Great Anti-Aging Treatment

There are literally a bazillion cucumber facial mask recipes that will revitalize the skin by infusing it with nutrients and antioxidants.

"A May 2011 issue of the "Archives of Dermatological Research" published a study concluding that the presence of silica, a precursor to collagen along with ascorbic acid, or vitamin C, makes cucumber juice a particular effective ingredient in anti-wrinkle products."

• Whip one egg white with a fork or whisk. Add a few tablespoons of the cucumber pulp and apply for 15 minutes or so. If you have oily and/or acne prone skin, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the mixture. Sensitive or dry skin types can add a tablespoon or so of unrefined coconut oil.



• To 1/4 cup of the cucumber pulp dissolve several plain (generic) aspirin, a tablespoon of grated potato, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.



• When pressed for time, simply strain some of the juice from the pulp of the ground-up cucumber and simply add it to your usual facial cream to bump-up the rejuvenating properties.



• For a quick toner, simply strain the juice from the cucumber pulp (save the pulp though for other recipes!) and use a cotton ball to apply to your face and neck.

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