Idelis García, the content creator known as the girl who grows strawberries in her garden in Cuba, shared a video while giving herself a facial massage with frozen cucumber, which sparked a variety of opinions, including that of her dermatologist.
“Yes, this is a frozen cucumber, I've seen it a thousand times on social media and I thought okay, I have to try this.” It’s supposed to help with inflammation, tighten pores, and soothe the skin, and let me tell you, I don’t know if it works like magic but it feels incredible, it’s like a natural ice but super smooth, it literally melts on the skin. It did leave my skin a bit red, I won’t lie to you, but it reduced the swelling,” you can hear her say as she applies the frozen cucumber all over her face.
“Have you all tried it, or am I the only crazy one with a cucumber in the freezer?”, she asked her followers.
For the girl, it was a natural alternative to facial procedures and treatments; however, her dermatologist disagreed: “Please don't do this to your skin,” she advised.
“You shouldn’t put food on your skin, I recorded this video without consulting my dermatologist and then she told me that it wasn’t a good idea to do this,” the young woman clarified alongside the video on her Instagram after learning that it could have negative effects.
The video generated dozens of comments, from people who have already tried it to those who consider it bad for the skin. Of course, there were also those who don't even have the opportunity to freeze a cucumber due to the lack of electricity in Cuba.
“I've already tried it. Super good”; “Hahaha, the message from your dermatologist, there's a lot of conflicting information when it comes to fruits/vegetables on the skin”; “Finally, in which country does she live? She's a girl with a lovely vibe”; “I’ve always said that food doesn’t go on the skin you can make ice cubes from aloe or rice water but not food”; “Many times dermatologists recommend medications that can even make things worse, yet they dismiss natural remedies. I spent more than 10 years with dermatologists and none ever helped me”; “I have my cucumber thawed because in the country of ping* there’s never any electricity. DOWN WITH THIS PING*”; “I was doing it and honestly, it aggravated my acne and brought out many spots I didn’t have, and I was also told not to do it anymore,” some commented.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Use of Frozen Cucumber in Facial Treatments in Cuba
Is it safe to use frozen cucumber as a facial treatment?
The use of foods like frozen cucumber on the skin is not recommended by dermatologists due to the risk of irritation and other negative effects. Although some people report benefits such as reduced swelling, it is important to consult a specialist before trying these types of home remedies.
Why can't some Cubans follow beauty trends like using frozen cucumbers?
In Cuba, the lack of electricity prevents many Cubans from freezing food, which limits their ability to follow certain beauty trends that require refrigeration, such as the use of frozen cucumber.
Who is Idelis García and why is she known as "the strawberry girl" in Cuba?
Idelis García is a Cuban content creator and influencer known for growing strawberries in her garden despite the challenging climatic conditions in Cuba. Her lifestyle, which includes breakfasts featuring strawberries from her garden, has sparked controversy and attention on social media, where many question the authenticity of her content in the Cuban context.
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