Cucumbers contain a lot of nutrients, like vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and C; also zinc, potassium, iron, calcium, folic, and more. They are very easy to grow in your home garden.
But did you know that they have many more benefits? Here are 5 unusual uses of cucumbers –
1. STRENGTHEN HAIR
Cucumbers contain silica, it’s a mineral that helps improve collagen in the body, meaning it helps to keep hair from breaking or getting damaged. Since cucumbers are cooling they can also help hair during the summer from long days outside.
2. DEFOG YOUR BATHROOM MIRRORS
Take a slice of a cucumber and wipe it all over the mirror before you nip in the shower. You’ll enjoy a lovely smell and you’ll be able to use the mirror afterward.
3. TREAT EYE PUFFINESS
Cucumbers have ascorbic acid and caffeic acid. Antioxidants that relieve water retention, thereby reducing swelling around the eyes. Put some cucumber slices on your eyes to treat eye puffiness.
4. REMOVE MARKS ON WALLS
If your child has gotten a little crazy with the crayons lately, get a cucumber! The outer peel is amazing for removing marks on walls. Just rub it on the wall and the crayon markings will come right off. Save money and skip the eraser sponges! Works on pens and markers, too.
5. STOP HEADACHES
Cucumbers have vitamins and electrolytes that replenish the body and naturally keep headaches away. Simply eat cucumber slices before bed to wake up with a pain-free head.