Dehumidify yourself with cucumbers this monsoon By Urvashi Gandhi

So, the humidity and dampness, sweat and sogginess are here as we reach the peak of August. Whatever your skin expert or hairdresser tries to sell you by way of this soggy season, we almost get convinced that hair spas or skin facials, are not always a very helpful idea, particularly to your pocket. So considering the need of rejuvenation of the skin during rains, I am dedicating this post to a home remedy to de-stress and beautify your skin. And the one word answer to this is “cucumbers”.

Cucumber is 90% water and this makes it one of the most hydrating veggies of the planet. As the humid season strikes, we need to constantly hydrate ourselves as we lose much of the body water as sweat. Cucumber solves this problem and can not only be eaten raw but can be had in wraps, sandwiches, summer coolers, soups and subs or can be pickled or tossed in salads.

Benefits of this green summer miracle are many. Cucumbers cool and hydrate the skin and make it glow and look fresher. Slices of cucumber can be put on eyes as this helps in lightening the dark circles and making your puffy and tired eyes look fresh. Owing to these rejuvenating benefits, cucumbers often find their way into many beauty and face packs.

Cucumbers significantly aid in weight loss. With high water content, cucumbers hydrate and cleanse the body. They also have Vitamin C content which helps in oxidation of fat. Cucumbers have very low fat content, cholesterol, sodium and carbs and very few calories. This fibrous summer veggie can satiate you without contributing much to the amount of calorie intake.

It is recommended that cucumbers be had in form of salads and continental dishes , be cooked in the form of vegetables, or can be taken as a juice or soup. Eating it alone, though helps in weight loss, may not be sufficient to lose weight.