Cucumber Facial Treatment

We all know that for those of us that want clean skin, beauty and bath care, that we must read the ingredient label, making sure that the company that we buy from has full disclosure for every single ingredient contained in their products. 

At Ladies Blend, we choose to use simple formulas that include high-grade natural and organic ingredients, but sometimes purchasing pure skin care can be a complicated experience. 

Following is a very effective facial treatment recipe that anyone can make, it contains fresh organic cucumber and two other easy to find ingredients. 

A bit about Cucumbers:

• The high water content in cucumbers soften and hydrate skin.
• Their flesh is high in Vitamin C.
• They soothe minor skin irritations and help to rejuvenate and smooth wrinkles.
• Cucumber skin contains silica, magnesium and potassium, so be sure to buy organic.
• Some non-organic cucumbers have a thin wax coating, which may include carnuba wax.  This wax, when hand milled and naturally processed may seem like an appropriate choice however, I have read that the wax "traps" the pesticides used during the growing process, so always peel a non-organic cumber that has the wax coating, whether you eat it or use it on your skin.  The wax coating may also consist of other plant, animal, insect and petroleum materials and/or other compounds.
  
  Cucumber Facial Treatment

Ingredients:

• A good size chunk of finely grated organic cucumber - skin on, washed and scrubbed.
• Jojoba Oil - jojoba is a liquid wax which closely resembles the natural sebum within our skin, removes excess oils, balances the skin's natural oil and has natural anti-oxidant properties.
• White Kaolin Clay - a mild clay that stimulates circulation, gently exfoliates and cleanses, it does not draw oils from the skin which makes it a good choice for all skin types.

Directions:

• In a small dish add the grated cumber, next drizzle in a touch of jojoba, then sprinkle in a bit of the clay, enough to thicken up the mixture. 
• Use your fingers working in a circular motion to gently apply to face and neck. 
• At this point, you can either rinse with lukewarm water or leave on for a couple of minutes as a masque treatment, followed with a thorough warm water rinse. 
• Gently pat skin dry, always use care on delicate facial skin, excess pulling and scrubbing should be avoided. 

Additional Notes:

• Please don't be intimidated that this recipe does not have exact measurements, enjoy blending it to your desired consistency.  A spreadable thin paste-like application works well, not too thick though. 
• Discard any left over treatment, or even better, use it another body part, like hands and/or feet. 
• The one thing that would make this treatment extra special, is to follow with a refreshing, delicious spritz of organic cucumber hydrosol, a bit pricey, but definitely worth every bit.