A cooling facial mist might be the one thing you need for a soothing break from the summer heat. It not only refreshes but also imparts richness and glow to your face. It provides various other benefits to your skin.
Cucumber is one of the most refreshing, cooling and nutrient-rich vegetables out there.
What can you expect if you incorporate a cucumber-based toner into your daily routine?  Here’s a quick summary:
It helps to keep your skin at the right pH
After cleansing, your skin will have moved from its optimum slightly-acid state to the alkaline end of the pH spectrum.
It freshens your skin during the day
Whether you work inside or outside, freshening up your skin a couple of times during the day makes you feel brand new and helps to keep your skin hydrated. Keep a bottle of cucumber mist toner in your desk or hand bag. Apply the mist sparingly, to ensure your makeup stays intact. In summer, keep your cucumber mist in the fridge for a super-refreshing wakeup call.
It helps to prevent acne breakouts
If your skin is prone to spots and acne, using a cucumber toner can help to prevent breakouts. Regular use of cucumber water on your skin helps to keep excess oil under control. It also keeps your skin at the correct pH, which deters the growth of bacteria on your skin.
It helps to prevent wrinkles
The action of cucumber helps to hydrate skin and keep it supple. A study showed that cucumber juice stops the enzyme hyaluronidase from degrading hyaluronic acid, which is a natural substance in your skin that attracts moisture. Cucumber has also been shown to inhibit the degradation of elastin by the enzyme elastase. [1] So you can hope for more hyaluronic acid in your skin and springier elastin fibres – just what you need for younger-looking skin.
It helps to overcome sun damage
Our cucumber mist toner is perfect for the job. It delivers a pleasing coolness, as well as a host of vitamins to aid skin recovery. Cucumber is also full of natural flavonoids, tannins, and vitamin C, which are potent antioxidants that can help to combat the cell damage that follows UV exposure.
It helps to reduce dark eye circles
Cucumbers are full of antioxidants these antioxidants may help reduce the inflammation that causes puffiness and dark circles.[3] So taking a nap with cucumber slices over your eyes isn’t an old wives’ tale!
It helps to reduce pore size
Cucumber juice is one of the best natural ways to treat enlarged pores. It also makes your skin feel tighter and firmer.