"One white covers three ugliness" is a famous saying. The following introduction of traditional Chinese medicine remedies has the effect of beauty and skin care. It can target your different needs for "whiteness" and gradually adjust your complexion.
For pale complexion: Honey Peanut Jujube Porridge
Beauty principle: Jujube nourishes Qi, peanut skins nourish blood, peanut meat moisturizes, honey nourishes Qi. The combination of these ingredients effectively makes the complexion rosy.
Method: Soak the jujubes and peanuts in warm water, then put them in a pot with an appropriate amount of water. Cook them over low heat until they are soft, then add honey and consume.
For dull complexion: Chestnut and Bok Choy Stew
Beauty principle: The reason for a dull complexion is insufficient kidney Qi and depleted Yin fluid. Chestnuts can tonify the spleen and kidneys, while bok choy nourishes Yin and moisturizes dryness. The combination of these ingredients effectively makes the complexion fair and bright.
Method: Peel the chestnuts and cut them in half. Stew them in duck soup until they are fully cooked, then add 200 grams of bok choy strips, a little salt, and a little monosodium glutamate.
For rough skin: Bamboo Shoot and Sea Cucumber Stew
Beauty principle: Rough skin is usually caused by insufficient Yin blood and internal dryness. Sea cucumber nourishes Yin and blood, while bamboo shoots clear internal heat. The combination of these ingredients effectively makes the skin smooth and radiant.
Method: Cut the sea cucumber into long strips and add them to the pot with fresh or rehydrated bamboo shoots. Stew them together with lean meat, then add salt, monosodium glutamate, sugar, and wine before consumption.
