Learn how to make cucumber juice for skin the right way to help make your skin look and feel smooth. There are tons of skin remedies online that claim to give you the skin of your dreams miraculously but they just don’t live up to the hype. This cucumber juice will not work miracles but they will help make your skin less puffy, reduce redness, blemishes, and inflammation.

When used on the skin or consumed regularly, cucumber water or cucumber juice can help relieve inflammation, soothe skin irritation, combat premature aging, reduce swelling, reduce puffiness, hydrate the skin, and aid in treating acne. Cucumbers are rich in vitamin k, vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants.

How To Make Cucumber Juice For Skin

To make your cucumber juice, simply blend the cucumbers along with the peeling until you have a smooth watery paste. Using a strainer, strain the cucumber juice and add in the rest of your ingredients. Mix well and apply it to your face right away. Make sure you wash your face before applying the mask, let it sit for 15 minutes before washing it off with cold water. 

Ingredients:

• 3 large cucumbers
• 1/2 a tablespoon of rose water
• 1/2 a tablespoon of lemon juice
• Blender

How To Use Cucumber Juice For Skin

You can use cucumber juice on your skin daily especially on your face. Try not to leave the juice on your face for more than 15 minutes to prevent side effects. Simply apply the mixture to your face and leave it on to dry for 10-15 minutes. You can use this recipe in the morning or before you go to bed at night.

If you notice any unwanted side effects from using this recipe, refrain from using it right away. Using this cucumber juice recipe can help reduce freckles, blemishes, and leave your skin with a glow. 

How To Make Cucumber Face Mask

A cucumber face mask is one of the easiest, affordable masks that you can at home to make your face look and feel smooth. You can also get rid of puffiness, swelling, sunburn, and freckles with this facemask. People suffering from acne and blemishes can use this cucumber face mask recipe to see positive results as well.

Ingredients:

• 1 large green cucumber
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1/2 teaspoon of rose water (optional)

Preparation & Application:

Wash the cucumber and cut it into slices, put it into a high-speed blender along with the water, and blend it until smooth. Use a small eye strainer and strain the mixture, add in the rosewater. Apply the mask to your face and leave it on for 10-15 minutes before washing it off.

Does Cucumber Juice really Work On The Skin?

Cucumbers are very rich in antioxidants along with vitamins and minerals that help improve and hydrate the skin. Drinking cucumber juice daily is also great for gut health which is vital for healthy skin. People with eczema or inflammation can benefit greatly by using or drinking cucumber juice daily. 

Cucumbers are rich in vitamin K, B, C, potassium, magnesium, copper, and phosphorus. Vitamin K helps the skin heal quickly from cuts and bruises. Vitamin B helps the body produce new skin cells, reduce aging and wrinkle lines. Vitamin C increases skin elasticity, collagen, and protects the skin from harmful sun UV rays.

Copper helps stabilize the proteins in the skin, potassium enhances moisture in the skin, and magnesium helps protect the skin from external damage, repairs the skin, regulates cellular regeneration and strengthens the skin. Read more about the benefits and side effects of cucumber.

What Happens If You Overuse Cucumber Juice On The Skin?

As the saying goes, too much of anything is a mess and the same goes with using too much cucumber on the skin. Although cucumber is a natural vegetable, adding other ingredients like lemon juice into your cucumber juice can sometimes cause unwanted side effects like whitening of the skin.

Lemons contain vitamin C and too much vitamin c on the skin can cause itching, redness, skin irritation, and tingling. Studies show that some people may be allergic to the vitamin K contents of cucumbers and may sometimes show signs of allergic reactions such as rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, and trouble breathing.

Who Should Not Use Cucumber Juice On The Skin?

People who are allergic to vitamin C, Vitamin K, or any of the ingredients in the cucumber juice recipe above should refrain from using this juice or seek medical advice before they do. If you notice any of the side effects above such as rash, itching, swelling, or have trouble breathing when using this juice, please stop immediately and seek medical help. People with allergies and pregnant women should refrain from drinking cucumber juice as well.

Conclusion

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