Cucumber for Eyes : During facials, you must have often seen that cucumber is placed on the eyes. You must have seen this on TV as well. Even at home, many people place cucumber on their eyes after applying face pack. Cucumber is the best source of anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory and hydration. It also contains properties of thiamine, riboflavin, vitamin B6, calcium and magnesium, which are beneficial for eye health.
Experts say that this not only gives relief to the eyes but also reduces swelling and irritation of the eyes. Not only this, it can also remove dark circles. Know what are the benefits of keeping cucumber on the eyes.
Does keeping cucumber on eyes really remove dark circles?
Experts say that cucumber is full of antioxidants and silica. It brightens the skin. It relaxes the connective tissues of the eyes and increases moisture and hydration in the surrounding skin, which increases blood circulation and boosts collagen. This reduces dark circles. Apart from this, if you grind a piece of cucumber and add honey to it and apply it on the dark circles under the eyes and wash it with water after 20 minutes, then gradually the dark circles will disappear.
Other benefits of keeping cucumber on the eyes
1. Swelling of the eyes will be reduced
In summer, eyes get swollen due to sun and dust. In such a situation, cut the cucumber and keep it in the fridge to cool and then apply it on the eyes and lie down. The anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory elements of cucumber can provide immediate relief from eye swelling.
2. Dryness will go away
3. Wrinkles will disappear
If the effects of increasing age start showing on the eyes and wrinkles and fine lines start appearing around them, then cucumber rich in anti-aging properties can be very beneficial. Grind the cucumber and add lavender essential oil to it and apply it on the wrinkles, wash it with water after some time. Its effect will start showing in a few days.
4. Relief from irritation
Cucumber can be beneficial in relieving irritation or itching in the eyes. Add some slices of cucumber to green tea, cool it in the fridge and then place it on the eyes. Massage the face with the remaining slices. This will provide relief to both the eyes and the face and they will look blooming.
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