Do cucumbers really help heal acne?

According to some sites I have seen, yes eg
http://www.innerself.com/Herbs/Herbal_Remedies_for_Acne.htm
Some foods that help alleviate acne include squash, cucumbers, celery, carrots, carrot tops, lettuce, potato, cabbage, beet tops, buckwheat, alfalfa sprouts, millet, brown rice, mung beans, dandelions, pears, cherries, papaya, persimmons, raspberries, watermelon, winter melon, aloe vera and mulberry leaves. Drinking plenty of water helps, too.

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Here is information from an indian herbal site that answers a lot of questions:

http://www.indiaparenting.com/faqs/beauty/acne_blemishes.shtml

Q: HI. I am a 21 year old female. I have acne for the past 2 years and I've tried eveything but most things have just made the problem worse. Finally a doctor prescribed clindoxyl gel which I have been using. It has worked great for me and I dont get pimples any more. However, I still have red and brown marks on my face that were left from previous pimples. Since I have been using clindoxyl gel, my skin is really dry. What is the difference between using lemon juice and cucumber AND lemon juice and honey. Also would the lemon make me break out again. Another question is in regards to your skin lightening remedy, will it turn my face red or anything, and will it make me break out and also will the hair on my face turn golden since that is what bleach usually does. I need ur help very urgent.

T ()


A: Use lemon and honey if you have dry skin, use lemon and cucumber if you have oily skin. The lemon will almost certainly not make you break out, but different skins react differently. In any case, you will only be applying it for 15 minutes and then washing off, so chances of breaking out into pimples are slim. Your facial hair will not turn golden since lemon is a light bleaching agent.

Vidula Chopra



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Q: I have oily skin and am now using the cucumber lemon recipe that you suggested and I have to say, I could see my skin glow the first time I used it. Maybe it is optimism, but I could see a mild reduction in the appearance of my post acne marks after my first use. So thank you for this! My question for this time is that I use Bath and Body Works' Neem Pore Refining Face Mask meant for oily skin. I have noticed that each time I use the product, I break out. Is this because it is purifying my skin and getting all the impurities out or is it just plain not suited to my skin? Please do let me know so I can discontinue use of it. Thanks

Nafisa (USA)


A: Thank you for your positive feedback. Discontinue use of the product asap; it is not suited to your skin. There are a million other products that will help purfify your skin without you breaking out.

Vidula Chopra



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Q: can i sleep in the cucumber and lemon juice also i use tri-luma cream can this be used with the lemon nd cucumber

Kim ()


A: Lemon is not suitable for overnight use. You could however apply only cucumber juice to your face and leave that on overnight. Yes, Triluma cream can be used in conjunction with these natural remedies.

Vidula Chopra



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Q: how long does the scars of acne go when using lemon and cucumber. also how small should the cucmber be crushed to and apply it to my face.

Mary ()


A: Timing depends on how dark the scars are. Very light scars start fading away after a week, and the complexion looks even. Darker scars will take a lot longer. Crush the cucumber slightly, and then squeeze out the juice with your hands, into a small bowl. Add a few drops of lemon and apply to your face.

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Q: Hello! My name is Nafisa. I am a college student and I live in the dorms. I read about your solution to getting rid of acne marks with lemon n cucumber juice. I was wondering if I could use plain lemon if I dont really mind the sting of it. The problem is, I dont have a kitchen and it would be hard for me to procure cucumber juice. So if I could mix lemon with something else, please do let me know. Secondly, I am using Neutrogena's acne mark fading cream. Should I continue with it or should I go for the lemon thing. Or both alternatingly? Thanks for your time. There is some amazing information on this site.

Nafisa ()


A: You could apply lemon juice mixed with honey, but honey is not ideal if you have oily skin. Try mixing besan, curd, haldi and lemon, and apply this to your face. All you really have to do to get cucumber juice, is smash a single cucumber slice, with its skin. Using plain lemon is not a very good idea since it is very harsh for the face. You can definitely alternate the cream along with the natural remedy.

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Q: Hi,I am a Sri Lankan my name is Sharina.I have very bad dry skin with patches redness and rash all over my face.[Eczima] I consult all the famous doctors for the past four years. They prescribed expensive creams and medicine did not help me but wostten the situation. After applying one cream my face swelled and was too red doctor asked me to stop it and prescribe three more but I did not use it. Now the face is more dry I feel I am having a egg mask on my face. I am now apply olive oil and coconut oil at night. I would like to know is gee better moisturiser. When I go out I apply Dermavive.Please do help me to make it better.

Name: Sharina ()


A: Ghee is a very good moisturiser. It is too oily for most people, but you could see if it suits you. Apply it at night and wash off in the morning. You could also apply a mask of egg yolk to your face everyday. Never wash your face with warm or hot water - always use cool or room temperature water. Drink a lot of water everyday to moisturise your body from within. Don't use soap to wash your face. Instead, apply a cold cream like Ponds, leave it on for 5-10 minutes, and wipe off with cotton (slightly damp). A good routine to adopt would be to apply the cold cream before going in for a shower in the morning, and removing it with cotton after your shower. Do the same at night to clean your face, apply ghee, and go to bed. See if this works.

I'm a guy, yes, CUCUMBER does cure acne. I have bad acne for over 10 years, try many treatment with antibiotic, gel, include topical steroid ( the one they said it will peel layer after layer of your skin to stop the acne), well, although my acne have gotten better with topical steroid but I know my skin is really in bad shape, it was constantly red and really sensitive to the sun, oilly and drying same time and all the time, have layers of dead skin cell on it, I just feel it is not a good long term solution.
Then my mom suggested me to put on some fresh slices of cucumber ( she said Just to cool the skin down because she saw my face skin always red). Within day, my skin slowly stop popping out new pimple. The cucumber magically sucks away all the OIL and at the same time stop the DRYNESS on my skin. Anyway, I have been on the thin slice cucumber (1 or 2 hrs) almost every night for the past 3 years. All my scars are gone ( I GUESS IF NO NEW PIMPLES, SCARS WILL GO AWAY BY THEMSELVES. Pimples are gone now. Try it, it is cheap, easy to put on and easy to wash in second.

hey there i just was given by a doctor pms-desonide and ive been using it for like 4 days today i see a little of difference but when i go outside in the sun turns red again the mark left over by the pimple and i was wondering i just put that lemon and cucumbers on my mark on my face im wondering how long should i leave it on and does it matter how long i should leave it on and do you think pms-desonide is good for a pimple mark left on my face just wonderin what you think and also one last thing i had this mark on my face for 3 months but only been using a cream for 4 days but how long do you think i should see a difference by too know if the cream acutally working

hey there..i m 21 years old...and i had been having issues of whiteheads appearing on my skin..it covers my complete cheek and chin...and little on forehead... it puts me off...because i take alot of care of my skin......i apply fresh coconut milk with few strands of kesar in it...overnight on my face. But wenever i m ready to go out..and apply my simple moisturizer...skin becomes very oily..and makes my face look very dull....
can i apply cucumber and lemon over night...?? and at the same time...i continue with coconut milk alternatively...??

I've been in that situation and there is really nothing you can do about it. There are things you can do to try to reduce the blemishes and get rid of acne/pimples temporarily but you will always be finding yourself cleaning your face or your body depending on where it's at.

I mean of course your acne should go away eventually but for some this is the case their whole life.

I'm 29 years old and have been suffering from these little pests since I was a teenager. I tried all sorts of face washes from the local grocery store and what not, but nothing seemed to work. If anything it would just make my skin dry and itchy.

Literally the best acne face wash I've ever used has been this stuff called clearpores. It has got rid of the acne to quickest and has been a success ever since I got it. It's unique cause of it's herbal supplement you take a long with it that helps your skin from the inside out. I saved money on it at skincleansingsystem.com at the time which was helpful.

You should really look into this stuff and if you can to assure the best results, get the 3 month supply because if it doesn't work it will still save you butt on the return policy.

Well good luck and best wishes.

ok guys please do follow this....magic weapon for acne ..is GREEN TEA
drink atleast 5 cups of green tea and see te diff..bout the cucumber ya..it really works for blemishes

There are many benefits of cucumber for acne. One of the key properties of cucumber for acne is the cool soothing feeling it provides the skin. This helps to reduce red inflamed acne and is also effective if you have sun burn. Cucumber also has skin tightening properties. It cleanses the skin removing impurities and dead skin cells and tightens the pores leaving them smaller and less likely to become clogged.
Get more benefits and information about cucumber by checking this link;
http://www.skincare09.com/articals.php?topid=59