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Cucumber on the eyes

1/ What is cucumber for the eyes?

Rich in water:

The cucumber is very rich in water (96%), we don't teach you anything so far. It has many virtues and benefits for the body and the organism but also and above all for the skin. Its richness in water gives it diuretic and draining properties. It also contains many fibers allowing it to participate in the proper functioning of intestinal transit. Cucumber doesn't stop there, it helps with stress and anxiety. It makes you want, doesn't it?

But do you know what cucumber is for on the face, what types of care are recommended and what products to use, we tell you everything.

Cucumber is a real hydration booster for your skin. And guess what? It works miracles against the appearance of bags and dark circles under the eyes. Want a smoldering look? Then follow all our beauty tips for healthy skin.

Its benefits on the eyes:

You probably know it, but the skin of the eyelids and around the eyes is very thin and therefore very fragile. The main action of the cucumber on it will be to rehydrate this thin layer of skin. In addition, it is very fresh and helps to decongest the eye contour, it acts as a thermal treatment. The cucumber will inevitably become your ally for the aftermath of difficult evenings when the eyes are all puffy and dark circles and other puffiness are part of it. So one thing remains, cucumber is effective for the eyes, it is the repairing treatment par excellence and the best remedy to counter dark circles and puffiness. A little advice concerning the eye contour, it is preferable to avoid applying your cream on the eye contour, the skin being very thin it will store the cream and therefore promote the appearance of puffiness... That's how it is at Mademoiselle Saint Germain, we like to give you little beauty tips.

2/ Cucumber on the eyes morning and/or evening

The skin around the eyes being very fragile, it deserves to be pampered, which is why you should not be afraid to apply eye contour care, creams or other remedies daily, morning and /or evening. This will reduce or even eliminate dark circles and bags under the eyes. The water present in the cucumber allows in a few minutes to do a world of good to your face and especially to your eyes.

Mademoiselle Saint Germain treatments:

Have you heard of our Bonneuil white cucumber eye contour treatment from the Potager du Roi de Versailles? A real regenerating jelly with immediate assimilation, Mademoiselle Saint Germain Eye Contour is a moisturizing, anti-dark circles and anti-puffiness treatment. Formulated with a cucumber extract from the King's Garden, it reduces wrinkles and fine lines caused by dehydration. Its more? Its metallic ball which decongests the eye contour by its freshness effect and its richness in cedar bark, at the origin of its light brown color, which brings to the care its anti-dark circles properties.

This eye contour treatment is small and easy to use, you can put it in your bag and simply take it out when you feel slightly tired and apply the product to the skin around the eye and the skin. mobile eyelid. You'll see it's a real miracle the day after an evening that's been a little too drunk. In a few minutes you will find a sublime look.

The Mademoiselle Saint Germain eye contour treatment is part of a range of 3 products:

-The eye contour
-The Cucumber Day Cream (moisturizing, revitalizing and mattifying)
-The exfoliating mask with Fontainebleau sand (awarded at the Victoires de la Beauté 2020/21 please)
All these treatments are composed of white cucumber from Bonneuil, a species of cucumber of yesteryear which had disappeared and which has been specially relocated to the Vegetable garden of Versailles for the needs of Mademoiselle Saint treatments.
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3/ Cucumber slices on the eyes

You have probably already heard of the two fresh cucumber slices to place on your closed eyes, but do you know why this treatment is so popular. Difficult to make simpler at first. This grandmother's recipe has proven itself over time by demonstrating its benefits against dark circles and bags under the eyes. All you have to do is cut two nice slices of cucumbers and place them on your eyes for a few minutes (about 10-15 min), as soon as you no longer feel the fresh effect of the cucumber you can remove them and you're done, even no need to rinse your eyes. The eyes will appear visibly less puffy.

Face masks:

There are also many face masks and the reviews are just as positive. Making an eye mask on a daily basis can significantly reduce puffiness, dark circles and fine lines. How to tell you, you never have enough eye masks in your bathroom.

To make at home, this simple mask to allow you to relax the eyes and remove dark circles immediately. The main thing when making a homemade mask, it is advisable to choose fresh and organic ingredients preferably to have better effects. One of our favorite masks is the chamomile and yogurt mask. But there is something for everyone: potatoes, fruit extracts, etc.

Chamomile has soothing, relaxing effects, it will be the perfect element to relax your eyes.

By mixing yogurt with chamomile you will obtain a cream that you can apply to the eye contour, very economical this treatment will soften your skin. Apply it at least 3 times a week and if you want constant effects, we strongly advise you to do it daily. The mask is to be left on for 20 minutes then rinse with cold water then your skin is beautiful, all you have to do is apply your moisturizer and why not take the opportunity to test our brand new Cucumber Day Cream Bonneuil white.

Tip 0 mess:

Little tip if you have any product left, you can very well store your cream/mask in a tightly closed glass container, all in the refrigerator. In addition, from now on, you are experts and you know that keeping your treatment in the fridge will only be beneficial thanks to the effect that the cold has on your eyes.

So ready to have a look filled with radiance, thanks to all these natural recipes, no more puffy eyes and bags under the eyes, from now on you will be all the rage with your doe eyes.

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