What are the ways to apply cucumber on the face? This is the correct way to use cucumber for "beauty"

Cucumbers have a very high water content and contain a variety of nutrients that are beneficial to the skin. They are often used as materials for DIY skin care masks. However, some people use them incorrectly, which not only fails to achieve the effect of hydrating and whitening, but also makes the skin tight and the complexion dark. Let the editor reveal the correct way to apply cucumbers on the face to avoid skin care misunderstandings.

How to use cucumber on face

01Choose the right time to apply cucumber on your face

Cucumber is rich in vitamin C and other substances and is a typical photosensitive fruit and vegetable. If you don't choose the right time or take effective sun protection measures when using cucumber on your face, it is very easy to get sun spots due to the decomposition of photosensitive substances. Therefore, applying cucumber on your face before going to bed at night is best.

02How to use cucumber on face

There are two most common ways to apply cucumber: cut into thin slices and apply on the face, or mash it into a paste and apply on the face.

• Cut into slices and apply on face

When the cucumber is cut into thin slices, the transparent mucus that seeps out of the surface has the effect of refining the pores. Therefore, it is necessary to achieve the skin care effect of removing wrinkles and refining the skin.

Method: Cut the cucumber into thin slices, then apply it on the face for about 15 minutes, wash it with warm water, and gently pat the skin until the surface becomes dry, and finally apply night cream to moisturize.

• Make into paste and apply on face
  

Cucumber paste has a better hydrating effect. It is also convenient to add milk, honey, egg white, etc. to jointly play a hydrating and moisturizing role.

Method: Wash and juice the fresh cucumber, add honey, milk, flour, etc., then apply on your face for 15-20 minutes, wash it off with warm water, apply night cream, and prepare for the next step of moisturizing.

03It is not advisable to apply cucumber on the face every day

Although applying cucumber on the face is a natural way to hydrate and moisturize, it is still not suitable for daily use. The skin's absorption capacity is limited. Applying it every day will not only fail to provide the skin with more nutrition, but will increase the burden on the skin and cause skin problems to worsen. If your skin is seriously dehydrated, you can use it for 2-3 consecutive days to strengthen hydration, and then maintain the frequency of 2-3 times a week.

04Cucumbers have a good calming effect after being refrigerated

Cucumbers can take away heat from the skin surface, promote blood circulation, and accelerate metabolism. Before soothing the skin after sun exposure or applying acne treatment, put fresh cucumbers in the refrigerator first, and the soothing and calming effect will be more significant.