Cucumber for Healthy Eyes: How To Use it?

One of the best known natural beauty remedy is putting cucumbers over the closed eyes to treat puffy skin and dark circles. There are lots of people who are the huge fan of this remedy and the visible evidence of using cucumbers on eyes needs no science to prove them right.

But there are some science studies that reinforce and favor this treatment as an herbal and tender way to make the dull skin look and feel better. The cucumber is rich in hydrating and anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it the best option for natural remedy. Continue reading to gather knowledge about how the cucumbers should be used on the eyes.

Sleep deprivation is the major cause of the puffy eyes and the dark circles. The special properties of cucumber help to remove the tiredness on the eyes. Many people know the benefits of using cucumber but they don’t know how to use it. However, following DIY cucumber masks can help you to get rid of puffiness instantly.

How to use cucumber mask for healthy eyes

1. Peel off a half cucumber and grate it with the help of a grater. Then add 10- 15 drops of vitamin E oil in it followed by the addition of 1 tsp of aloe vera gel and finally mix all ingredients well. Apply this mask over the eyes and relax for minimum 15-20 minutes. This mask provides smoothening instantly. After the application time wash it off with normal tap water and pat dry with a towel. Apply some moisturizer if required.
2. Cut the cucumber into thin slices and steep them into diluted freshly squeezed lemon juice for 4-5 minutes. Take it out and place them directly on the eyes for a few minutes. Don’t rinse the slices after soaking it into the lemon juice. This mask helps you to get rid of droopy eyes instantly. You need to be careful while putting the soaked slices on the eyes as the juice of lemon can cause irritation of the eyes.
3. Take a cucumber and peel off it. Grate it with the help of grater. Now add a couple of drops of almond oil in to it. Apply this mask underneath your eyes and relax. After 10 minutes wash off it. You can repeat this twice a week for visible effective results.
4. Take a cucumber and grind it in a grinder. Pour the paste in a bowl and add 10- 15 drops of chamomile oil or lavender oil in to it. Now add 1 tsp honey and start mixing it to get the desired consistency. Apply this pack over eyes and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Wash off the mask with normal water and pat dry with a towel. Don’t apply the moisturizer as the honey will do this task.
5. Take 1 tbsp full of cucumber juice and 1 tsp of lukewarm water; now add 1 tbsp full of unflavored gelatin which is available in the market, followed by the addition of few drops of lavender essential oil. Now take a butter paper sheet and pour the solution on to it. Spread the solution on the sheet with a spatula and allow it to cool. The solution will convert into a gel. Cut the gel into desired shape and place them underneath your eyes. Relax and remove it after 15 minutes. These gel cubes can be stored in the fridge to be used later.

Try out the above mentioned masks at least twice a week and see the results. The cooling property of the cucumber juice is also helpful to make the skin refresh and radiant.