Using Fresh Cucumber to Make an All-Natural, Eco-Friendly Face Mask

Face need a lift? Looking for an eco-friendly do-it-yourself, all-natural face mask that is cheap, easy will refresh, refine and tone? Look no further, this recipe is sure to please. Made with fresh cucumber, this mask works exceptionally well on oily skin, but is a great tool to keep all skin types soft, clean and glowing.

Tools and Ingredients

• 3/4 of a whole organic cucumber
• 2 1/2 tbsp of plain yogurt
• 2 (small) egg whites (or 1 large egg white)
• small container to store egg yolks
• small container to hold egg whites until needed
• 1 3/4 tsp lemon juice
• blender
• spatula
• small container to hold mask
• face cloth and/or hand towel
• cool or warm water
• a light moisturizer (optional)

Separate 2 small eggs (or 1 large one). Place the yolks (covered) in the refrigerator. Keep the whites nearby in a small container. The yolks are not required for this recipe.

Thoroughly wash the cucumber and cut off approximately 3/4 of it.

Put the 3/4 cucumber (with skin) in a blender and mix it until it becomes a uniform puree. Cucumber skin can be sharp--err on the side of caution when pureeing, and give it an extra minute or so to be sure there are no unexpected edges.

Add the plain yogurt, lemon juice and egg whites to the blender cannister. Continue to puree until the paste is of uniform consistency. For an extra cooling mask, add a drop of two of mint extract while pureeing.

Pour the paste mixture into a container. The paste will be somewhat sticky; use a rubber spatula to pull out what is stuck to the sides. Unscrew the bottom of your blender and get any remaining mask that may be under the blades out by knocking them firmly and carefully on the container.

If you prefer a chilled mask, place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Using warm water and a face cloth, give your face and neck a quick wipe to remove any excess oil or dirt.

Apply the cucumber mask to your face and neck with your fingers, avoiding the eyes and hairline.

Wait approximately 25 minutes, then using warm water, rinse it off completely.

Pat dry and apply a light moisturizer (if desired).

Enjoy the cool, fresh feeling of clean, radiant skin!