Traditional Chinese medicine facial mask is very popular. From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, the freckle removing effect of Chinese herbal medicine can not be ignored. Bletilla striata, Atractylodes macrocephala, Poria, Pearl and other Chinese herbal medicines are effective whitening and freckle-removing drugs for both oral and external use. Because the powder threshold of traditional Chinese medicine mask is relatively low and the operation is simple, many traditional Chinese medicine masks on the market are varied, and many people are confused.
First, the principle of traditional Chinese medicine mask
At present, the action mechanism of traditional Chinese medicine facial mask, which is easily accepted by everyone, explains that there are three main ways for facial mask to care for skin:
(1) packaging: when the facial mask is covered on the face, it can isolate the facial skin from the outside air, prevent sweat from evaporating, maintain sufficient nutrition and moisture in the facial skin, enhance the elasticity and vitality of the skin, and make the Chinese herbal medicines and other nutrients in the facial mask effectively penetrate into the skin, thus achieving the functions of promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, dredging meridians, promoting qi and blood circulation, and promoting epithelial cell metabolism.
(2) Water absorption: increase the concentration difference inside and outside the stratum corneum, and enhance the absorption capacity of the stratum corneum.
(3) Adhesion: When the mask is removed, the skin dirt will be removed together with the mask, so that the hair follicles of the skin will be smooth and sebum will be discharged smoothly, and the formation of papules, pustules and cysts will be reduced or even avoided, so that the facial skin will be neat and moist.
Second, what is the function of Chinese medicine powder mask?
There are many facial mask prescriptions recorded in a large number of ancient books, all of which involve moistening and removing. Black, whitening, wrinkle removal, etc. At the same time, some prescriptions are not aimed at treating diseases, but at cleaning, moisturizing, wrinkle removing and firming the skin. In ancient books, efficacy is often described as "whitening", "anti-aging", "white luster" and "pleasing luster and lust". Of course, a large number of modern literature studies also show that its effect is remarkable, especially for people with sub-health skin.
Generally speaking, traditional Chinese medicine facial mask is effective in lightening spots, whitening, yellowing, moisturizing and wrinkle removal.
Third, does the Chinese medicine mask have any side effects?
As long as you choose the right Chinese medicine and make it according to a certain method, there is generally no problem.
However, it is necessary to remind friends that all products that claim to be able to whiten quickly are either exaggerated or there are some shady whitening ingredients, such as heavy metals such as lead and mercury.
Many ancient palace secret recipes also contain these toxic substances. Mercury has the ability to inhibit the production of melanocytes and whiten the skin. But mercury is very toxic, and once it enters the body, it is difficult to eliminate it. Over time, it will cause skin mercury poisoning. At present, many beauty and skin care products with excessive lead and mercury on the market not only failed to achieve the original effect, but some even caused many skin problems. Many people search online for some recipes of traditional Chinese medicine masks and then come back to make them themselves, which is very unsafe.
Give a chestnut:
1) toxic:
For example, cinnabar, Lithuania, realgar, Rhizoma Typhonii, asarum, especially Lithuania, will also have adverse reactions after long-term absorption through the skin. Asarum is not expensive in clinic. What do you mean, it can't exceed 3g? If it exceeds this amount, it will easily lead to numbness of the lips.
2) Photosensitivity: such as angelica dahurica, so it is generally not recommended to use it during the day.
3) Allergy: such as Bombyx Batryticatus and Flos Magnoliae.
4) There is also a popular vinegar treatment mask, which is usually made by mixing Chinese medicinal powder with vinegar and honey in Tik Tok or a circle of friends. A can can last about a month. This is a traditional Chinese medicine mask for vinegar treatment.
Although vinegar itself has the function of sterilization and whitening, don't forget that vinegar also has the function of corrosion and peeling. Even if the concentration of this vinegar is different from that of ordinary vinegar, it is not so irritating, but it is still vinegar after all. Thin stratum corneum or sensitive skin is not suitable for use. If your skin is tolerant, you can use 1-2 times a month, but you can't use it for a long time, otherwise your skin will become thinner and even more sensitive.
So, what do you need to pay attention to if you want to make a Chinese medicine mask at home?
First look at the fineness of the powder.
Generally speaking, if it is used for external application on the face, it needs powder, at least 100 mesh. If the Chinese medicine powder is too rough, the back of the hand will have obvious graininess and friction, and the skin will be easily damaged. Therefore, the grinding mesh number of mask powder is required.
Second, different Chinese medicines have different effects, and their compatibility and dosage are also very particular. According to your skin, choose the right Chinese medicine to make your own mask.
For example, oily skin may produce oil if some oil-rich plant kernel drugs are added. But for dry skin, these ingredients only make the skin moist and shiny, and relieve itching or skin aging caused by dry skin. Bombyx Batryticatus and Flos Magnoliae are relatively irritating, and sensitive skin is best avoided; If the skin has acne marks or spots, some drugs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis should be added accordingly. Therefore, different skin types need to be appropriately increased or decreased according to facial conditions, and the effect will be much better!
Third, the material of traditional Chinese medicine mask.
At present, the quality of Chinese herbal medicines on the market is uneven, and adulteration is common, so it is difficult for ordinary people to distinguish authenticity.
Someone asked me why I bought a Chinese medicine mask, and the effect was not good. A big reason may be that I bought inferior medicinal materials, and the efficacy will be greatly reduced. For example, some medicinal materials may be bleached or fumigated with sulfur, and even some medicinal materials still contain pesticides or heavy metals exceeding the standard, which is more harmful to the skin. This problem is too complicated, so we won't discuss it. You can buy it in some pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies with good quality assurance.
Fourth, according to the different uses of traditional Chinese medicine, it will be compatible with different substrates or admixtures to form a better film, which will not cause too much irritation to the skin.
Traditional Chinese medicine mask with light spots can be properly added with some vinegar (as mentioned above, it cannot be used for a long time); Dry skin can be added with lipid conditioning mask as needed, and these lipids can form an oil film on the skin surface to reduce water loss; There are also honey, egg white, and traditional Chinese medicine liquid boiled by traditional Chinese medicine.
In short, Chinese medicine powder is not simply applied to the face, and there are still many details to pay attention to.