Vegetable
Cucumber
A cool, water-rich vegetable, eaten or laid on the skin, refreshing for hydration, puffy eyes, and irritated skin.
⤢📊 How it ranks (our editor score) — 94/100Tap to see the breakdown
🌱 What it is
Cucumbers are crunchy green vegetables made up mostly of water, with a little fiber and vitamin K.
📜 Where it comes from
Cucumbers have been cultivated for thousands of years, likely originating in South Asia, and were enjoyed by ancient Romans, who reportedly favored them for their cooling qualities. European folk beauty tradition popularized the practice of placing cool cucumber slices on the eyes and skin to soothe puffiness and irritation.
✨ Why it's good for you
- High water content helps with gentle hydration
- Cool and refreshing on a hot day
- Very low in calories and easy to enjoy
🥗 Nutrition
Per 1 cup sliced (104g) · about 16 calories
- Vitamin K 17% DV
- Water ~95%
- Vitamin C 4% DV
- Potassium 3% DV
Source: USDA FoodData Central
🥄 How to use it
Eat cucumber in salads and water for refreshing hydrationGiving your body enough water to work well. More →, or lay cool slices over puffy eyes or warm, irritated skin for soothing relief.
How much: Eat freely; cool slices applied to skin or eyes as needed.
Why it works: Cooling and astringent.
Show full details & how to prepare it
Cucumber is almost all water, which makes it wonderfully hydrating and cooling — refreshing to eat on a hot day and soothing laid against the skin. Cool slices over puffy, tired eyes are a classic, simple comfort, and they calm warm, irritated, or sun-touched skin.
Ways to prepare it
⚠️ Cautions
- A whole food, very safe and gentle.
- Wash well, and peel if not organic, to remove any surface residues.
- Otherwise no significant cautions.
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