Q: Take a fresh cucumber from the refrigerator. Cut off the skin. Slice the cucumber into thin slices. Put the slices on the affected area. Let the juices sink into your skin for 20 minutes. Rinse your skin and repeat as desired. Grate or crush a one small cucumber. Use a cotton ball to apply the juice directly to your skin. Leave for 15 to 20 minutes and then rinse. You'll need cucumbers, water, and witch hazel or vodka. Juice the cucumber or blend it and then use a strainer to separate the juice from the solids. Mix the ingredients and store in the refrigerator. Use a cotton ball to apply the toner after washing and drying your face. cups peeled cucumbers 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons witch hazel or vodka. Yogurt contains acne fighting germs and helps reduce dark spots on the skin. It is also said to moisturize and soften the skin without clogging pores. However, there are no clear scientific studies that link topical yogurt to acne treatment. Blend the yogurt and cucumber into a paste. Wash your face with warm water. Apply the mask for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse your face with warm water and then cold water. cucumber 1 tablespoon of yogurt. Oatmeal will exfoliate your skin and remove excess dirt and oils from the surface. Honey has antibacterial properties. Such properties may help fight acne causing bacteria although medical studies are lacking in this area. Blend the cucumber until it has a paste-like consistency. Mix in the honey and the oatmeal. Gently massage the mask into your face. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. cucumber 1 tablespoon ground oatmeal 1 tablespoon honey Mix equal parts lemon juice, rosewater, and cucumber juice. Apply to the skin and leave it on for a few minutes. Rinse your face and pat dry. Rosewater as desired Lemon juice as desired Cucumber juice as desired Try this thick mask two or three times a week for acne. Mix the baking soda in warm water to form a paste. Add the mashed apple, cucumber, and honey. Leave in the refrigerator for one hour before applying to your skin. Leave it on the skin for 10 to 20 minutes before rinsing. 1 cucumber (mashed) 1 apple (mashed) 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons water This mask contains baking soda which serves to exfoliate and to balance the pH of the skin. Test the mask on a small patch of skin before proceeding, as baking soda does not work well with all types of acne. This mask acts a gentle exfoliant while promoting refreshed and glowing skin. Peel and chop the cucumber. Blend the cucumber, tomato, and mint leaves. Add the gram flour until a paste is formed. Apply the mask to your face and leave it for 20 minutes. Rinse with water. cup cucumber 1 tomato, chopped cup mint leaves Green gram flour as needed Aloe vera is excellent for the skin. It removes bacteria while repairing damaged skin cells.This can both prevent acne and fade acne scars. Tea tree oil has also been known to be useful in the treatment of acne. Remove the skin of the aloe vera leaf to use only the gel. Mix the gel with equal parts cucumber juice. Add a few drops of tea tree oil. Apply the mix to your acne for 20 minutes. Massage another layer of the mask into your skin and rise. Repeat daily to treat acne. 1 medium sized aloe vera leaf 1 cucumber (juiced or mashed) Tea tree oil (a few drops) You'll need to extract the cucumber and onion juice first. Next, add the cooked oatmeal or fenugreek seed to the mix. Apply this on the back for 30 to 40 minutes before rinsing. 1 cucumber 2 onions 1 tablespoon cooked oatmeal or fenugreek seeds.
A: Use cucumber slices. Use pure cucumber juice. Make a face toner. Make a cucumber and yogurt facial mask. Make a honey-oatmeal mask. Make a lemon juice and rosewater rinse. Make an apple and baking soda mask. Make a mask with mint and tomato. Make an aloe vera mask. Make a mask for acne on the back.

Q: In some instances, a parent may threaten suicide as a way of frightening you or getting you to do something they want. While such threats should still be taken seriously, you also have to take measures to protect yourself emotionally. You can identify emotional manipulation suicide threats by their tell-tale "If, then" form, although sometimes they may be more subtle. Your parent may make a conditional statement, such as: "If you leave me here all alone, I will kill myself." "If I can't come live with you, I may as well just die." "If you really love me and want me to stay alive, you wouldn't treat me like this." Convey to your parent that you are sorry they are in pain and that you want to help, but you will not be controlled or manipulated by threats. Do this in a gentle and non-assuming way, and actually follow up on your words and call for professional assistance. For example, say "Mom, I love you so much and I definitely don't want you to hurt yourself, but you can't come to live with me right now. I will do what I can to make sure you get the help you need." Such a statement shows compassion, but sets boundaries of what you will and won't do. No matter what your parent threatens, avoid trying to prove yourself or give in to the manipulation. Doing so will only jump start a repetitive cycle of your parent tossing around threats whenever things are not going his way. Stand firm in your boundaries. And, remember, even if you were to give in this one time, it wouldn't resolve the underlying emotional problem that prompted them to threaten suicide in the first place. Let your parent know that you are concerned for his safety, thus when they threaten suicide you will take them seriously and call the emergency services so they can receive the proper treatment. Setting this boundary releases you from manipulation while ensuring your parent remains safe. Try your best to prevent any fighting or confrontations. There is no need to tell your parent that you know they are manipulating you. This may only worsen the situation and deter you from reaching a solution. A power struggle may result in your parent attempting a suicide simply to show you he or she was serious. Once you identify emotional manipulation hiding behind these suicidal threats, consult with a therapist for your parent and yourself. With the guidance of a professional, you may be able to express your feelings about being manipulated in a safe environment without fearing your parent will attempt suicide. Remember, no matter how much you love, care for, or pray for your parent, you cannot keep them alive only your parent can do that. It is unfair for your parent to place such a burden (i.e. whether they live or die) in your hands. Clearly state your concerns, but continue to stand behind your boundaries: "Dad, it hurts me to hear you say you want to kill yourself. But, no matter what I say or do, that decision lies with you. I can't stop you from harming yourself, but I do want you to get the appropriate help."
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Learn to spot emotional manipulation. Express concern, but set boundaries. Don't give in to demands. Refrain from confronting your parent. Place the responsibility in your parent's hands.