Fight Wrinkles and Sagging Skin with Cucumber and Aloe
Reviewed and approved by the doctor Karla Henríquez
The aging of the skin is a natural process that continues as the years pass through the stages of our lives. However, modern lifestyles have accelerated the aging process, causing many peoples to lose firmness prematurely of their skin as they begin to suffer from wrinkles. Fortunately, now that we are more aware of all the factors that can affect the health of the skin, there have been great discoveries of natural products that can help fight wrinkles, reduce the signs of aging and stimulate the regeneration of skin cells.
Two of these products with some amazing properties are cucumber and aloe vera gel. In fact, both of them are being incorporated into commercial cosmetic products to fight wrinkles as well as nourish, firm, and rejuvenate the skin.
But there’s no need to sink large sums of money into expensive treatments in order to take advantage of the benefits of these two simple ingredients. In today’s article, we’ll share a special recipe for a homemade gel to fight wrinkles and firm your skin.
What are the benefits of cucumber for your skin?
Cucumber is made up of up to 97% water and is filled with nutrients that benefit your overall bodily health and, of course, your skin.
For years this ingredient has been added to numerous beauty treatments. This is thanks to its invigorating and restorative properties. In fact, cucumber helps to treat problems like bags and dark circles under the eyes.
The high water content in addition to vitamin E also makes cucumber excellent for repairing, moisturizing, and protecting the cells of your skin.
As if that weren’t enough, cucumber contains antioxidants that help fight the effects of free radicals. These free radicals affect your skin and cause premature aging by reducing your production of collagen and elastin.
Finally, cucumber has astringent properties. These help to deeply cleanse your skin while controlling excess oils and associated problems, such as acne.
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What are the benefits of aloe vera for your skin?
One of its main benefits lies in its astringent properties that deeply cleanse the skin. It eliminates dirt and prevents the clogging of pores.
Aloe gel is also a powerful natural moisturizer that helps maintain the elasticity of your skin and prevents dryness.
As for the prevention of premature aging, aloe strengthens your skin’s ability to renew tissues, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin fibers. Thus, helping prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
In addition to all of the above, it’s a natural antibiotic that treats and prevents acne. It also helps you avoid scars that so often remain when you have chronic problems with pimples.
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The spectacular uses of aloe vera
How to make this cucumber and aloe gel to fight wrinkles
It’s easy to prepare and you can add it to your regular beauty routine to prevent and fight wrinkles and signs of aging also.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of distilled water (125 ml)
- 1/2 cup of cucumber, chopped with seeds removed (50 g)
- 1 capsule of vitamin E (optional)
- 1/2 cup of aloe get
Preparation
- Add the distilled water, chopped cucumber, and aloe gel to a blender.
- Process all ingredients until smooth and add the optional capsule of vitamin E.
- When you’re done, pour this gel into a container with a lid and store it in the refrigerator to make it last longer.
How to use it
- Before you go to bed, wash your whole face well with water and a mild soap.
- Apply this gel with a soft brush and leave it on overnight to penetrate deeply into your skin and let it do its work during your off hours.
- In the morning, simply rinse your face with warm water.
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