22 Easy Homemade Cucumber Face Mask Recipes To Nourish Skin
Include this hydrating green veggie to your skin-care regimen for radiant, glowing skin.
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Cucumber is the go-to vegetable during summers as it helps cool the body. It is loaded with nutrients and beneficial for the skin and body. During summer, you can apply cucumber face masks to soothe your skin and refresh it.
But why is cucumber so popular? Cucumber is free of cholesterol and a wonderful source of dietary fiber, and helps minimize constipation. In addition, it consists of antioxidants like luteini A carotenoid (colored molecule) in the human eye that helps filter light. It is also found in foods, such as egg yolk, spinach and corn. , carotenesi Photosynthetic orange or red color pigments with antioxidant properties that are present in foods, such as spinach, lettuce, and tomatoes. , zeaxanthini Deep yellow organic pigment present in the human eye and in some plants. It is rich in antioxidants and helps prevent glaucoma and cataracts. , and vitamins A and C. These shield your body from reactive oxygen species that lead to aging and several other diseases (1).
Moreover, it is a popular ingredient present in several cosmetic products. You can use this herbal extract as a solution to combat puffy eyes and dark circles. This non-irritating ingredient is commonly used in face packs, gels, and creams. Keep reading to know some of the best face packs you can prepare with cucumber.
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Benefits Of Cucumber For The Skin
Here is a list of the most popular skin benefits of cucumber (1), (2), (3):
- Its high water content may help hydrate your skin, leaving it soft and supple
- It may also soothe irritated skin and diminish redness.
- It may improve overall skin texture and treat eczema and skin infections.
- It may reduce puffiness around the eyes.
- Its anti-inflammatory properties may brighten the skin and reduce tan.
- It may also reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
Now that you know the various ways in which cucumber benefits your skin health, scroll down to the next section for simple cucumber face packs you can try at home.
Homemade Cucumber Face Packs
These simple cucumber face packs are a great way to refresh and nourish your skin. They contain natural ingredients that work well for different skin types. Give them a try and see how they can improve your skincare routine with gentle and effective results!
- Aloe Vera And Cucumber Face Pack
- Almond And Cucumber Face Pack
- Besan And Cucumber Face Pack
- Curd And Cucumber Face Pack
- Carrot And Cucumber Face Pack
- Tomato And Cucumber Face Pack
- Potato And Cucumber Face Pack
- Watermelon And Cucumber Face Pack
- Multani Mitti And Cucumber Face Pack
- Honey And Cucumber Face Pack
- Lemon And Cucumber Face Pack
- Cucumber And Mint Face Pack
- Cucumber And Milk Face Pack
- Cucumber And Neem Face Pack
- Papaya And Cucumber Face Pack
- Cucumber And Turmeric Face Pack
- Avocado And Cucumber Face Mask
- Apple And Cucumber Face Mask
- Coconut Oil And Cucumber Face Mask
- Cucumber And Baking Soda Face Mask
- Egg And Cucumber Face Mask
- Orange And Cucumber Face Mask
Cool Cucumber Packs For Your Face
Note: Please perform a patch test with these face packs on the back of your neck or forearm to check for allergic reactions or adverse effects.
1. Aloe Vera And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel or juice
• 1/4th grated cucumber
Method
1. Mix the grated cucumber and aloe gel.
2. Carefully apply the mixture on the face and also on your neck.
3. Leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash with warm water.
This cucumber face pack will rejuvenate your skin and make it glow.
2. Almond And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1/4th cucumber
Method
1. Peel the cucumber and cut it into small pieces.
2. Add the almond butter and blend them.
3. Apply the face pack and rinse after 10 minutes.
This cucumber face pack is ideal for dry skin. You can follow up with a hyaluronic acid serum for intense hydration.
3. Besan And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons besan (gram flour)
• 2-3 tablespoons cucumber juice
Method
1. Mix the besan and cucumber juice to get a smooth paste.
2. Apply this paste evenly over the face and neck.
3. Let it dry for 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
4. Pat your skin dry.
This cucumber face mask replenishes your skin and gives it a glow.
4. Curd And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1/4th cucumber
• 2 tablespoons curd/yogurt
Method
1. Grate the cucumber to form a pulp.
2. Mix yogurt and cucumber pulp to make a paste.
3. Apply the paste on your face. Wash off with warm water after 15 minutes.
Use this cucumber face pack for oily and acne-prone skin. This pack is also suitable for sensitive skin.
5. Carrot And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon fresh carrot juice
• 1 tablespoon cucumber paste
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
Method
1. Extract fresh carrot juice and grate the cucumber to get a paste-like consistency.
2. Mix these two ingredients with the sour cream and apply the paste on the face.
3. Leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
This cucumber face pack is good for dry skin. Carrots are a source of vitamin A that promotes healthy skin turnover.
6. Tomato And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1/4th cucumber
• 1/2 ripe tomato
Method
1. Peel the cucumber and blend it with the tomato.
2. Apply the paste on your face and neck and massage for a minute or two in a circular motion.
3. Leave the juice blend on for 15 minutes. Rinse with cool water.
This cucumber face pack will help you with skin brightening and leave you with glowing, radiant skin.
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Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon potato juice
• 1 tablespoon cucumber juice
• Cotton ball
Method
1. Mix the potato and cucumber juice.
2. Dip the cotton ball in this and apply the juice mixture all over your face.
3. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse.
This cucumber face pack removes tan and evens your skin tone. You can use some oatmeal for a mild exfoliation to naturally remove dead skin cells.
8. Watermelon And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon watermelon pulp
• 1 tablespoon cucumber pulp
Method
1. Mix both the ingredients and apply the mixture on the face and neck.
2. Leave it on for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse with cool water.
Use this pack to remove tan and soothe skin damaged from sunburn. It is excellent for skin hydration as well.
9. Multani Mitti And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 2 tablespoons cucumber juice
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 1-2 tablespoons multani mitti (Fuller’s earth)
Method
1. Mix the cucumber juice with rose water and Fuller’s earth.
2. Apply on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash off with warm water.
This cucumber face pack absorbs skin impurities and helps in reducing acne. It is suitable for oily skin as it acts
10. Honey And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon oats
• 1 tablespoon cucumber pulp
• 1/2 tablespoon honey
Method
1. Mix the oats with the cucumber pulp.
2. To this mixture, add the honey and mix well.
3. Apply this paste on your face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash with warm water.
This is one of the best face packs for dry skin.
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11. Lemon And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 3 parts cucumber juice
• 1 part lemon juice
• Cotton
Method
1. Mix both the juices and apply the mixture on the face and neck with cotton.
2. Leave it on for 15 minutes.
3. Rinse with cool water.
Regular usage of this cucumber face pack will control excess oil production and also fade away tan.
12. Cucumber And Mint Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1 tablespoon cucumber juice
• 1 tablespoon mint juice
Method
1. Mix the cucumber juice and the mint juice.
2. Apply this all over the face and leave it on for 15 minutes. Wash off with water.
Your skin will be refreshed and glowing after using this cucumber face pack.
13. Cucumber And Milk Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1-2 tablespoons cucumber pulp
• 2 tablespoons milk
Method
1. Mix the ingredients.
2. Apply the paste thoroughly over the face and neck.
3. Keep the pack on for 20 minutes. Rinse with lukewarm water.
This cucumber face pack will give you glowing skin in no time.
Sakuranko, a blogger, shared her experience of using her homemade cucumber and milk face mask in her blog and was amazed with the results. She said, “My skin looks noticeably smoother, pores quite diminished and the red area of the nose smoother (i).”
14. Cucumber And Neem Face Pack
Ingredients
• 4-6 neem leaves
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cucumber
Method
1. Boil the neem leaves until they are soft. Then, strain this water.
2. Blend the cucumber and add the neem water to it. Mix well.
3. Apply on the face and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Rinse with water.
Neem in cucumber face pack is excellent for acne and pimples.
15. Papaya And Cucumber Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1/4 ripe papaya
• 1/4 cucumber
Method
1. Cut the papaya and cucumber into small pieces and blend them.
2. Apply the pack liberally on the face and neck.
3. After 15 minutes, rinse with lukewarm water.
This anti-aging cucumber face pack will give you glowing skin as well as slow down the aging process.
16. Cucumber And Turmeric Face Pack
Ingredients
• 1/2 cucumber
• A pinch of turmeric
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Method
1. Mash the cucumber to form a pulp. Mix turmeric and lemon juice in it.
2. Apply the pulp on your face and keep it on for 15 minutes. Wash with warm water.
This cucumber face pack is good for oily skin and normal skin as well. It is especially good for acne breakouts.
17. Avocado And Cucumber Face Mask
Ingredients
• 1/2 cup avocado pulp
• 2 tablespoons cucumber juice
Method
1. Mix the avocado pulp and cucumber juice.
2. Apply the paste on your face and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Rinse with warm water and pat dry.
This cucumber face pack will soften your skin and reduce blemishes.
18. Apple And Cucumber Face Mask
Ingredients
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/2 apple
• 1 tablespoon oats
Method
1. Chop the cucumber and apple and mash them.
2. Mix in the oats and blend into a smooth paste.
3. Apply the paste on your face and neck. Wash off with warm water after 20 minutes.
If you have sensitive skin, this cucumber face pack will soothe your skin and rejuvenate it.
19. Coconut Oil And Cucumber Face Mask
Ingredients
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Method
1. Grate the cucumber and add coconut oil to it.
2. Apply on the face and let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
3. Rinse with water.
This cucumber face pack is good for normal to dry skin.
20. Cucumber And Baking Soda Face Mask
Ingredients
• 1-2 tablespoon fresh cucumber juice
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
Method
1. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out fresh juice from it.
2. To this juice, add the baking soda and mix well.
3. Apply the mask on your face. Leave it on for about 10 minutes and then rinse.
The baking soda and cucumber face mask is good to get rid of cystic acne.
21. Egg And Cucumber Face Mask
Ingredients
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1 egg white
Method
1. Grate the cucumber and add the egg white to it. Mix it thoroughly. You can also blend both the ingredients.
2. Apply this evenly on the face and neck.
3. Let it dry for about 20 minutes and then rinse with lukewarm water.
This cucumber mask tightens the skin and works as an anti-aging mask.
22. Orange And Cucumber Face Mask
Ingredients
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1-2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
Method
1. Blend the cucumber and add the orange juice to it.
2. Apply the mask on the face and also on the neck.
3. Leave it on for 15 minutes and then rinse.
This face mask will give you radiant and glowing skin.
Infographic: Most Effective Cucumber Face Masks
Cucumber is one of the most nutritious vegetables, loaded with antioxidants, such as lutein, carotenes, and vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin K, which shield the body from reactive oxygen species. There are various ways to incorporate cucumber in face masks, as discussed in the article, but to know some of the easiest and most effective recipes for face masks, check out the infographic below!
Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team
Cucumber face masks are known for their skin-nourishing properties. Cucumber is rich with anti-inflammatory properties and helps in soothing irritated skin. These cucumber face masks can be made with simple ingredients at home easily. You can mix cucumber with aloe vera, almond, gram flour, curd, yogurt, tomato, potato, watermelon, fuller’s earth, honey, lemon, mint, milk, neem, papaya, avocado, cinnamon, and apple to prepare these face packs. These face packs can address skin issues like tan and acne while delivering skin nourishment. Try including these face packs twice or thrice a week in your skin care regime to reap their benefits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we apply cucumber on the face daily?
There is no problem applying cucumber on the face daily. However, do not apply if you are allergic to it.
Can cucumber remove dark spots?
Yes. The antioxidant properties of cucumber, due to the presence of vitamin C, make it a wonderful remedy to minimize dark spots (1).
Should I wash my face after applying cucumber?
Yes. You may wash your face with lukewarm water 20 to 30 minutes after applying cucumber.
Can I use cucumber face masks for sensitive skin?
Yes, cucumber is usually mild and suitable for sensitive skin. However, you should do a patch test first to make sure your skin reacts well before using it fully.
Key Takeaways
- Cucumber contains vitamins A and C that protect your skin from oxidative damage.
- Apply cucumber alone or combine it with honey, aloe vera, or lemon juice to hydrate and rejuvenate your skin.
- Applying an egg and cucumber face pack can help tighten your skin and help improve skin elasticity.
- The curd and cucumber face mask is suitable for people with acne-prone, oily, and sensitive skin.
Illustration: Easy Homemade Cucumber Face Mask Recipes To Nourish Skin
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