How to Make a Cucumber Mint Facial Mask

If your skin is on the oily side, a cucumber mint facial mask is just the ticket to keep it clean and clear. Make it yourself and you'll be sure that the ingredients are fresh and 100-percent natural.

Things You'll Need

• 2 large cucumbers
• Food processor or blender
• Glass bowl
• 1 tbsp. water
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. mint extract or 1/4 cup fresh, chopped mint leaves
• Sterilized jar with lid

Instructions

1. Wash the cucumbers and cut them into large pieces. Puree the pieces in a food processor or blender until they are completely smooth. Strain the pureed cucumber into a bowl. Discard the liquid, and measure 1/2 cup of the solids to use in the cucumber mint facial mask.

2. Put the cucumber solids in a glass bowl and microwave them with the water and lemon juice for 4 minutes.

3. Stir in the mint extract or chopped mint leaves and mix well. Microwave the mixture for an additional 5 minutes.

4. Allow the cucumber mint facial mask to cool until it's just warm to the touch.

5. Pour the mixture into a sterile glass jar with a tight lid, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Tips & Warnings

• Warm a small amount of the cucumber mint facial mask in the microwave for about 2 minutes before applying to your face.

• Wash your face and spread on a thin coating of cucumber mint facial mask. Let it stay on your face for 25 to 30 minutes and rinse with warm water. Finish with a mild astringent.