In the recipe of traditional Chinese medicine porridge, there are many beauty and skincare porridge recipes. Here are a few of them, compiled for beauty lovers to choose according to their specific needs.
Longan and Goji Berry Beauty Porridge
Ingredients: 15g longan, 10g goji berries, 5 red dates, 100g glutinous rice. Wash the longan, goji berries, red dates, and glutinous rice separately. Cook them in a clay pot over low heat until it becomes a thin porridge. Take it before sleep or on an empty stomach in the morning.
Effects: This porridge is nourishing for the heart and calms the mind, nourishes the blood and promotes skin rejuvenation, and enhances complexion and beauty. It is suitable for those who are weak or recovering from illness.
Jujube Kernel Wrinkle-Reducing and Moisturizing Porridge
Ingredients: 15g jujube kernels, 15g longan, appropriate amount of glutinous rice. Chop the jujube kernels and longan, then cook them with glutinous rice in a pot to make porridge. Finally, add a little brown sugar and take it before sleep.
Effects: Long-term consumption of this porridge can promote skin rejuvenation, reduce wrinkles, and make the skin smooth. It is suitable for those who have a tired mind and spleen, and have a dull complexion, palpitations, absent-mindedness, and insomnia caused by overthinking or physical exhaustion.
Ginseng and Astragalus Skin Rejuvenation and Whitening Porridge
Ingredients: 4g ginseng, 18g astragalus, 70g glutinous rice, 4g white sugar, 8g white atractylodes. Use water to decoct ginseng, astragalus, and white atractylodes to make a decoction. Take the decoction twice and add it to the glutinous rice to cook porridge. Divide it into two servings, and add white sugar when consuming.
Effects: This porridge can invigorate the Qi, anti-aging, promote beauty, moisturize the mouth, quench thirst, and detoxify the skin. It is suitable for those with yellowish and dry skin.
Red Date and Chrysanthemum Eye-Brightening Porridge
Ingredients: 50g red dates, 15g chrysanthemum, 100g glutinous rice. Cook the three ingredients together with water until thick, then add brown sugar for seasoning. Divide into two servings, morning and evening.
Effects: This porridge can invigorate the spleen, nourish the blood, and clear the liver and improve vision. It is suitable for those with pale complexion and weak eyesight.
