Can raw cucumber be applied directly to the face?

Love of beauty is human nature. In addition to using skin care products, there are many small ways in life to improve people's skin quality. In addition to being used for beauty, cucumbers can also be used for beauty treatments. Many people also like to use cucumbers as facial masks, which has a better moisturizing effect. However, when using cucumbers for beauty treatments, you must pay attention to the method, otherwise it will be counterproductive. So can raw cucumber be applied directly on the face?

1. Applying cucumber on your face is actually not advisable. A dew-like sticky substance will form on the surface of fresh cucumber slices, which will temporarily cause skin tightness but make the skin more dry and wrinkled. The skin is the first layer of protection for the human body. No matter how many nutrients cucumber contains, it is almost impossible to improve the skin by applying it. Cucumbers are rich in water and can indeed have a moisturizing effect, but the skin will not absorb it. When the water-containing cucumber is taken away from the face, the 'water source' on the face will disappear, and the skin will naturally become tight. The amount of water that the skin can actually absorb is very little, and the effect is not even as fast as drinking an extra glass of water.

2. Choose the right time to apply cucumber on your face. Cucumber is rich in vitamin C and other substances and is a typical photosensitive fruit and vegetable. If you don't choose the right time or take effective sun protection measures when using cucumber on your face, it is very easy to get sun spots due to the decomposition of photosensitive substances. Therefore, applying cucumber on your face before going to bed at night is the best way to achieve good results.

3. Note that although applying cucumber on the face is a natural way to hydrate and moisturize, it is still not suitable for daily use. The skin's absorption capacity is limited. Applying it every day will not only fail to provide the skin with more nutrition, but will increase the burden on the skin and cause skin problems to worsen. If your skin is seriously dehydrated, you can use it for 2-3 consecutive days to strengthen hydration, and then maintain the frequency of 2-3 times a week.