The history of Chinese herbal beauty dates back a long time and is a gem in traditional Chinese medicine. There are many varieties of herbal beauty and hair care mentioned in ancient herbal literature, many of which have been confirmed to have good efficacy by modern medicine. Both internationally and domestically, there is great attention given to Chinese herbal beauty and hair care. Countries like Germany and Japan have conducted experiments on the beauty and hair care effects of many Chinese herbs. Many domestic manufacturers are also competing to produce beauty and hair care products with added Chinese herbs.
Polygonum multiflorum:
It contains nutrients like lecithin and has the function of nourishing blood and dispelling wind. It can regulate the nervous and endocrine functions and nourish the hair roots, promoting the production of hair melanin and making the hair blacker. At the same time, Polygonum multiflorum also contains emodin and a large amount of starch. After starch hydrolysis, the resulting glucose has excellent hair moisturizing effects, making it the best Chinese herbal ingredient for formulating hair conditioners. According to modern pharmacological experiments, the lecithin in Polygonum multiflorum is an important raw material for cell membranes, which can promote cell metabolism and growth, thereby delaying cell aging and prolonging life.
Astragalus:
It contains various amino acids, betaine, folic acid, alkaloids, and essential trace elements for the human body. It has the effects of dilating blood vessels, improving skin nutrition, and preventing yellowing and graying hair.
Chinese angelica:
It has the functions of promoting blood circulation, nourishing blood, relieving pain, and moisturizing the skin. It can dilate the scalp and skin capillaries, promote blood circulation, prevent hair loss, moisturize the skin and hair, and make the hair black and shiny, also preventing yellowing and graying hair.
Goji berries:
It contains essential beauty vitamins A1, B2, C, and trace elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and iron. It is especially high in vitamins A and C. Adding goji berry extract to cosmetics can prevent hair loss, make the hair black and shiny, and also have significant therapeutic effects on yellowing hair, graying hair, dull complexion, and dry skin caused by a deficiency of essential vitamins and trace elements in the human body. It also promotes the production of hair melanin, which is very effective in treating alopecia areata.
Black sesame:
It contains triglycerides, lecithin, calcium, phosphorus, iron, etc. Among them, its iron content ranks top among various medicinal substances. It has the effects of nourishing blood, moistening the mouth, moisturizing the skin, and nourishing the hair. It is an ideal tonic for nourishing the liver, kidneys, and the five viscera. It is suitable for conditions such as premature graying hair and anemia. It has the effect of treating hair loss and promoting hair growth, and is one of the commonly used drugs in beauty and hair care formulas.
Chuanxiong:
It has the effects of dispelling wind, promoting blood circulation, moisturizing the skin, and relieving itching, which is beneficial for improving facial nutrition. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that Chuanxiong can expand the capillaries of the head, promote blood circulation, increase hair nutrition, and make the hair flexible and less prone to breakage. It can also delay the growth of gray hair and keep the hair smooth and shiny.
Salvia:
The main effect of Salvia is to promote blood circulation and dispel blood stasis. Due to its rich content of vitamins and trace elements such as zinc, copper, and iron, it can promote the production of hair melanin and improve conditions such as white hair, yellow hair, and dry hair caused by a deficiency of trace elements. Salvia itself is red in color, and after decoction, the red purpurogallin dissolves in oil, which has cosmetic effects. It can be added to various cosmetics or used in combination with other natural medicines to achieve various functions such as relieving itching, anti-dandruff, preventing hair loss, darkening hair, moisturizing hair, and enhancing skin elasticity.
