BIG Hydration Series - 8. Cucumber Juice
As a vegetable, cucumber has one of the highest water contents at over 95%. This makes a very hydrating food and is perfect for a summer snack. In addition to this, cucumber juice makes for a great thirst quenching drink with a high impact on the hydration your body requires.
Cucumber juice is packed with electrolytes which work to bring nutrients and hydration deep into the cells and tissues of your body making it a far more effective hydrator than water. It is rich in silica which contributes significantly to an improvement in skin, hair, and nails. This is because silica plays an important role to ensure healthy connective tissue.
What are the Benefits of Cucumber Juice?
It is extremely rich in nutrients like Vitamins B6, C, K, as well as magnesium, phosphorus, riboflavin, folate, calcium and zinc. Extremely rich in antioxidants, it protects your body from the damage caused by oxidative stress and environmental stressors. This also boosts your immune system. It also powerfully boosts your metabolism and aids in weight loss.
Another great benefit of cucumber juice is that it helps balance hormones. Cucumber juice is extremely rich in calcium which is a key determinant not just of your bone health but also of your hormonal balance. If your thyroid or pituitary glands are malfunctioning, giving them a boost with this intensely hydrating juice may just be the cure you need.
The high water content of this juice combined with its lightness on the digestive system makes it a great natural laxative for anyone who suffers from constipation. This also gives it the ability to naturally detox the body and flush it of toxin build up. One of the best natural diuretics, cucumber juice also supports the excretion of waste through the kidneys, again helping the body detox intensely.
It has anti-inflammatory properties which can go a long way to reducing the symptoms of autoimmune and neurological disorders. The high content of B vitamins also assists in boosting energy levels while vitamins A and K work to ensure vision health especially as you age. The minerals in cucumber juice also make your bones denser and help ward off osteoporosis.
In addition to all these great benefits, consuming cucumber juice will also ensure that your body stays well hydrated. You can make it with just a few cucumbers and water with a dash of lemon juice or mint for extra flavor.
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ILIA BEAUTY CUCUMBER WATER STICKS
A formula contains cucumber pulp extract to instantly cool and de-puff.
- Cruelty Free
- Gluten Free
- Chemical Free
- Cucumber Pulp
- Aloe Vera Extract
- Chicory Root
LILFOX CUCUMBER+BLACK SEED YOUTHFUL VIXEN EYE BUTTER
A rejuvenating eye butter that delivers moisture and whole plant nutrition to delicate eye area.
- Cucumber Seed Oil
- Black Cumin Seed Oil
- Rosehip and many more active natural oils
- Organic
- Vegan
- Cruelty Free
- Gluten Free
- No Parabens, synthetic fragrances, sodium sulfates
COOLA MINERAL FACE SPF 30 CUCUMBER MATTE FINISH MOISTURIZER
A SPF 30 mattifying mineral sunscreen with antioxidant benefits.
- Broad spectrum SPF 30 protection
- Mineral Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide ingredients
- Water resistant (40 minutes)
- Antioxidant Rose Hip Oil protects from environmental aggressors
- Sheer and lightweight
- Creates a matte finish
- Ideal for combination or oily skin
- Natural Cucumber scent
- Vegan
- BB Cream
- Reef Safe