DIY Cucumber Face Cream Recipe with 4 Ingredients: Discover Your Skin’s New Best Friend!
Author: Jinane Doughan
- Professional makeup artist with a degree from the French Fashion Institute ESMOD Dubai
- Specializes in natural skincare and haircare
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This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always perform a patch test before using any natural skincare or haircare products.
Another powerful tool in your skincare arsenal, our DIY Cucumber Face Cream Recipe with 4 ingredients offers a simple yet effective way to rejuvenate your skin. This easy-to-make cream is designed to reduce puffiness under the eyes and eliminate dark circles, ensuring a refreshed, youthful appearance.
In addition to tackling puffiness, this cucumber face cream helps recapture your skin’s natural glow. With its gentle exfoliating properties and brightening effects, it’s an excellent addition to any skincare routine. Plus, it’s all-natural and unbelievably easy to make! Try it out and see how it transforms your complexion.
For optimal results, use this DIY cucumber face cream after applying its sister product, the Easy DIY Cucumber Face Toner. The toner prepares your skin and enhances the effectiveness of the cream.
Ingredients Needed
Choose high-quality ingredients to boost the effectiveness and safety of your DIY beauty products.
- Cucumber: 4 small pieces or 2 medium-sized or 1 large
- Cornstarch Powder
- Vegetable Glycerine
- Mint Carrier Oil
Tools Needed
- Measuring cup
- 2 medium-sized or small bowls
- Vegetable peeler to peel the cucumber skin
- Blender to juice the cucumber
- A couple of teaspoons
- Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- Small silicone spatula
- Small container to store your DIY Cucumber Face Cream
Prior to use, ensure that both your utensils and containers are properly cleaned and disinfected. Wash them with warm soapy water, dry with a tissue, and then sanitize by spraying with 70% medical alcohol. Wipe them clean and let them air dry before use.
Steps: DIY Cucumber Face Cream Recipe
Spoons Explained!
In some articles, we use spoon measurements for non-liquid ingredients. These terms apply to both tablespoons and teaspoons:
- One Spoon: Ingredient filled and leveled in a measuring spoon.
- Rounded Spoon: Ingredient slightly piled above the spoon’s edge.
- Heaped Spoon: Ingredient scooped as high as possible on the spoon.
- Slightly Heaped Spoon: A bit more than a rounded spoon but not overly heaped.
Make Fresh Cucumber Juice
1- Choose fresh cucumbers, wash them thoroughly and peel them.
2- Slice the cucumbers into smaller chunks to make blending easier.
3- Place the cucumber chunks into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
4- Pour the blended cucumber mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a bowl. Press down with a spoon or spatula to extract as much juice as possible.
5- Measure out 1/2 cup of cucumber juice to make the DIY Cucumber Face Cream. Store any leftover juice in the refrigerator and use within a few days.
Make the Cucumber Face Cream
6- Pour the 1/2 cup of cucumber juice into a separate bowl.
7- Add 2 rounded teaspoons of cornstarch powder.
8- Blend the juice and cornstarch thoroughly, until the powder is completely dissolved.
9- Place the bowl in a bain-marie (hot water bath). A bain-marie is made by placing the bowl in a larger pot filled with hot, steaming water. It’s important to stir the contents continuously while the bowl is in the bain-marie to prevent lumps from forming.
Keep stirring until the mixture develops a creamy texture, then remove the bowl from the bain-marie. In my case, it took about 3 minutes for the contents to acquire the desired creamy consistency.
10- Add 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable glycerine.
11- Add 1/2 teaspoon of mint carrier oil.
12- Blend the ingredients thoroughly using a small spatula until you are satisfied that they have combined uniformly.
13- Scoop the face cream into a small container for storage.
14- The DIY Cucumber Face Cream Recipe is now complete. Enjoy!
How to Use: DIY Cucumber Face Cream
Here is how to make the most of your DIY cucumber face cream:
a. Cleanse Your Face: Begin by thoroughly cleansing your face with a gentle cleanser to remove any dirt, oil, or makeup. This step ensures that your skin is prepared to absorb the cucumber cream effectively.
b. Apply Cucumber Toner: Next, use a cucumber toner (as described in Easy DIY Cucumber Face Toner). Apply the toner evenly across your face using a cotton pad or your fingertips. Allow it to dry completely, which should take about 30 minutes. This step helps prepare your skin for the cream.
c. Apply the Cucumber Cream: Once the toner has dried, apply a generous amount of the cucumber face cream to your face. Gently massage the cream in upward circular motions, ensuring even coverage. Leave the cream on for 30 minutes to let the ingredients deeply nourish and rejuvenate your skin.
d. Rinse Off: After 30 minutes, rinse your face with lukewarm water and pat it dry with a soft towel.
Store the cream in the refrigerator to keep it fresh and extend its shelf life. For best results, follow this routine every morning and evening.
Benefits
There are many benefits to using this DIY cucumber face cream, top among them:
Reduces Puffiness Under the Eyes: The cooling properties of cucumber help to soothe and reduce puffiness, making your eyes look refreshed and less tired.
Eliminates Dark Circles: Regular use of the cucumber face cream can help diminish dark circles, giving you a brighter, more even complexion.
Recaptures Skin’s Glow: The nourishing ingredients in the cream work to revitalize dull skin, restoring its natural radiance and healthy glow.
Helps Exfoliate the Skin: The cream gently exfoliates, removing dead skin cells and promoting a smoother, more even texture.
Tightens the Skin: It helps to firm and tighten the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and giving a youthful look.
Brightens the Skin: The natural properties of cucumber and other ingredients work together to enhance your skin’s brightness and overall clarity.
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The steps for the DIY Cucumber Face Cream Recipe are demonstrated between the timestamps 3m0s and 7m38s of this video,