Author: Namratha Gopal

Getting clear skin is a dream for everyone and most of us try every possible way to get clear and glowing skin. Most of the times we hear that in order to have a clear skin we need to follow the right skincare regimen. We do need to follow the proper skincare regimen using remedies and products both (whatever suits) and also eat healthy. Summer’s finally here and I thought why not share a cooling and hydrating skin care recipe? Here’s how you can make DIY cucumber skin clearing gel for hydrating and glowing skin-

CUCUMBER SKIN CLEARING GEL

RECIPE FOR DIY CUCUMBER SKIN CLEARING GEL

Benefits of the ingredients used in cucumber skin clearing gel:

Aloe vera gel

Aloe vera gel is immensely beneficial for your skin, especially when you are deeply tanned, have breakouts, itchiness, redness, acne scars etc. When applied, it acts like a barrier or the protecting layer on the skin, reducing wrinkles and thereby fighting aging. It also reduces acne and helps replenish natural moisture of the skin. By all this, we can understand that aloe vera is the main skincare ingredient in helping getting the clear skin very easily and also suits all the skin types.

Fresh cucumber juice

Cucumber juice can be applied without any ambiguity on the skin since it is made of water mostly. It is rich in vitamins and minerals, hydrates skin and most importantly gives a soothing pleasure to skin. Cucumber also has anti-inflammatory and anti-aging properties. Cucumber has same pH level as that of your skin thereby keeping acne at bay.

Vitamin E oil

Vitamin E is a great source of skin beneficial essential fatty acids and antioxidants. It has anti-inflammatory properties, helps with cell regeneration. These properties specifically help with the inflamed acne and nodules. Helps skin-damage issues from breakouts, sun damage etc. It has antioxidants thereby neutralizing the free radicals from the skin. 

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Method

Things you need:

  • 1/3 cup of aloe vera gel
  • 4 to 5 tablespoon of fresh cucumber juice
  • 4 vitamin E oil capsules

    Directions:

To make this DIY cucumber gel, take a small bowl or cup and pour 1/3 cup aloe vera gel, 4 to 5 tablespoon fresh cucumber juice, 4 capsules of vitamin E oil. Give a good mix and keep it in the pump bottle. Can store it in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Note that you can’t use fresh aloe vera gel as it can’t bind with other ingredients. Make sure to use the good brand of commercial aloe vera gel. In order to apply this, take small quantity of gel and massage on facial skin and neck. Can apply this before you to go to sleep and wash it in the morning. Also use this as a moisturiser during the day.

Note

  • Check whether you are compatible in applying the gel during night time since many people may feel cold, nausea etc
  • Avoid sensitive areas in case you feel any skin irritation.
  • Results won’t not be visible in one usage. Maintain consistency to see the best results.
  • Perform patch test before you use this gel and check if you are allergic to any of the ingredient used in this skin clearing gel.
  • Use organic products/ ingredients for best results and to maintain the skin health.
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