We've got a beauty aid that will leave you feeling cool as a cucumber. In addition to being a refreshing and healthy snack, it can actually be your go-to green for boosting your appearance. As it so happens, cucumbers are 96 percent water which makes them extremely beneficial when you're looking to rehydrate. And they don't say cool as a cucumber for nothing. It has a refreshing and cooling effect on the body. Cucumbers play a role in tackling beauty issues ranging from treating tired eyes to banishing blemishes. Grated cucumbers are applied to the face and neck for 20 minutes. By acting as a tonic, they prevent blackheads and pimples. Another concoction includes blending half a peeled cucumber with a tablespoon of instant nonfat dry milk with a teaspoon of plain yogurt. Apply mixture to face and leave on for 20 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
For dark circles, combine one teaspoon of cucumber juice to one teaspoon of potato juice. Use the concoction around the eyes and let it soak in for 15 minutes. For puffy eyes, simply place slices of cucumbers on the eyelids and lie down. To achieve a brighter complexion, add a dash of lime juice and rose water to cucumber juice and apply it to the face. To get rid of that oily glean, blend up half a cucumber until smooth. Apply crushed cukes to the face for 15 minutes and then rinse with cool water. If you're suffering from a sunburn, bug bite or another skin irritation, layer cucumbers on the body. The coolant properties will reduce pain and accelerate the healing process. So the next time you're browsing the produce aisle, you won't want to bypass this beauty staple.