Cut a slice off of your cucumber and rub it on your shoe. It will not only shine it up, but it will repel water.
Take an unpeeled cucumber and rub the crayon off of the walls in the event that your kiddo left you some art.
Cucumber has been long used to treat high blood pressure. If you have it, add cucumbers to your daily diet.
If you’re feeling tired in the afternoon, don’t give Starbucks your five bucks. Instead, grab a cucumber.
Morning Pick-me-up: Cucumbers contain minerals and vitamins that are important for wakefulness and clarity of mind. So instead of drinking espresso in the morning — just eat a cucumber! You will not believe how effective cucumbers are as a immediate “pick me up” because of the potent rejuvenating properties contained within.
Skin Health: Cucumbers are great for skin health. The skin of the cucumber is very effective as a soothing agent for sunburn and other skin problems. Have you ever gone to the spa or gotten a facial? You might recall that cucumbers were placed over your eyes! This is done because cucumbers help to reduce puffiness and help the skin to tighten, resulting in a more youthful appearance.
Cancer prevention: Cucumbers may also prevent cancer, because of the lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol they contain. These three lignans have been associated with reduced risk of breast cancer, uterine cancer, prostate cancer, and ovarian cancer.
Mosquito repellant: Another interesting, little known-fact we learned is that cucumber works as mosquito repellent! Instead of using commercial products that contain deet and other chemicals, you can rub a cucumber on your skin and avoid irritating insect bites.
Rich in vitamins: Cucumbers not only refresh and hydrate the body, but they replenish the vitamins we lose throughout the day. Fat free, cholesterol free, and extremely low in calories— cucumbers perfect for a snack between meals.
Hangover cure: Vitamin B and electrolytes they contain make them the perfect cure for hangover and headache. In addition, studies show they may be effective for weight loss and useful as a natural treatment for indigestion and constipation.
Diabetes: Cucumbers are high in magnesium, fiber, and potassium, which aid in the treatment and prevention of diabetes.
Arthritis and joint inflammation: Eating cucumbers may help to reduce inflammation and pain in the joints— which can aid in preventing or treating arthritis.
Cholesterol: The minerals in cucumbers are also considered beneficial towards lowering high cholesterol and high blood pressure.
Beauty Treatments Using Cucumber
Face mask -It is an excellent face mask for skins of any type. Mix half a cucumber (crushed) and one tablespoon of yogurt. Apply on your face and skin. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off with lukewarm water. Advantages: As we all know, yogurt helps in exfoliating skin, relieve sunburn, treat pimples and discoloration of the skin. Yogurt also helps in attaining a smooth and moisturized look.
Acne treatment -Make a mixture of cucumber juice (two tablespoons), rosewater and fullers earth. Apply on your face and let it sit for 20 minutes. Later, wash off with lukewarm water.
An excellent anti-aging treatment -Take an egg white, some grated cucumber (as per requirement), apple paste and one tablespoon of lemon juice. Mix these ingredients well and apply it onto your face. Leave it on for twenty minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.
Removes sunburn up to some extent -Make an even mixture out of curd and some crushed cucumber. Apply this on your face and wash off after 20 minutes to detan yourself. -Mix equal amounts of fresh tomato and cucumber juice. Applied on the tanned part. Rinse off after 10 minutes.
Silky and shiny hair like never before -Apply its juice on your scalp and massage thoroughly. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Wash off with a good shampoo to get silky and shiny hair.
Improved skin complexion -Mix together some cucumber juice, one tablespoon of honey and some liquid face wash. You may store this in a bottle and use it as your homemade face wash.
Oily Skin Treatment -Rub slices of cucumber on your face for controlling the excess oil.
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