Cucumber

The cucumber is a plant from the gourd family, the fruit of which is a fleshy berry. It comes from the humid and warm regions of India and China. The genus includes about 60 species and is widespread in the tropics and subtropics of the Old World. Most species grow in Africa.

Cucumber contains a huge amount of water and thus regulates the loss of moisture in the skin, maintains its hydration, reduces redness and swelling. It contains magnesium, potassium, biotin, vitamin A, B1 and antioxidants. Cucumber extract contains a high concentration of antioxidants, vitamin C and lactic acid and provides protection against free radicals. It is a great helper for balancing skin tone and texture.

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Cucumber helps purify the blood and is thus a great helper, for example, in the treatment of high blood pressure.