Moms are always on the move, caring for everyone else. It’s time to take a few minutes for yourself. Cooling cucumber and mint eye pads are an easy, refreshing way to soothe puffy eyes and reduce the appearance of dark circles.
Between school runs, meals, and errands, when was the last time you paused and practiced a little self-care? These homemade eye pads are quick to make and can be frozen so they’re ready whenever you need a calm moment.
How to make cucumber eye pads
These DIY cucumber eye pads take only minutes to prepare. Combine cucumber, fresh mint, and aloe vera gel in a blender until smooth. Dip cotton rounds into the mixture, squeeze out any excess, then arrange them on a tray lined with wax paper without letting them touch. Freeze the tray for about two hours or until the pads are solid. Once frozen, transfer the pads to a freezer bag for storage so they’re handy whenever you want to use them.
Pro tip: Prepare the pads after bedtime and let them freeze overnight. In the morning you’ll have a chilled beauty boost waiting. When you’re ready to use them, let the pads thaw for five minutes, then place them over closed eyes and relax for about ten minutes.
Goodbye puffy eyes, hello refreshed skin
Cucumber, aloe vera, and fresh mint work together to calm and hydrate the delicate skin around your eyes. Cucumbers are naturally hydrating and contain vitamin K, which can help brighten dull skin. Aloe vera gel adds moisture and has anti-inflammatory properties; you can use store-bought gel or fresh gel from an aloe plant. Fresh mint brings a light astringent effect that can help tone skin and adds a soothing scent for a more relaxing experience.
DIY Cucumber and Mint Eye Pads
Equipment
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Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber roughly chopped
- 1 small bunch fresh mint
- 1 tbsp aloe vera gel
- 20 cotton rounds
Instructions
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Line a tray or cutting board with wax paper and set aside.
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Place the cucumber, fresh mint, and aloe vera gel in the blender and blend until smooth.
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Dip each cotton pad into the cucumber mixture and squeeze out excess juice. Lay pads on the prepared tray, keeping them separated so they won’t freeze together.
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Freeze the tray until the pads are solid, about 2 hours.
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When ready to use, remove pads from the freezer and let them thaw for 5 minutes. Place over closed eyes for 10 minutes and relax.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.
Additional Info
If you have a little more time, try other homemade beauty remedies for a relaxing morning routine:
- Avocado Face Mask
- Banana Hair Mask
