New Year's Day is healthy
The cold weather in winter often brings trouble to our skin, and dryness and itching become common problems. However, starting from the theories of traditional Chinese medicine and ancient and modern famous prescriptions, we can effectively relieve dry skin through some simple ritual maintenance methods, so that you can say goodbye to "dryness, itchiness and pain".
First of all, adhering to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, we know that dry skin has a certain relationship with the qi and blood in the body. Adequate nutrition and hydration to the skin is essential. Taking the "nourishing qi washing method" in traditional Chinese medicine as an example, by selecting natural and organic plant ingredients, such as soybeans, etc., to refine and extract, it can provide rich vitamins and nutrients to the skin, moisturize the skin and promote the circulation of qi and blood, and improve the problem of dry skin.
Secondly, in daily care, we can learn from the traditional Chinese medicine herbal fumigation**. Hypoallergenic herbs such as Angelica angelica and ginseng, which are commonly used in TCM prescriptions, can be combined with hot steam to improve the skin's ability to retain moisture and promote blood circulation. This method is ideal for people with dry skin and enlarged pores. We can put the herbs into a special steam engine and sunbathe them with the right amount of humidity, so that the active ingredients of the herbs can penetrate deep into the skin, so as to achieve the effect of improving dry and itchy skin.
In addition, TCM believes that there is a close relationship between the body's internal organs and the skin. According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the five internal organs correspond to the five elements and five flavors, and the six internal organs have similar properties to the skin, so by regulating the functions of the five internal organs, we can improve the condition of the skin. In winter, we can choose different Chinese medicine diets according to our own physique and skin condition to regulate the functions of the five internal organs. Common ones such as red dates, lilies, lotus seeds, and yams can all play a role in skin care. In addition, it can also be paired with some fruits rich in vitamin C, such as grapefruit, oranges, etc., to enhance ** resistance.
Finally, as an important part of winter skin nourishment, it is not possible to ignore the outer protective film that protects the first layer. There are many classic formulas in Chinese medicine that can help us achieve this goal. For example, Angelica Angelica decoction is a classic external prescription for rheumatism, which is suitable for dryness, itching and other symptoms caused by wind and cold. In addition, you can also choose an appropriate amount of precious Chinese herbs, such as almonds, wolfberries, etc., to make essential oils or **, and carry out appropriate massage or compressing every day, which can effectively enhance the skin's barrier function, prevent water loss, and improve skin dryness.
To sum up, the "ritualistic" care of the skin in winter is really very important. Through the guidance of TCM theory, we can choose appropriate Chinese herbal medicines and methods to effectively improve skin dryness, itching and other problems, and make the skin moisturized, smooth and comfortable. Of course, these maintenance methods need to be consistent over time to be most effective. I hope that through these maintenance methods, everyone can welcome their own "sense of ritual" in the cold winter.
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