How to Put Cucumbers & Lemon on Your Face

Relax and treat your skin with cucumbers for a more youthful appearance.

Lemons and cucumbers both offer health benefits to skin. The acidity in lemons works great as a skin toner; it minimizes pores and improves the overall appearance of your skin, making you look healthy and youthful. The moisture contained within cucumbers helps soften skin and reduce swelling and discoloration, especially under and around the eyes. Treat your face with lemons and cucumbers a few times a week to improve your skin.

Things You'll Need

• Antibacterial soap
• Washcloth
• Towel
• Lemon juice
• Knife
• Cucumber

Instructions

1. Wash your face thoroughly with warm water and antibacterial soap to remove dirt buildup. Rinse your face with cold water, which will minimize the appearance of your pores, and pat your face dry with a clean towel.

2. Apply lemon juice to your face using a makeup sponge or makeup brush. Or, you can rub a lemon directly on your skin. Cover your entire face with a thin layer of lemon juice.

3. Wait 5 minutes, then rinse your face thoroughly with cold water. Pat dry with a clean towel.

4. Slice two pieces of cucumber, with each piece 1 inch thick.

5. Sit or lie down in a comfortable position. Tilt back your head and place a cucumber slice over each closed eye.

6. Remove the cucumber slices after 30 minutes and pat your face dry.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also mix cucumber, lemon and other ingredients to create a facial mask to apply to your face for 20 to 30 minutes at a time. See "Resources" for some recipes.

References

• Planet Green.com: Use Lemon to Banish Shine on Your Face
• Disabled World: Cucumber Benefits for Great Skin and Eyes

Resources

• Natural-Homeremedies-For-Life: Cucumber Mask