Peak relaxation, if you will.
But have you ever wondered why cucumbers are the chosen fruit (yes, fruit) for the job?
Furthermore, have you ever wondered if cucumber slices on the eyes are actually beneficial?
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Short answer, yes.
Meet the Experts
Why Do People Put Cucumbers on Their Eyes?
While there are a million-and-one eye treatment options nowadays, sometimes old tricks are the best tricks.
“Necessity is the mother of invention,” says Camp.
Cucumbers offer several skin health properties.
It is popularly used in Indian traditional medicine due to its cleansing action within the body."
Benefits of Cucumbers on Eyes
There are multiple benefits to putting cucumbers on the eyes.
Cucumbers also have nourishing properties to soothe your skin and protect against skin irritations as well as reduce swelling.
“Cucumbers have been used for their clinical and therapeutic properties for centuries,” reiterates Aguilar.
Camp also shares that a cold cucumber can cause constriction of superficial blood vessels.
Like any treatment, it’s possible for you to always spot test if you are unsure.
If you’re familiar with the physicality of a whole cucumber, you could have probably guessed that much.
“Its best to use slices with the seeds and place them over the eyes,” Aguilar shares.
“A piece large enough the cover the brows and upper and lower eyelids is recommended.”
Cucumbers have a cooling effect on the skin.
“A cold cucumber works better than a room temperature one for treatingpuffy eyes,” Camp shares.
“This is because the cold temperature constricts the superficial vessels in the skin that contribute to swelling.”
Beyond the basics, Camp shares some pro tips to get the most out of your cucumber experience.
And, if you prefer to go the skincare route versus actual cucumber slices, you’re in luck.
Many skincare products specifically targeting the eyes are formulated with cucumber to help hydrate and comfort the skin.
Our experts recommend using cool cucumber slices on the eyes.
One studyshows leaving them on for 10 minutes noticeably reduces visible puffiness.
After applying cucumbers to your eyes, washing your face is a personal preference.
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