What are the natural beauty techniques?

The natural beauty techniques we often talk about are essentially centered around three core logics: internal adjustment of diet, external protection of raw materials, and adjustment of work and rest rhythms. The core is to improve the condition with low addition and in line with the body's metabolic laws. It is not a collection of various earthly recipes uploaded on the Internet.

Many people's first impression of natural beauty is to apply ingredients from the kitchen to their face. This is actually very controversial. For example, the skin whitening method with lemon slices has become popular in the past two years. Supporters say that fresh lemons are high in vitamin C and have an obvious brightening effect immediately after application. Opponents say that the pH value of unpurified fresh lemons is only about 2, and direct contact with the skin will destroy the cuticle barrier. I helped a friend out of trouble last year, and she followed suit. After applying it for three days, her oily skin turned into sensitive skin, and her face turned red and hot after being exposed to the wind for two minutes in winter. Instead, she cut lemons into thin slices and soaked them in lukewarm water and drank a glass of it every day without adding honey or sugar. After more than two months of persistence, the old acne marks on her cheeks really faded by half a circle. This is actually because many people confuse the use of natural materials and apply it on their faces when they should be eaten, which is naturally prone to problems.

When it comes to food, many people also have misunderstandings about the internal regulation of natural beauty. Someone once told me that eating Tremella fungus to supplement collagen is an IQ tax. This is actually wrong. The gum in Tremella fungus is a plant polysaccharide. It cannot be directly converted into the collagen needed by human skin. However, it is high in dietary fiber. Eating it can moisturize the intestines and promote metabolism. , the defecation is smoother and the complexion will naturally not be dull and dull. It is an indirect brightening effect. There is no need to blow up to the sky, and there is no need to beat it to death. I stew Tremella lily soup twice a week in winter without adding sugar. After drinking it, my skin will be moisturized. It is more effective than applying two layers of cream, especially if I stay in a heated room, it will not dry out my skin.

Apart from eating and applying makeup, the most easily overlooked are natural beauty techniques in daily life. You may not believe it, but the most effective natural anti-aging method is not some expensive essence, but hard sunscreen. Last summer, I went hiking in the suburbs every week. I wore a wide-brimmed hat, a face mask, and a black plastic umbrella throughout the summer. Not only has the sky not turned dark, but the small sun spots on my cheekbones have not deepened anymore. It is much better than the two years ago when I was often sunburned even after applying sunscreen. Of course, if you go to a place like the beach with extremely strong ultraviolet rays, you must still use sunscreen. Naturally, it does not mean sticking to a certain method. Flexible adjustment is useful.

When talking about this, some people may ask, does natural beauty mean no use of industrial skin care products at all? Of course not. I have been in a trap before and followed the trend of using fresh aloe vera grown at home to rub my face to remove acne. As a result, my face became red and itchy for a whole week. Later I found out that the emodin in the fresh aloe vera was not processed, which is an irritant in itself. Instead, sterilized aloe vera gel and fermented rose extracted from regular brands were used. Fruit oils are also made from natural raw materials, but after sterilization and purification, they are much safer than making them at home. After all, there is no sterilization equipment in the laboratory at home. Freshly squeezed cucumber juice and aloe vera juice will breed bacteria if left for half an hour. Applying them to the face will cause acne.

There is also the rice water face wash that has been making a lot of noise on the Internet recently. Some people say that the B vitamins in the rice water can brighten the skin, and washing it can make it two degrees whiter in a month. Others say that there are impurities and pesticide residues in the raw rice water, which will easily clog the pores and ruin the face after washing. I have tried the first one myself. The water from the second washing of the japonica rice was allowed to settle for two hours, and the supernatant was mixed with warm water and washed. After using it for half a month, my dry skin did not feel whiter. However, my face did not feel so tight after washing in winter. This may vary from person to person. I definitely don’t recommend trying it for those with sensitive skin.

I have been practicing natural beauty for almost six years, and my biggest feeling is that there is no standard answer to this matter, and the more natural the better, just like eating for the skin. Home-cooked dishes with less seasoning are indeed healthy, but you can’t eat unwashed lettuce, right? What is suitable for you and does not bother your skin is really useful.