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Winter is the season when skin is most prone to dryness, and factors such as indoor heating, cold and dry weather, and frequent hand washing can cause skin moisture loss, making the skin dry, rough, and sensitive. Therefore, it is especially important to take care of the best in winter. As an experienced veteran Chinese medicine practitioner, I will combine Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions to introduce you to some effective ** care methods.
First of all, it is essential to keep your skin hydrated. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the body's yang qi is relatively weak in winter, and the water metabolism is relatively slow, so it is necessary to pay attention to replenishing water. You can increase the moisture content of your skin by drinking plenty of water and supplementing your skin with nutrients. At the same time, we can use the methods of traditional Chinese medicine to lock in moisture. For example, moisturizing skin care products such as almond oil and glycerin can form a protective film to prevent water evaporation. In addition, TCM also advocates both internal and external treatment, and can increase body hydration through dietary therapy. For example, eating more water-rich foods such as pears, aloe vera, and winter melon can help regulate the moisture level in the body.
Secondly, it is not to be overlooked the care of the facial. In winter, it is easy to dry and peel, so it is necessary to take appropriate measures. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the skin of the face is dry.
Dryness is related to yin deficiency in the body, so it can be regulated by Chinese herbal medicine that nourishes yin and nourishes the kidney. For example, you can use traditional Chinese medicine such as angelica and astragalus to boil it and apply it to the face, which can effectively supplement the nutrients needed by the skin and enhance the water-locking function. In addition, it can also moderately increase the vitamin A and vitamin C in the diet, which helps to improve the antioxidant capacity and enhance the self-repair ability.
In addition, special attention should be paid to the care of the hands and feet. Since the hands and feet are more delicate and susceptible to cold and dryness, they need extra protection and moisturization. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that dryness of the hands and feet is related to poor blood circulation, so it can be used to promote blood circulation through massage. You can gently massage your wrists, knuckles and other parts with your hands after heating, which helps to increase blood circulation and improve your blood supply capacity. In addition, you can use natural moisturizers and hand creams to moisturize your hands and feet**. For example, using honey to smear your hands is a great way to moisturize**. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to keeping warm and avoid exposing your hands and feet to cold for a long time.
In addition, in winter** care, it is also necessary to pay attention to the appropriate control of the frequency of bathing and the temperature of the water. Excessive frequency and overheating baths will damage the grease film on the surface of the **, resulting in **dryness. Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that the water temperature for bathing should be lukewarm and not overheated. In addition, some emollient Chinese herbs can be added during bathing, such as Sophora radix, Angelica Angelica, etc., which can have the effect of moisturizing and nourishing the skin. In addition, apply moisturizing lotion in time after washing to help the skin retain moisture.
To sum up, winter** care is crucial. Through scientific and reasonable care methods, it can help us keep our skin hydrated and healthy during the cold and dry winter months. The above-mentioned nursing methods are summarized on the basis of traditional Chinese medicine theories and ancient and modern prescriptions, which have a certain degree of scientific and practicality. I hope that everyone can master these care methods and have healthy and beautiful skin.
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References: 1Wang Yifu, Lv Huixiang, Zhou Xiaokun. Summer**Care**[J].Guangdong Medical Journal, 2021(07):1421-1422