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Benefits of Cucumber for Skin Tightening

by Jessica Clark skin treatment makes easy
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Cucumbers are of great help to improve the condition of your skin. They reduce puffy eyes and consist of vitamins and antioxidants that are needed regularly. A single cucumber has Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Calcium, enzymes, Folic Acid, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc.

Check out some benefits of each vitamin present in cucumbers:

  • Vit A: It helps in firming and smoothening of skin.
  • Vit C: It brightens your skin, helps in skin lightening and acts as an anti oxidant
  • Vit K: It decreases the formation of dark circles.
  • Vit D: It makes your skin look and appear firm.
  • Vit B1: It is responsible to change sugar into energy.
  • Vit B2: It can be helpful in preventing certain conditions like arthritis, acne, dermatitis and eczema. It helps in clearing skin, allows wounds to heal and repairs damaged tissues.
  • Vit B3: It lowers bad cholesterol level and lessens heart disease.
  • Vit B5: Patients who have undergone surgery may be suggested to take vitamin B5 supplements for quick healing. This can prevent hair loss and acne problems.
  • Vit B6: It helps in metabolism, cell production and repair tissues.
  • Folic Acid: It helps in the production of red blood cells, fetal development, depression and keeps your brain young and lively.
  • Calcium: It prevents the formation of osteoporosis, makes you slim and trim. It can also help you to have a healthy heart and fight against cancer.
  • Iron: It helps in the formation of hemoglobin, brain function, muscle function and oxygen carrier.
  • Magnesium: It helps in the transmission of nerve impulses, regulation of body temperature, detoxification, energy production, and formation of strong teeth and healthy bones.
  • Phosphorus: It helps in the formation of healthy bones, improved digestion, protein formation, regulate excretion, improved energy extraction, hormonal balance and cellular repair.
  • Potassium: It is extremely good for heart, water level regulator, strengthens muscles and bones and manages pain. At the same time, it promotes quick healing of injuries like bruises and cuts.
  • Zinc: It regulates the functioning of immune system, improves memory, treats common cold, diarrhea and heals wounds.
  • Enzymes: It is anti-inflammatory.
  • Cool temp: It helps to reduce the swelling and bruising.

Cucumbers consist of nearly 95% water that makes them super hydrator. You may add cucumbers to water for preparing a powerful drink to have better health condition. By listing all the benefits and nutrients, you could enjoy having skin tightening and healthy body only by adding some slices to the water.

Do you want to get rid of severe headache immediately? Well, you need to eat some cucumber slices before going to the bed for a refreshed mood. As cucumbers consist of sugar, electrolytes and B vitamins to replenish necessary nutrients that the body has lost, it is important to have everything to overcome headache. Besides, cucumbers are used as quick meals to thwart off your hunger.

If you are looking for an easy way to get rid of cellulite, it is advised to rub one or two slices of cucumbers on the problem area for a few minutes. The phytochemical present in the cucumber can cause collagen in your skin to firm, tighten the outer layer and reduce the visibility of cellulite. It works extremely great on skin tightening procedures in London.

If you are too stressed and do not have enough time for facial massage, then cut an entire cucumber and then place it in boiling water. The nutrients and chemicals present in cucumber will have some reaction due to boiling water thus, creating a soothing aroma for decreasing stress level.

If you have had a lunch with your business partner and realized you do not have mints, take a slice of cucumber and keep it in your mouth for at least 30 second to get rid of bad breath. The photochemical present in cucumber will kill the bacteria in your mouth that is held responsible for bad breath.

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Created on Feb 13th 2018 01:55. Viewed 738 times.

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