Women have always been concerned about beauty. And modern women, with their economic conditions, pursue higher-end cosmetics and skincare products. However, some skin problems cannot be solved by skincare products alone.
The threat of dampness to women's skin health
Dampness often leads to the following 5 skin problems:
Yellow: The skin appears yellowish, the tongue coating is yellow, and sweat is yellow in color.
Oily: The skin is prone to oiliness, greasiness, acne, and easy weight gain. It can be described as "excessively oily".
Lax: The skin becomes loose, easily develops wrinkles, lacks firmness, and may even result in enlarged pores.
Itchy: Dampness can cause skin acne, skin damage, allergies, and eczema.
Rough: The skin becomes rough, with enlarged pores, lack of delicacy, and poor keratin metabolism.
In addition to the skin, dampness also harms the following 6 aspects:
Mental health: Easy fatigue, dizziness, weakness, and a heavy feeling in the head.
Gastrointestinal system: Loss of appetite, indigestion, accompanied by bad breath, difficult bowel movements, sticky stools, etc.
Urinary system: Urine tends to be yellow.
Body shape: Easy weight gain, especially in the abdomen, leading to abdominal bloating.
Respiratory discomfort: Easy chest tightness, bloating, etc.
Cough with phlegm after getting cold.
Dampness is related to lifestyle habits
1. Dampness caused by diet
People with dampness tend to have a rich diet, consuming fried and high-calorie foods. This not only leads to obesity but also aggravates dampness.
2. Dampness caused by a sedentary lifestyle
People who dislike exercise, sit for long periods, office workers, etc., are prone to dampness and obesity.
3. Dampness caused by the living environment
Living in excessively humid environments, especially in the south, is more likely to cause dampness during the rainy season.
Getting rid of dampness with these methods
Whole grains:
The main function of the spleen is to digest food and transform water and dampness. Eating too much greasy and oily food puts a heavy burden on the spleen, causing fatigue. Therefore, it is necessary to consume easily digestible foods that are beneficial to the spleen, such as millet, coix seed, red beans, etc.
At the same time, when the diet is too rich, the spleen focuses solely on digesting food and cannot effectively transform water and dampness. This can lead to dampness in the body and an excess of phlegm. Therefore, for modern people, whole grains are the best remedy for treating dampness. However, it is important not to eat too much whole grains, as the gastrointestinal system may not be able to handle it.
Poria cocos:
Poria cocos, also known as "the miraculous medicine of all seasons," mainly works to promote diuresis, strengthen the spleen, and calm the mind. It is suitable for those who have indigestion, fatigue, and restlessness caused by dampness. Poria cocos is non-toxic and can be used to make porridge or snacks like Poria cocos cakes.
Mung beans and lily bulbs:
Mung beans and lily bulbs have a positive effect on improving skin acne, skin sores caused by dampness, yellow urine, and body stickiness.
