Would it work the same using cucumber cream instead of real cucumbers?

Question

For dark circles under eyes. I found putting on cucumbers quite bothersome some times. So would it work just as well if I just buy cucumber cream?
If it does, what brands do you recommend?

Answer 1

yes it will work better

Answer 2

I don't recomend buying an expensive cream here are some home remedies, i thought you could try u might find one you like that is very easy and exciting!

Here are 5 common home remedies commonly discussed in web sites and forums. These remedies are able to provide some smoothing effect and lighten the dark circles. Again, individuals results may vary and it is advisable to test remedies at least 2 – 4 weeks for visible results.

Home remedies for reduce dark circles under eye


Mix one teaspoon flour, one teaspoon milk, a pinch of sugar, 1/4 spoon honey and squeeze half lemon juice. Apply it on face and once it is dry, rub the face with wet hands, till the pack in removed.

Grate cucumber / potato and squeeze fresh juice out of gratings. Dip two cotton balls in it and keep these cotton balls on eyes. This relaxes eyes and relieves tiredness of eyes.
(Potatoes contain an enzyme called catecholase, which is used in cosmetics as a human skin lightener.)

Powdered fenugreek and milk are said to tackle dark circles. Apply a paste of fenugreek mixed in milk on dark circles in the night. Wash off in the morning and watch dark circles vanish for good.
Take a teaspoon of tomato juice, a few drops of lemon juice, a pinch of turmeric powder (if you are not allergic to it) and a little flour, enough to make a paste.


Apply a mix of milk and honey and massage it into the skin. Leave it on for an hour. Rinse it.
Massaging eyes with almond oil is (or with half teaspoon of lime juice) of great help.
(You might develop some oil seeds under eye after applying almond oil.)

Apply a mixture of lemon and tomato juice (equal parts) on the black circles 2 times a day.

Dip two cotton balls in rose water and place them on your eyes.
Alternate hot and cold compresses under your eyes for 10 minutes.
(Do not apply ice or extremely cold water directly to the skin around the eyes for more than a couple of seconds.)

Squeeze juice from 1 large orange and 1 lemon. Then cut half of the orange and lemon skin (from which juice was extracted) into pieces and put a couple into the juice. Pour boiling water over and mix up. Add a tablespoon of honey into a pint glass and add juice (which u made), mix up and lay back for the best pint ever!
Place pumpkin slices on your eyes and relax.
For dark circles around eyes, grind 5 almonds, 1-teaspoon fresh cream, juice of half a lemon, 1/2 teaspoon fuller’s earth and 1/2 grated potato, to a thick paste. Apply it around the eyes. Wipe off with cotton wool dipped in warm milk.


Prepare 1 teaspoon of milk, plain yoghurt and honey. Mix them together and apply it under your eyes for 30 minutes. Try to apply daily continuously for 30 days to see the results.



Prepare some parsley and freeze them in ice cubes. Use the parsley cubes to diminish dark circles and puffiness. Parsley is packed with chlorophyll which helps fade darkness, while the ice cubes reduce the swelling.



Get rid of puffy eyes by placing cotton wool dipped in warm tea (no milk) over the affected portion.



Try to sleep flat on your back with your head on a low pillow. This will help reduce puffiness.


Press the mound below your index finger, gently. This can help lighten dark circles.
Use a sunscreen, meant especially for the face with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of at least 15, every day, to keep the sun’s rays from darkening the skin under your eyes.
To cool your eyes, prepare a paste of ground nutmeg and milk. Apply all over closed eyes and around the eyelids.


I hope u will consider this but if not i have to recomend ANEW FORCE EXTRA Eye Cream
By AVON!