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. Does this Spark an idea?

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
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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.

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