I learned a great little trick for soothing sunburned or irritated skin from esthetician Dana Waldie at the Verabella Skin Therapy Salon. Celebrities like Zooey Deschanel, Diane Lane, Nicole Ritchie and Kelly Rutherford (of "Gossip Girl") are big fans of the place. They actually offer a "Cool as a Cucumber" facial at the salon, but here's how to get a similar effect at home:

Shred up a cucumber and mix it with aloe vera gel, then apply to clean skin. Leave it on for about 10 to 15 minutes to help soothe and depuff skin. Then rinse and moisturize.

Happy mask making!

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