For various reasons, in our day-to-day life, our skin tends to become dry and irritated. To combat this, various lotions and masks containing artificial compounds are often marketed. However, there are several ways to make a natural mask that favors the recovery and care of our skin.
Without a doubt when we talk about caring for our skin, a very common image is that of cucumber slices on the eyes or the application of honey on the skin. In this article we are going to show how to make a natural mask to take care of our skin with just cucumber, honey and olive oil.
Benefits of this mask
For this natural mask we will use cucumber, honey and olive oil.
On the one hand, cucumber is one of the most widely used ingredients as a cosmetic. This food contains a good amount of vitamin E, water and natural oils . This makes cucumber a perfect ingredient to hydrate the skin and provide vitality . In addition, cucumber contains properties that help regenerate our skin , which is damaged every day by a multitude of factors (acne, pimples, burns, stretch marks).
Furthermore, we have honey . Honey is one of the most nutritious foods that we can take, which has many benefits for the body. However, we can also take advantage of this ingredient to improve our skin.
Honey is a powerful antioxidant , which are important for the dermal layers of the skin and to maintain a correct elasticity and resistance in it. In addition, honey has antibacterial properties , which will be a perfect ingredient to cleanse our skin.
Finally, we have olive oil , which has been used since ancient times as a natural exfoliant for the skin. Furthermore, due to its high content of natural fatty acids and vitamin E, it is a great option to fight against skin aging .
Elaboration
To make this natural mask we will need cucumber, honey and olive oil .
First, we will start by peeling the cucumber and pouring it into a bowl. Later we will add a little honey along with a little olive oil . Finally, we can stir everything well and that's it, however, the best thing would be to crush the entire mixture so that it is very compact.
Once we have the elaborated mask, it will be ready to apply it to our skin .
