Do I need to peel the cucumber when applying it on my face? How often should I use a cucumber mask?

What female friends pay most attention to is maintenance. Since cucumber mask is relatively simple to make, many people can make their own cucumber mask. This is the most popular beauty method. So, do you need to peel the cucumber when applying it on your face?

Do I need to peel the cucumber when applying it on my face?

No need to peel. When using cucumber for facial mask, whether you choose to slice it directly or mash it and squeeze out the juice, there is no need to peel it. Moreover, the beauty effect of cucumber is not only found in its flesh. The cucumber peel is also rich in nutrition. The chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid contained in the cucumber peel can play an anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory role and stimulate the phagocytosis of white blood cells. Therefore, it is better to apply cucumber on the face without peeling the skin. Of course, the cucumber must be washed before applying.

What should you do before applying cucumber on your face?

1. Wash your face

Before applying cucumber on your face, be sure to clean your face thoroughly. If you wear makeup, you need to use a special makeup remover to remove it first, and then cleanse your face. People who don’t wear makeup can just wash their face with facial cleanser. Only when the face is thoroughly clean can the nutrients in the cucumber be better absorbed.

2. Hot compress

Cucumber facial mask uses pure natural cucumber ingredients, which is different from the ready-made cucumber masks we buy in shopping malls. Because chemical ingredients are added to the mask, it can make the skin absorb its nutrients faster, and cucumber does not contain any chemical ingredients, so the skin will absorb it relatively slowly. Therefore, it is recommended to apply a hot towel to the face for 3-5 minutes in advance, which can help the skin open the pores better and absorb nutrients.

3. Apply toner

Toner not only has the function of secondary cleansing, but also has the effect of softening cuticles and opening pores. Applying toner after cleansing can also relieve the dryness caused by cleansing. Applying toner before applying cucumber on the face can enhance the skin's absorption capacity.

How often should I use cucumber mask?

Cucumber mask can make the skin more deeply cleansed, and long-term use can make the skin elastic and radiant. Generally speaking, it is best to use a cucumber mask once every two days, each time for about 15-20 minutes. If you leave it on for too long, the moisture will evaporate and it will be a burden on the skin.