Vitamins and Your Health: The Benefits of the Cucumber  Today’s
vitamins and your health topic; what health benefits does the
cucumber plant offer? The cucumber comes from the plant cucumis
sativus which is a part of the gourd family. The cucumber can be
eaten raw or cooked. The cucumber has many health benefits so
the cucumber should be part of a healthy diet as well as a skin
regimen.  Cucumbers contain about 90% water, which helps the
cucumber provide a cooling sensation. Cucumbers are placed on
the eye to help reduce the swelling and puffiness around the
eye, as well as dark circles under the eyes. Cucumbers that are
applied to the eyes is an actual treatment that is used world
wide.  Cucumbers help to soothe and soften the skin. The
cucumber has many useful ingredients to help treat many
different skin problems. Cucumbers are a part of many facial
beauty products available. The cucumber also holds a cleaning
and cleansing property that can help to make the skin soft and
supple. Regular drinking of cucumb