1. Powder Beauty Recipe
The application range of powder is quite extensive. It is made by drying various medicinal herbs with beautifying and skin-nourishing effects, removing impurities, grinding them into fine powder, and carefully selecting them. Then, the prepared powder is placed in a dry and cool place and applied to the skin surface during face washing or bathing, followed by massage. Examples are as follows:
Name: Palace Lady Whitening Powder
Ingredients: 60g each of white cloves, white morning glory, white nettle, white silkworm, white orchid, 40g of white atractylodes, 500g of Chinese soapberry, 50g of mung beans, 20g of white poria, 20g of white aconite
Effects: Moisturizes the skin, reduces oiliness, removes dirt, relieves itching
Applicable Scope: Suitable for prickly heat, acute dermatitis, facial acne, etc.
Analysis: The combination of the above herbs can reduce the irritation of the external environment on the skin, facilitate the evaporation of sweat and oil from the skin, and has a significant healing effect on facial acne and prickly heat that affect the appearance.
Note: Not suitable for people with dry skin.
2. Paste Beauty Recipe
Paste is made by grinding medicinal herbs and mixing them with water, wine, vinegar, or animal milk to form a paste. Only paste made with wine or vinegar can be stored for a long time, while paste made with other aqueous solutions should not be stored. Examples are as follows:
Name: Radiant Complexion Recipe
Ingredients: 50g each of white atractylodes, honey locust, talcum powder, and white aconite, 50ml of goat milk
Effects: Moisturizes the skin
Applicable Scope: Suitable for pale and sallow complexion
Analysis: The above ingredients all have moisturizing and detoxifying effects. In addition, goat milk can whiten and make the skin more elastic. It is suitable for people with poor complexion. After applying the mask, rinsing with warm rice water can enhance the effect.
Note: Do not apply to the face for a long time.
3. Ointment Beauty Recipe
Ointment is made by grinding dried medicinal herbs into powder, mixing them with vegetable oil, lard, water, wine, or honey, and stirring them to form a paste. Ointments have a high oil content, making it easy to evenly apply to the skin. They also have strong adhesion and absorption capabilities, providing deep and long-lasting nourishment to the skin. Examples are as follows:
Name: Moisturizing and Spot-Removing Ointment
Ingredients: 50g of black snake, 80g of lard
Effects: Promotes blood circulation, moisturizes and beautifies the skin, removes dark spots
Applicable Scope: Suitable for people with facial spots
Analysis: Black snake can treat skin itching, vitiligo, and spots, while lard can moisturize the skin.
Note: Not suitable for people with oily skin.
4. Solution Beauty Recipe
Solution is made by preparing medicinal decoctions and blending them with medicinal powder. This type of remedy has the effects of relieving itching, reducing swelling, and cleansing. It can be used for external washing or wet compress. Examples are as follows:
Name: Facial Cleansing and Moisturizing Recipe
Ingredients: 500ml of mulberry leaf juice, 1000ml of water
Effects: Cleanses and moisturizes the face, protects against wind and frost
Applicable Scope: Suitable for facial redness, dermatitis, and wrinkles
Analysis: Mulberry leaves have a cooling nature and the ability to clear heat and detoxify. When used externally, they can reduce swelling and promote blood circulation.
5. Facial Mask Beauty Recipe
The facial mask used in traditional Chinese medicine differs from the convenient facial masks we use today. It is made by mixing viscous liquids such as egg whites or pig trotter soup with medicinal preparations. Regular use can make the skin smooth and elastic. Examples are as follows:
Name: Radiant Beauty Mask
Ingredients: 30g of cinnabar powder, 1 egg white
Effects: Nourishes the skin, reduces wrinkles, clears heat and detoxifies
Applicable Scope: Suitable for people with fine lines and for daily beauty care
Analysis: Cinnabar powder has a cooling nature and can calm the mind and nourish the blood. When used externally, it can clear heat and detoxify.
Note: Cinnabar should not be used for a long time as it has certain toxic side effects.
