The holiday season is a busy time of year. Our social calendars are filled to the max and there’s endless to do lists to finish. It’s the most fun time of year, but it can also drain you of energy. Living on coffee is one solution to be less zombie like, but what about those dark circles and puffy eyes? You could buy those expensive cucumber eye pads you see in beauty stores or you could make your own at home for a fraction of the cost. It’s easy and takes no time at all. All you need are a few ingredients and you’ll be on your way to looking more refreshed! Who doesn’t want to look their best for the holiday’s?
With a juicer or blender, juice 2 whole cucumbers. If you’re using a blender, just strain out the pulp.
Put the cucumber juice in a bowl.
Soak the cotton pads in the juice and squeeze out excess.
Place the soaked cotton pads in a zip top bag.
Store in the freezer. Since there’s no preservatives, the freezer will help keep them fresher longer. When you’re ready to use, just leave them out on a plate for 5 minutes to thaw a little and place over your eyes for 5-10 minutes. Voilà , you now look like you’ve slept 8 whole hours 🙂
What do you guys think? Easy enough right? What are some of your favorite DIY beauty tricks?
I love everything from cake to kale. Life is all about balance. I like to live, laugh and love to the fullest! Our time is too short not to enjoy ourselves.
Hi Sarah, for me sleep is the answer…No fancy anti-aging creams, etc. High quality daily SPF 45 works when I am especially outside! Aveeno cleaner nightly for face and rinse with cool water, pat dry, then its sleepy land! My family would for sure think I lost my ever-loving mind if I used cucumbers! HeHe. Cheryl Have a great weekend.
Ha! I’m all about the natural products, no fancy stuff for me either. If I don’t get enough sleep, this is the answer for me. Luckily my husband doesn’t usually see it. Have a good weekend 🙂
Love this idea!! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thank you!
How cool!!!! I’m totally going to try this!
Thanks, Tracy! Let me know how you like it 🙂
Cucumber eye pads- natural, no unwanted chemical and cooling. .. thanx for sharing Sarah… will try it out… 🙂 🙂
Let me know how you like it!
Great idea, will have to give it a go, my eyes need some TLC.
It’s the perfect way to give them a little TLC 🙂
I NEED THIS! 😀
It’s a life saver!
Sarah I am loving this. I think it’s time for “Me Time” and for me to make these, take a bath, and relax
Sounds like the perfect “Me Time”
Just last night I was feeling like my eyes could REALLY use some help. This is a GENIUS idea!!! I’m especially excited to use some of the cucumbers from my garden to make some of these come summer time! 🙂 Thanks in advance!