Do you need to wash your face before applying cucumber? Preparations before applying cucumber

Applying cucumber on the face has a good skin care effect and is a very popular skin care method. Applying cucumber on the face can hydrate, moisturize, whiten and astringe the skin. It is a relatively affordable skin care method. So, do you need to wash your face before applying cucumber?

Do you need to wash your face before applying cucumber?

Wash your face before applying cucumber. Before applying cucumber on your face, you must clean your face thoroughly first. Only when your face is thoroughly clean can the nutrients in the cucumber be better absorbed. Moreover, you have to use facial cleanser to wash your face, not simply rinse it with water. In addition, if you wear makeup, you must first use a makeup remover and then wash it off with a facial cleanser. Of course, people who don’t wear makeup can just wash their face with facial cleanser.

Preparation before applying cucumber mask

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.

Wash your face after applying cucumber

You should also wash your face after applying cucumber. Because cucumbers are rich in nutrients, if you don’t wash your face, your face will feel sticky and uncomfortable. Also, if you use cucumber juice on your face, the residual cucumber juice may easily clog your pores. If you use cucumber slices to apply on your face, it will easily cause the residual ingredients to accumulate on the surface of the skin, affecting the breathing of the pores, and it will not be conducive to subsequent skin care. But just rinse with clean water, no need to use facial cleanser or other products for deep cleansing.