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The Beauty Benefits of Cucumber

The Beauty Benefits of Cucumber
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The beauty benefits of Cucumber are boundless. While you may have seen countless images of women wearing cucumbers as eye masks, the skincare benefits of these green fruits extend way beyond the eyes.

Related to the melon family, cucumbers are one of the richest sources of water found in any fruit of vegetable. This means that they are packed full of pure hydration, which when used on the skin helps to rebalance and moisturise stressed out and dehydrated complexions.

What are the Skincare Benefits of Cucumber?

Cucumber itself is incredibly rich in many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, which all work to keep the skin healthy when used in your beauty routine.

  • It has a high Vitamin C content, which makes it an excellent skin brightener as it works to renew dulling cells and leave your complexion glowing.
  • Naturally rich in Caffeic Acid, which has incredible anti-inflammatory properties, Cucumber helps to reduce puffiness and redness on the skin, making it great to use after travelling or when your eyes feel tired and heavy.
  • Due to its high water content and Vitamin B5, Cucumber is a great ingredient to use in your skincare routine if you have a dehydrated or dry complexion. It helps to replenish lost moisture in your skin by flooding it with water and plumping up the cells so that your complexion appears healthy and radiant.
  • Cucumber naturally contains a high level of antioxidants, including Vitamin K, which helps to fight pigmentation and dark circles. This makes it a great ingredient to use if you want an even skin tone and wide awake peepers.

Your Cucumber Beauty Routine

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