There is currently a viral trend online about a acne mask from "Turkish folklore". This mask is made from a common vegetable, the cabbage. It is said that Turkish women have smooth and blemish-free skin because they often use cabbage leaves on their faces. The method of making cabbage mask is simple: remove fresh cabbage leaves, wash them, flatten them on a clean cutting board, lightly press them with a rolling pin or beer bottle for about 10 minutes until the leaves become paste-like. Apply the paste-like cabbage leaves on the face, change the leaves every 10 minutes, repeat the process three times, and do it once a day.
Dermatologists believe that this cabbage mask is effective in treating acne and whitening the skin. Cabbage is rich in vitamins and other nutrients, and it can also remove oil and has a unique heat-clearing and detoxifying effect. People with acne can try this mask, but if redness or small bumps occur, it is recommended to stop using it immediately. In addition to cabbage, carrot can also be used to make a mask, and the method is also simple. The ingredients are 500 grams of carrots and 5 grams of flour. First, wash and crush the fresh carrots, then add the flour to the crushed carrots and their juice, mash them into a paste, and apply the carrot paste on the face once a day for 10 minutes. This mask can effectively remove acne and reduce facial wrinkles. If the carrot paste does not fall off after being applied to the skin, there is no need to add flour. Applying carrot juice on the face can achieve the same effect.
Experts say that although using vegetables as masks can be effective and patients can do it themselves, the most effective method is still using herbal masks. Powdered heat-clearing and detoxifying Chinese herbs such as honeysuckle, purslane, and dandelion can be mixed with water to form a paste, which can be applied on the face. Generally, it is done twice a week for about 10 minutes each time, for 1-3 months, and it is very effective in removing acne. However, different types of acne caused by different reasons require different herbal treatments, so it is best for patients to seek medical advice before using any herbal remedies.
