There is nothing better than being able to whip up a at-home skin care product. Not only is it cheaper, fun and satisfying but you know exactly what you are putting on your skin. The skin is the largest organ you have and it sucks up what ever you put on it including chemicals so lets give it some real nourishment : )
Recipe: 2 – 3 applications
2 – 1/4 Inch Slices Cucumber
1 Tablespoons + 1 Teaspoon Greek Yogurt
1 Teaspoon Aloe Vera Gel
1/2 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Honey
Instructions:
Puree the cucumber in a blender or food processor then add the yogurt, aloe, honey and lemon.
First wash your face, neck and chest then apply the mask all over and leave on for 5 minutes then apply more of the mask and repeat 1 or 2 more times for a total of 15-20 minutes.
* You can cut two slices of the cucumber and lay them on your eyes while you have on the mask.
Rinse off with warm water, and then follow cold water to help close pores. Now is a great time to spray your face and neck with a hydrosol of toner and follow with your favorite moisturizer. I often use coconut oil after.
*We believe beauty starts within so adding cucumber to your diet like drinking cucumber juice is also very beneficial to the skin
Skin Benefits:
Cucumbers are cleaning, soothing and softening while rejuvenates the skin and complexion. It contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C), vitamin K and caffeic acid which helps remove water retention that reduce puffy eyes, dark circles and soothes irritated skin. They contain pantothenic acid that helps the skin retain moisture. The vitamin A in cucumbers lightens dark spots and freckles by helping to control the production of melanin in the skin. It tightens and brightens the skin, which revitalizes a youthful glowing skin. Cucumbers are high in antioxidants and silica that is hydrating to the connective tissues and bring the skin to a normal Ph. balance as they have the same Ph.as skin. The seeds are full of Vitamin E and potassium, which is great for reducing fine lines, wrinkles, aging skin and blemishes.
Yogurt tighten pores and gently exfoliates the top layers of the skin with the lactic acid and calcium it contains that also helps cell reproduction (skin renewal), which is helpful in reducing wrinkles. It is very hydrating and brightening and contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, which makes it good for blemishes and reduce age spots and blotchiness. It has protein, probiotics and enzymes that restore your skin’s natural pH balance. Yogurt contains zinc with anti-inflammatory properties that helps regulate oil production and reduces oily skin, acne and pimples. It’s also a mild anti-astringent helping to tighten skin.
Honey is extremely moisturizing and soothing to the skin as well as it is high in enzymes so it has a exfoliating effect. It is an antibacterial that is great for blemishes as well as with the antimicrobial, anti-fungal, and antiseptic properties. It is an anti-oxidant that helps slow down signs of aging and helps bring a youthful glow to your face.
Lemon Juice is an excellent exfoliate and get rid of dead skin cells due to being very rich in alpha hydroxy acids. You maintain the skin elasticity by removing dead skin cells and allowing the pores to breathe. Lemon tightens wrinkles and enlarged pores, brightens the skin, and lightens age spots and other discoloration.
Aloe is full of antioxidants that draw and hold oxygen into the skin. It penetrates and holds moister in the tissue also promoting cellular renewal from has enzymes that breaks down & digest tissue. It improves the skin elasticity and minimizing fine lines and wrinkles. It tightens the skin and dilates capillaries increasing blood supply. It is very balancing to the skins natural Ph.
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