. Grated Cucumber And Baking Soda
Cucumber is super famous among people that have problems with puffy eyes and dark circles, and also known as a great calming agent for sunburns and marvelous cleanser and toner (recently, even Kate Moss revealed that her best skin secret is using cucumber water and ice cubes). Cucumber is rich in silica – an organic mineral that strengthens the skin, by protecting the connective tissues. It effectively reduces puffiness (caused mainly by water retention), without leaving your skin dehydrated. It also tightens and tones, which makes it great for people with enlarged pores. You can add baking soda if you want the mask to have exfoliating properties as well – it is a matter of personal preference and what is the effect you are seeking.
The recipe: Grind 1/3 cucumber and add one teaspoon of baking soda. Gently apply the mixture on your face with circular motions. If you want you can leave some of it on your face and lay down for 5 minutes, for even greater effect. Rinse with cold water. As a finish you can put two slices of cucumber on your eyes for 5 more minutes and - Voilà!