How to Make a Cucumber and Parsley Facial

Cucumber and parsley are wonderful cleansers and exfoliants, nourishing the skin and leaving it feeling healthy and smooth. Combined in a facial mask, cucumber and parsley are good for any skin type, and especially soothing and beneficial for oily skin.

Things You'll Need

• 1 tbsp. cucumber
• Food processor or blender
• 1 tbsp. fresh parsley
• 1 tbsp. plain organic yogurt

Instructions

1. Wash the cucumber thoroughly but do not peel it. Cut the cucumber into small chunks to make about 1 tbsp. Put the cucumber chunks into a food processor or blender and add 1 tbsp. of fresh parsley.

2. Puree the unpeeled cucumber and parsley thoroughly. Remove the pureed cucumber and parsley mixture and transfer it to a small bowl.

3. Add 1 tbsp. of plain organic yogurt to the cucumber and parsley and stir until the mixture is smooth.

4. Wash your face and pat it dry.

5. Smooth the cucumber and parsley facial mask evenly over your face and leave it for 15 to 20 minutes.

6. Rinse the cucumber and parsley facial mask from your face with warm water, and then rinse with cool water to close your pores.

7. Dry your face with a soft cloth and apply your favorite moisturizer.

Tips & Warnings

• If possible, use organic cucumber and parsley in your facial. That way, you can be sure your cucumber and parsley facial is free of toxins and chemicals.

• On a warm day, put the cucumber and parsley facial in the refrigerator for 5 or 10 minutes. A cool facial is a refreshing pick-me-up.