Cucumber is a one of the oldest ground family and widely cultivated plant. Where as it belongs to the same botanical family melons and squashes. Cucumber is rich in fiber and calories. According to the WHF- World health Food cucumber contains high antioxidants nutrients include vitamin c, magnesium and beta-carotene.



Peels of the cucumber are rich in dietary fiber which helps to reduce the constipation. Cucumber is also one of the important vegetable in kitchen use.

Diet: Some one said beauty begins from inside. Cucumber contains 95% of water, due to it act as a coolant that keeps the body hydrated. 95% of water content in cucumber that helps in cleansing the system of toxins. The good form to include cucumber in our diet is in form of salads, raita and cucumber buttermilk.


Cucumber is Natural toner:

Cucumber contain 95% of water, hence it is a good catalyst in cleansing the skin and also improves the dull greasy complexion. Extract the juice from pure cucumber and apply it all over your face and neck, leave it for 30 minutes and rinse well with the cold water and after wipe the face with the clean and soft towel.

Cucumber Yogurt Mask:

Cucumber yogurt mix mast will removed the dead cells in the skin and make the skin glow all the time. Take a cup of cucumber and yogurt mix them will and apply it on the face and keep it for 30 minutes. The mixture hydrates the dry skin and also heals the sunburn. Cucumber yogurt mix will prevent in blackheads and dry skin.

Anti tan mask:

Cucumber has more than 95% of the water content in it. Along with cucumber juice mix 2tbsp of oats powdered and 2 tbsp of yogurt apply it on your face and rest it free for 15 minutes. After wash with the cold water, you can feel a touch softy skin and it removes the tan and improves the texture of the skin.

Cucumber for Hairs:

Cucumber juice contains the silicon and sulphur. The combination of minerals in the cucumber juice will promotes the hair growth. Apply the cucumber juice for scalp thoroughly and leave it for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with good conditioned shikakai or Shampoo.

Cucumber for Eyes:

If it often showed in many movies, keeping the cucumber on the eyes will reduce puffy eyes and makes them fresh. Keeping cucumber slice on the eyes will reduce the puffyness and water retention.

Most importantly it is always suggested that when you make any beauty packs at home the ingredients used should be made of from natural and cost effective.