1.Rinse your cucumber in cool water to remove anything that may be on the peel like dirt or bacteria.

Using a sharp knife and a cutting board, carefully cut the cucumber in half. If your blender isn’t particularly powerful, you may want to chop one half into smaller pieces to make smooth blending easier.

Take one-half of the cucumber and set it aside. The other half can go into the refrigerator to save for another mask or even a healthy snack. Cut cucumbers can last for up to a week in the refrigerator.

2.Using your blender, puree half of the cucumber for 15 seconds or until the consistency is thick and watery. 

Place the fine mesh strainer over the mixing bowl and pour the blended cucumber into the strainer to separate the juice from the solids. Instead of throwing the solids in the trash, consider saving them to blend into a smoothie for added fiber and nutrients. If you don’t want to save them, try composting them so nothing goes to waste.

For an extra-refreshing treatment, pop the juice into the freezer for ten minutes to cool it down before moving on to the next step.

3.Make sure your hair is away from your face. With your hands, apply the cucumber juice to your clean face using a circular motion to massage the ingredients into your skin. Leave the mask on for 15 minutes. 

4. Wash the mask off with cool water and dry your face by patting it with a clean towel. Avoid using hot water to rinse since it can dry out your skin.