Benefits of Cucumber

Hyderabad, June 12: Cucumber and Cumin seeds are having many beneficiaries for both Health and Skin. Health benefits of Cumin seeds include its ability to aid in digestion, asthma, respiratory disorders, insomnia and many other.

Whereas, Cucumbers are rich in two basic elements which are needed for healthy digestion i.e water and fibre.

Here are some face packs prepared with Cucumber:

1) Cucumber and Rose Water:

* Take one Cucumber and abstract juice from it by using a mixer.
* Now add Rose water and Glycerine in equal quantities to the Cucumber Juice.
* The paste should be neither thin nor Thick.
* Apply it on the face before going to sleep. In the morning, wash your face with clean water and pat dry.
* After some days you will see an amazing change in the complexion of your skin.

2) Cucumber and curd face pack:

* Grate some cucumber and add two spoons of thick curd to it.
* Give it a good mix, and apply on clean face.
* Let it stay on for 30 minutes before rinsing with cold water.
* This face pack helps in removing tan and making skin soft. It is an ideal pack for oily / acne prone skin as curd helps in reducing shine and keeping acne at bay.

3) Cucumber and Honey face pack:

* Grate some cucumber and mix the pulp with rose water and honey.
* Apply the mixture on face and neck for 15 minutes, before rinsing with normal water.
* This pack also helps in hydrating the skin and making it radiant.
* Being devoid of citrus ingredients, this pack can be used in any season.

4) Cumin Seeds:

* First take equal quantities of white and black Cumin seeds and make it into a paste by using milk or cream.
* Apply the paste on face.
* After 20 minutes, rinse it off with cold water.
* To get best result use this pack twice in a week.

All these are homemade packs, so if they suit your skin in an initial couple of applications you can apply them as frequently as you desire.