Cucumber, a member of the Cucurbitaceae family, is a creeping vine that bears cucumiform fruits used as vegetables. Originally, cucumber was cultivated in South Asia, but today, it is being grown in most parts of the world because of its various health benefits. In India, people have grown cucumber for food and medicinal purposes since ancient times; this fruit vegetable is one of the main ingredients of the Mediterranean diet.

Cucumber, which is low in calories, cholesterol, fat, and sodium, is a widely used product for health and, because of the high amounts of water content, is being used for skin.

Properties of Cucumber:

1. Cucumber is well known for its dehydration property. Cucumbers mostly consist of water in them along with important electrolytes.
2. Experts believe that cucumbers may have anti-inflammatory properties. Cucumber helps in curing any inflammations, swellings and irritations caused on the skin.
3. Cucumbers contain a range of Vitamin A, Vitamin B and antioxidants, including a type known as lignans. The antioxidant property of cucumber makes the skin soft and free from radicals.
4. Because of its high water content, Cucumber is suitable for all skin types, i.e., dry skin and sensitive skin, because it is very mild and hypoallergenic.
5. Though cucumbers are low in calories, they have many important vitamins and minerals. Some of them are Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese etc. These vitamins and minerals help in treating skin rashes and irritations.

Benefits of Cucumber for Skin

Cucumber, consisting of 96% water in it, makes it a hydrating addition to DIY skin treatments, and because of this, it is generally safe for sensitive skin. Some of the important benefits of cucumber for the skin are listed below:

1. Treats Puffiness of Eyes:

The instant solution for puffiness of the eyes is using cucumber for eyes. The water content present in the cucumber hydrates your eyes and lessens the puffiness and swelling around the eyes. Cucumber also contains caffeine and ascorbic acids, which help diminish the swelling and puffiness around the eyes.