DIY Cooling & Depuffing Eye Treatment
Sliced cucumbers placed on your closed eyes may provide some benefits, but to boost the amount of enzymes that come in contact with your skin, try grating them!
Cucumbers are made up of about 95% water, and they provide great hydration for your body and skin. Their enzymes contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Cucumbers also contain cucurbitacins — nutrients that might fight against some cancers!
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Medical Gauze
- Cucumber (chilled)
- Grater
- Kitchen Twine
FOLLOW THESE STEPS
1 On a plate, lay out two layers of medical gauze for each eye.
2 Grate 4 tablespoons of chilled cucumber.
3 Divide the grated cucumber between the two pieces of gauze. Wrap and secure, and apply to eyes for 15-20 minutes.
Cucumbers contain potassium, magnesium and fiber. Adding slices to your water helps lower high blood pressure and promotes weight loss!
SOAK UP SUMMER IN A COOLING BATH
Baths are a wonderful way to de-stress, they’re are great for sunburns, bug bites and achy muscles. For a super stress soother, try a peppermint and cucumber bath. Puree one large cucumber, then strain it through cheesecloth into a tub of cool or warm water. Add two cups of Epsom salt and a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Ahh, bliss!