Cucumber Masque

Deep Hydration: Cucumber is famously composed of 96% water. When formulated into a masque, it provides an immediate surge of moisture to revive dry, dehydrated, or tired-looking skin.

Soothing & Redness Relief: Cucumber contains natural anti-inflammatory properties that help cool the skin, making it excellent for calming redness, irritation, or sun-exposed skin.

Antioxidant Protection: Olive leaf extract is highly rich in antioxidants like oleuropein. This helps shield the skin from environmental stressors, supports natural collagen, and promotes an even, radiant complexion.

Pore & Oil Balancing: The natural clarifying properties of olive leaf and cucumber help cleanse surface congestion and balance excess sebum without stripping the skin barrier.

Aloe Vera Gel: Functions as the primary soothing vehicle. It provides a lightweight, oil-free layer of moisture that immediately targets dry or inflamed skin barriers.

Fresh Cucumber Extract: Composed almost entirely of water and loaded with ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), it works seamlessly with the aloe to depuff skin, minimize redness, and impart a noticeable cooling sensation.

Peppermint Organic Essential Oil: Added in a very light dose to provide a crisp, refreshing scent while creating a vasoconstrictive "icy" sensation that boosts circulation and leaves the skin feeling energized.

Step 1: Cleanse (Wash Off): Start with your normal gentle cleanser to remove surface dirt, excess sebum, and SPF. The mask needs a clean slate to penetrate effectively.

Step 2: Exfoliate (Optional - 1-2x a week): Removing dead skin cells first allows the cucumber and aloe to hydrate much deeper.

Step 3: The Cucumber Masque (Treatment Step): Apply a generous layer of the gel mask. Leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with cool or lukewarm water and gently pat dry.

Step 4: Tone / Hydrate (Leave-On): Swipe on your balancing skin toner or facial mist while the skin is still slightly damp.

Step 5: Target Serums: Apply any targeted active serums you use, such as Vitamin-B Hydrating Serum or the Anti-Ageing Night Serum.

Step 6: Moisturise & Lock In: Apply your daily moisturiser or facial oil. This step is critical because the mask brings water into the skin, and your moisturiser seals that hydration so it doesn't evaporate. We highly recommend the Manketti Moisturiser for restoring firmness and locking in hydration.

Step 7: Sunscreen (AM Only): Always finish your morning routine with a broad-spectrum SPF.

This clean profile is perfect for oily, combination, sun-damaged, or overheated skin.

Normal, Dry, or Dehydrated Skin (2–3 times a week): Use it as a mid-week pick-me-up to replenish moisture levels and plump up fine dehydration lines.

Oily or Acne-Prone Skin (3 times a week): Since it is strictly lightweight, oil-free, and non-comedogenic, you can use it frequently to soothe active blemishes and balance water levels without clogging pores.

Sun-Damaged or Flushed Skin (As needed): If you have spent a long day in the South African sun or your skin is experiencing a temporary flush, you can use it as a targeted, daily emergency treatment for 1 to 2 days to cool and calm the skin.

Fresh Cucumber Extract, Aloe Vera Gel, Vegetable Glycerine, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol & Dehydroacetic Acid (Eco certified), Peppermint Organic Essential Oil