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can face masks, (cucumber) (the ones you peel off) get rid of acne?
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Yes :) cucumber is known to help treat acne, soothe sunburn, and even help with high or low blood pressure
here are some health and nutrition benifits I got from another site :)
Health & Nutrition Benefits of Eating Cucumbers
•Raw cucumber, when applied on the skin, can help reduce heat and inflammation.
•The diuretic, cooling and cleansing property of cucumber makes it good for skin.
•Fresh cucumber juice can provide relief from heartburn, acid stomach, gastritis and even ulcer.
•Placing a cucumber slice over the eyes not only soothes them, but also reduces swelling.
•Daily consumption of cucumber juice helps control cases of eczema, arthritis and gout.
•Cucumber has been found to be beneficial for those suffering from lung, stomach and chest problems.
•The potassium in cucumber makes it useful for the problem of high and low blood pressure.
•Cucumber contains Erepsin, the enzyme that helps in protein digestion.
•Cucumber juice is said to promote hair growth, especially when it is added to the juice of carrot, lettuce and spinach.
•Cucumber juice, when mixed with carrot juice, is said to be good for rheumatic conditions caused by excessive uric acid in the body.
•Cucumber can prove to be beneficial for those suffering from diseases of the teeth and gums, especially in cases of pyorrhea.
•Being rich in minerals, cucumber helps prevent splitting of nails of the fingers and toes.
•Cucumber has been associated with healing properties in relation to diseases of the kidney, urinary bladder, liver and pancreas.
•Those suffering from diabetes have been found to benefit from the consumption of cucumber/cucumber juice.
and here is a recipe for a cucumber mask :)
What do you need:
•1/2 cup finely ground Oatmeal
•1/2 ripe Apple
•1/4 Cucumber
•2 tablespoons Milk
How to do it:
Cut the apple and cucumber in pieces and put them together with all the ingredients in a blender and mash and mix it well until you have a smooth substance
Smooth the paste gently and equally with your finger tips on your clean face and neck; keep the eye area clear
Now lie down, relax and leave the mask on for 20 minutes
Then wash it off with lukewarm water and end with a splash of cold; pat your skin dry with a clean towel
(borrowed from another website)
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thanks for asking me I hope this helps
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