Cucumber Avocado Facial Mask

Recipe by Cucumber Growers

Got a sunburn? Or dry itchy skin? Then this avocado cucumber face mask might be one of the best remedies for you. Both avocado and cucumber have cooling and soothing properties that will instantly relieve itchy, dry, flaky and sensitive skin with dark patches. The avocado will leave a thin film of moisture and oils that will retain moisture and prevent your skin from drying out, while the cucumber will refresh and hydrate tired & dehydrated skin.

BENEFITS OF CUCUMBER FOR SKINCARE

Cucumber contains 95% percent moisture, phyto-chemicals, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Cucumber provides a cooling relief when applied to skin and also helps tone, brighten and lighten it. For oily skin, cucumber will cleanse pores and drive out stale sebum stuck deep into the pores. For dry skin, cucumber will deeply hydrate, exfoliate and calm inflammation.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped avocado
1 egg white
2 teaspoons powdered milk.

Directions

Preperation
Blend all the ingredients together until they form a smooth, paste-like consistency. The mask can either be used immediately or left in the fridge for half an hour first.
Usage
Massage 2 tbsp of the mask onto face and neck using circular upward motions. Relax for 30 minutes, or until the mask is dry. Rinse off with warm water, then follow with a cold water rinse. Pat dry.