Summer outings are prone to sunburn, initially manifested as bright red patches with distinct edges. In severe cases, there may be redness, swelling, and blisters, and the sunburned area may feel like a burn. When the sunburn area is too large, there may be symptoms such as chills and fever. If sunburn is not treated properly, it can cause serious damage to the skin. Mild cases can result in tanning and sunspots, while severe cases can make the skin sensitive, prone to wrinkles, and even accelerate skin aging. Therefore, it is important to remedy sunburn in a timely manner. So why does three melon juice have a repairing effect on sunburn?
Three Melon Juice
Ingredients: 50g fresh cucumber, 50g luffa, 50g bitter melon.
Instructions: Blend the three melons into a vegetable juice and drink it once a day. It can also be applied topically to the sunburned skin.
Cucumber
Cucumber is known as the "beauty agent in the kitchen". It is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, calcium, phosphorus, and other components, which can beautify and cleanse the skin, prevent or slow down skin aging. Applying crushed cucumber on the face can smooth wrinkles, treat sunburn and inflammation. Cucumber also has a moisturizing effect and can make the skin more elastic. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, cucumber is considered cool in nature and has a sweet taste. It can clear heat, promote diuresis, detoxify, reduce swelling, and quench thirst. It is a good ingredient with both medicinal and culinary uses.
Luffa
Luffa is a member of the Cucurbitaceae family and is commonly used as a cooling and detoxifying vegetable in summer. It has a vibrant green color, tender texture, and certain medicinal value. Fresh tender luffa can be cooked as a dish, while mature luffa can be used as medicine. Here we have fresh luffa from Sichuan, which contains saponin, luffin bitter substance, melon amino acid, vitamin A, vitamin C, and various minerals. These components can keep the skin clean, soft, smooth, and moisturized.
Bitter Melon
Bitter melon is also a member of the Cucurbitaceae family. Its roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds can all be used as medicine. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, bitter melon is considered bitter in taste and cold in nature. It can clear heat, detoxify, and improve vision. It is rich in proteins, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, and other minerals. It also contains bitter melon polysaccharides and pectin, which can promote metabolism and contribute to beauty and skincare.
Drinking three melon juice and applying it as a face mask can help your skin survive the summer. In addition to this three melon juice, you can also drink luffa soup, stir-fried luffa, and cold bitter melon salad in the seasons with strong sunlight in summer. These dishes are also beneficial for improving the condition of your skin.
