Cucumber and its benefits for your health and beauty

Popularly, the cucumber we know its uses and applications in cosmetics. Are well known its moisturizing properties and its use for the manufacture of masks.
In this article we are going to remember its topical application, but also discover the properties and benefits of us when we take it as food.

Topical applications of cucumber

The high content in water (95%) and its richness in vitamin E and essential oils make the cucumber has emollient, refreshing and antigrasientas properties and is used much like moisturising face cream cleansing and nourishing, providing a much more fresh and rested appearance. Improving the appearance of the skin, rejuvenating it is even, as postulated its ability to prevent the appearance of wrinkles.
The antigrasienta property makes it a great remedy for acne and pimples then neutralizes the fat that accompanies the acne.
We may also use the cucumber to treat skin problems such as burns, wounds, dermatitis, prolonged exposure to the Sun and it has also proved effective in the treatment of rosacea.
If you apply two fresh slices of cucumber on the eyes, we will have a remedy very effective for the eyes tired and irritated, dark circles, styes and conjunctivitis.
By its high content of sulfur and silicon, cucumber helps the growth of hair and to give it shine.
We can also apply a prepared cucumber to relieve the discomfort of legs tired or charged.

Properties of cucumber as food consumption

Again, his great contribution of water is the primary responsibility of their properties. Their low caloric value makes it ideal component of the diets to lose weight. This also gives it diuretic properties, so its consumption is recommended in patients suffering edema, gout, urinary tract infections, hypertension, etc.
It has a powerful cleansing action.
It contains lots of fiber helps regulate digestion and contains a substance (erepsin) that acts as protector of the intestinal mucosa.
Those who have a tendency to suffer from diarrhea or gas must consume it wisely.
As we can see, we can use cucumber topically to treat various conditions and improve our appearance. Also will help us debug our body and to follow a healthy diet.

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