Cucumber juice was and is still used for years in Middle Eastern and Asian countries to help calm and cool the skin. The most common use of more common use of Cucumber juice was to soothe puffy eyes. The high-water content in the cucumber pulp helps to hydrate tender skin in the eye region. If the cucumber are pre-chilled, blood vessels in the area contract and swelling is reduced. Cucumber extracts contain ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and caffeic acid, both of which help soothe skin irritations and reduce swelling. Cucumber juice cannot reduce acne by itself but it can be a great addition to products that contain medical grade anti-acne ingredients. The MDacne products contain cucumber juice as treatment boosters.
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