Cucumber Treatments for Sensitive Skin
These DIY Cucumber Treatments facials and masks are perfect for sensitive skin. Chill the mixture in your fridge before use to make it especially soothing. The fresh extracts from cucumbers have been shown to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and they are rich in Vitamin C, which is excellent for the skin.
DIY Cucumber Treatments
Materials
Sensitive Skin Mask, Version 1
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
- 1 tablespoon oats (fine cut) or oat bran
- 1 whole cucumber
- 2 tablespoons plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
Sensitive Skin Mask, Version 2
- 1 teaspoon plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon chopped cucumber
- 1 teaspoon diced parsley
Instructions
Version 1
- Mix together the yeast and oats in a small bowl and set aside.
- Peel the cucumber and place it in a small food processor and process until only liquid remains.
- Add the yogurt and honey and process further to mix.
- Add the brewer's yeast and oats to the cucumber/honey mixture and process to mix fully.
- To use, apply to clean face and neck skin and leave on for anywhere from 15 minutes to a half hour.
- Rinse well and follow with toner and moisturizer.
- Do not store, keep or make "extra" of this mixture.
Version 2
- Puree (or use your chopper) on the cucumber and parsley, until it is finely mixed.
- Add the yogurt and mix until smooth.
- Cover your face with creamy mask.
- Leave on for 15-20 minutes for best results.
- Rinse with water.
- Do not store, keep or make "extra" of this mixture.
First publication by Spa Index February 10, 2003