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After a long, stressful day, sometimes an emergency spa night is exactly what you need.
Before you feel like the day couldn’t be any worse, take a look in the fridge.
Some fruits and vegetables that you have lying around can make the perfect face mask.
When you go to a spa, you’ll often have cucumber slices placed on your eyes.
So why not use them all over your face?
The fruit is 95% water, making it an excellent hydrator for dry, tired skin.
They also contain vitamin C and folic acid, which promote even skin tone and texture.
Blend them until they have a liquid texture.
Filter the mix through a strainer and use the liquid on your face.
Wait about 10-15 minutes before rinsing off.
Honey also works to reduce breakouts, working in tangent with the anti-inflammatory nature of cucumber.
For red, irritated skin, add some plain yogurt along with sliced cucumber into your blender.
Since it’s filled with protein, yogurt is effective at rebuilding skin tissue.
It also haslactic acid, which gently exfoliates the skin and reduces the appearance of pores.
For a cooling effect, place it in the fridge before applying the mask.
To clear out congested pores, try theMario Badescu Cucumber Tonic Mask.
The cucumber tonic mask brightens and refreshes the skin, improving the overall texture and tone.
The sheet mask instantly soothes and hydrates dry, tired skin, making it an excellent pick-me-up.
