In addition to being used as a food, coix seed can also be made into various face masks, which are very helpful for skin care.
Benefits of Coix Seed Face Masks
Coix seed face masks can whiten and moisturize the skin, reduce blemishes, prevent hair loss, slim the face, and also have a slimming effect. Coix seed is a commonly used Chinese medicine. It is also a commonly eaten food with a sweet and slightly cold taste. It has the effects of promoting diuresis, reducing swelling, invigorating the spleen, removing dampness, soothing tendons, and clearing heat and pus. It is commonly used as a diuretic and dampness-permeating medicine. The main components are protein and vitamins B1 and B2, which can make the skin smooth, reduce wrinkles, and eliminate pigmentation. Long-term consumption can whiten the skin, treat melasma, freckles, and acne, and moisturize the skin. It can also be used as a dietary product. In addition, it has a significant effect on facial acne and rough skin. It also has the ability to absorb ultraviolet rays. Its extracts added to cosmetics can achieve sun protection and UV protection effects. Coix seed itself has the effects of moisturizing the skin, whitening, moisturizing, promoting blood circulation, regulating menstruation, and relieving pain. It is very effective in skin care, improves skin metabolism, and has moisturizing function. It can effectively prevent dry skin and reduce the risk of cancer.
Types of Coix Seed Face Masks
Mung Bean Face Mask
Ingredients
Coix seed powder, mung bean powder, water (or loofah water), face mask paper.
Instructions
Mix coix seed powder and mung bean powder in a 1:1 ratio (e.g. 5g each), then add an appropriate amount of water according to the ratio (e.g. 5g each, add 10ml of water) and stir evenly. After proper stirring, it is recommended to directly apply the mixture evenly on the face, then cover with a face mask, leave it on for about 15-20 minutes, and rinse with water. It can also be mixed with honey, pure milk, or yogurt.
Slimming Face Mask
Ingredients
A small amount of lotus leaf powder, 2 teaspoons of coix seed powder, 100ml of water.
Instructions
First soak the lotus leaf in water and simmer over low heat for about 2 minutes until only a small amount of water remains; then filter out the lotus leaf and take about 3 teaspoons of the juice, add the coix seed powder and mix well, then apply it on the face and leave it on for about 15 minutes before rinsing with cold water. It can be applied 2-3 times a week.
Whitening and Acne-Removing Face Mask
Ingredients
Bai Zhi (Chinese Angelica dahurica), milk, coix seed powder.
Instructions
Mix the ingredients together and apply on the face for 15-20 minutes.
Benefits
This face mask can effectively whiten the skin, lighten blemishes, and improve oiliness.
Pore-Shrinking Face Mask
Ingredients
2 tablespoons of coix seed powder, 1 tablespoon of skim milk powder, an appropriate amount of egg white.
Instructions
