Skin ailment such as acne, rosacea and eczema plague many consumers today. They are often highly visible and hard to treat. Rosacea causes facial redness and sensitivity, often forming into noticeable inflamed bumps and pimples. It affects about 10 percent of the population and is commonly treated with antibiotics and previously, sulfur-containing creams.
The natural skin care market can offer benefits to this skin condition. Cucumber, although not backed by scientific evidence, dates back to 1649 as a remedy for facial redness.