Cucumber for eyes: Lack of sleep and eyes sticking to the mobile screen, often people are troubled by eye swelling and dark circles. You must have seen many times in social media and beauty tips that people relax by placing cucumber slices on the eyes. Does keeping cucumber on the eyes really get relief to the eyes or is it just a beauty trend?

Dr. Anchal says that vitamin C, caffeic acid and antioxidants present in cucumbers can be helpful in reducing the eye inflammation and lightening dark circles. This completely scientific method cannot be said, but this domestic recipe has been effective for many people.

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Reduce swelling

The coolness present in cucumbers reduces inflammation. Especially after working on the screen for a long time, keeping the eyes on the eyes provides relief.

Help in lightening dark circles

The antioxidants and silica present in cucumbers can help tone the skin under the eyes.

Gives moisture

Cucumbers are high in water, which gives moisture to the skin around the eyes.

How to use correctly?

• Cool the cucumber in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes
• Then cut two round slices and keep it on the eyes
• Relax the eyes for 10 to 15 minutes

Precautions are also necessary

• Wash cucumber thoroughly and apply it on the eyes
• If you have an allergy or skin irritation problem, first do the patch test
• Cucumber only helps in fatigue and inflammation, do not use it in any severe eye disease

Cucumber can be a natural and easy way to relieve eyes, but it would be wrong to consider it to be eye medicine. This is just a supportive home remedy, not treatment. If there is persistent irritation, swelling or pain in the eyes, it is necessary to seek advice from a doctor.

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Disclaimer: Some information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, you must consult the concerned expert.