Cucumber
Cucumis sativus
A vegetable used for it’s cooling and astringent properties. Try a couple of slices for your tired eyes.
Ingredients:
– 1 medium Cucumber, peeled and cut up into pieces
– 2 tsp. Honey
Instructions:
Puree cucumber in a blender. Line a sieve with cheesecloth and set the sieve over a glass bowl or measuring cup. Pour the cucumber puree through the sieve and let it stand for 15 minutes for the juices to drip into the bowl. Pour the clear juice into a clean bottle and add honey.
How to Use:
Shake the bottle and saturate a cotton pad with the lotion. Sweep over face, neck and chest morning and night, and let it air dry (about 3 to 4 minutes). Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Makes about 1/2 cup.
This recipe is courtesy of www.honey.com National Honey Boardwww.honey.com
