Cucumber on the eyes: natural remedy for bags and dark circles
Are you looking for a "100% natural alternative to eye masks? The solution is suggested by an old grandmother's remedy: it is cucumbers! Just cut a couple of slices and place them on your eyes.
In fact, cucumbers have decongestant properties, which will help to deflate the bags under the eyes and the eyes themselves and to rejuvenate the appearance of the skin.
It is certainly no coincidence that in the cosmetic industry the pulp of cucumbers is used for refreshing face masks, seeds for toning ones and juice for soothing compresses.
Before delving into the beneficial properties of cucumber, here is a "another great homemade solution for bags under the eyes:
The beneficial properties of cucumber for our tired eyes
Cucumber is a real cure-all for our skin thanks to its high zinc content. In fact, zinc has the ability to eliminate stains and decongest the epidermal tissue. It is no coincidence that it is indicated against sunburn, swelling and to fight wrinkles.
This decongestant quality can be very useful against bags under the eyes: it helps eliminate dark circles, reduce redness and improve the appearance of the skin around our eyes. Thanks to the beneficial effect of the cucumber, our eyes will immediately seem brighter and less tired!
The cucumber also contains a lot of water, which is why it helps to hydrate. With its vitamins it has an antioxidant and therefore rejuvenating effect.
We also remember that cucumber is an excellent cleanser and can be used on the skin (therefore also around the eyes) to purify it, cleaning the pores and making the overall appearance of the face softer and more radiant.
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Two slices of cucumber on the eyes: the remedy that works against bags and dark circles
Thanks to its purifying, decongestant, moisturizing and astringent power, cucumber is perfect for reducing bags under our eyes and dark circles.
How to make this beauty mask for your eyes? Simple! Just cut two slices of cucumber and apply them on the eyes. Attention: the slices must not be too thin.
Leave the slices on your eyelids for at least a quarter of an hour. Relief and a sense of freshness will be immediate!
Cucumber on tired eyes: tips for use
For an even more effective tightening effect, try putting the cucumber in the freezer for half an hour, before cutting the two slices. Then place it on the frozen eyelids: you will feel what a result!
The extra trick: once you have used the two slices of cucumber for the eyes, you can chop them with a drop of oil and lemon juice to obtain a facial mask ideal for cleansing, reducing pores and moisturizing.
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