Prof. Dr. apt. Mangestuti Agil, MS., again shares the secrets of natural beauty for Indonesian women besides using aloe vera and coconut oil, namely with cucumber. We must be familiar with cucumber because it is widely cultivated in our beloved country and in the world.
Studies show that cucumber contains compounds containing lignans, vitamin K, cucurbitacin, and its derivative compounds (triterpenoids), flavonoids (apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, and kaempferol), antioxidants (beta-carotene and vitamin C), B vitamins, other vitamins, and minerals. .
According to Prof. Mangestuti, cucumber has many uses, one of which is to treat eye bags and inflammation because it can provide a cooling effect. The content of vitamin K in cucumbers can help prevent or heal skin damage around the eyes such as puffiness or blackness.
In addition, cucumber is also known as a skin cleansing product. The glycolic and lactic acids present in cucumber can be efficacious for exfoliation, which helps exfoliate dead skin cells. c The water content in cucumber can also prevent skin dryness.
If you have acne-prone skin, you can also treat it with a mask made from cucumber juice. This mask can help relieve irritation and swelling of facial skin. When added with oatmeal, the mask will provide a soothing, softening effect, and help exfoliate dead skin cells.
Source:
https://www.jawapos.com/kesehatan/29/01/2022/khasiat-mentimun-kosmetik-alami-untuk-mata-panda-to-kulit-mati/
