1, cognition of beauty in traditional Chinese medicine
Dry skin is more prone to aging.
Qian Fang, a Chinese medicine practitioner and deputy chief physician of Shenzhen Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, said that the quality of skin is mainly affected by internal and external factors. Inherent genetic inheritance is mainly related to skin quality. For example, oily skin is less prone to aging than dry skin. The skin is dry, white and red, thin and tender, without obvious pores and greasy feeling. It looks clean and beautiful, and it is not easy to get acne, but it will cause redness and swelling, even burning pain or bran-like dandruff, and it is easy to wrinkle. Oily skin is thick with obvious pores, which looks like small spots on orange peel, and it is greasy and shiny. This kind of skin is prone to acne and acne, but it is not easy to wrinkle. Neutral skin belongs to oily and dry skin, which is neither prone to acne nor aging.
The influence of external environment includes natural aging and photoaging. Natural aging refers to the physiological aging of the skin with the increase of age. Generally speaking, 20-27 years old will maintain the best skin condition. After the age of 30, the skin will gradually lose elasticity, which is due to the decrease of hormone secretion, making the skin look rough and dull. This phenomenon will be more obvious in menopause.
Photoaging refers to skin aging caused by excessive ultraviolet radiation. High-energy ultraviolet rays can directly drive the deep layer of skin, destroy the antioxidant capacity of normal cells, and at the same time cause lipid oxidation, produce too many free radicals, directly or indirectly affect the normal function of skin, and make skin aging early. The specific manifestations are dry skin, lack of water, pigmentation, wrinkles and individual skin diseases.
Other factors include cold, hot and too dry air affecting the normal breathing of the skin, which causes the skin to lose too much water and age; Air conditioning or central heating dehydrates the skin, leading to peeling and dandruff. Abnormal working hours and diet can also have an impact on the skin, such as uncertain sleep time, physical and mental overwork, stress, love of spicy food, alcohol and tobacco addiction and so on. It will have a bad effect on the skin.
In addition, improper use and maintenance of cosmetics also affects the skin. When using cosmetics and skin care products, many people ignore the requirements for personal skin quality, and use inappropriate skin care products, which increases the load on the skin, causes poor skin metabolism or causes skin diseases, which will lead to premature aging of the skin in the long run. Failure to clean the skin in time and correctly, such as incomplete makeup removal, will cause dirt accumulation on the skin, hinder the metabolism of the skin, and cause premature aging of the skin.
Don't go astray when using sunscreen.
Photoaging is the main external factor affecting the skin. In the wavelength range of 100-400 nm, the ultraviolet spectrum in sunlight can be divided into three bands, namely, short-wave ultraviolet (UVC) with wavelength of 100-290 nm, medium-wave ultraviolet (UVB) with wavelength of 290-320 nm and long-wave ultraviolet (UVA) with wavelength of 320-400 nm.
Ultraviolet rays with different wavelengths penetrate the skin at different depths. UVC is reflected and absorbed by the stratum corneum, and only a small part penetrates into the superficial layer of epidermis. When UVC passes through the atmosphere, it is mostly absorbed by the ozone layer, so it can't reach the earth's surface, and it will hardly harm human skin. Most of UVB is absorbed by epidermis, and a small part reaches the superficial dermis, which is the main band of skin damage and carcinogenesis, but it can be blocked by thick clouds, clothes and glass. A small part of UVA is absorbed by epidermis, and most of UVA can penetrate dermis and reach the middle of dermis. The amount of UVA reaching the earth's surface at noon in summer is 100 times that of UVB, which can penetrate the epidermis and cause dermal damage. Therefore, UVA is the main ultraviolet pathogenic spectrum, and UVA must be prevented in summer.
Sunscreen is the best way to maintain your skin daily. However, in daily life, women have many misunderstandings about the use of sunscreen. They think that the higher the SPF, the better the protection effect.
Qian Fang said that it is not that the higher the SPF value, the better the sun protection effect. The SPF value, that is, the sun protection coefficient. The choice of SPF value can be chosen according to different places. You can choose SPF 5-8 sunscreen products for daily care and shopping, and SPF 10- 15 sunscreen products for going out to play. Use SPF 20-30 or even higher waterproof and sunscreen products when swimming or sunbathing.
Some people think that as long as you apply sunscreen before going out, your skin can avoid the hot sun all day, or think that high-power sunscreen can provide longer protection. In fact, most sunscreen products, especially those based on chemical sunscreen, will gradually weaken their sunscreen effect after being applied to the exposed parts for several hours due to the dilution of air and sweat. So don't underestimate the enemy in security protection. It is best to wash off sunscreen products every 2-3 hours and reapply them to ensure the continuation of sunscreen effect. At the same time, when using sunscreen, it should be applied within 10-30 minutes before going out.
Visceral function affects the skin.
The relationship among meridians, viscera and skin is interrelated and inseparable. For example, the heart governs the blood vessels and the mind. Due to the rich distribution of blood vessels in the head and face, the normal function of heart dominating blood vessels has a great relationship with facial appearance. If the heart is strong and the blood vessels are full and unobstructed, the facial skin will be ruddy and shiny because of the nourishment of blood, which is called "its beauty is in the face". If the spirit is insufficient and the blood is deficient, the face will be haggard and gloomy. Lung governs fur. Because the lung has the function of regulating body fluid, it can control and nourish the skin. Therefore, weak lung qi deficiency will inevitably cause dry skin.
There is a saying in Chinese medicine that "spleen is the source of qi and blood biochemistry". If the spleen is blocked, the qi and blood are insufficient, and the body is not nourished, there will be symptoms such as listlessness, sallow complexion, sparse hair, dry skin and emaciation. Spleen can transport body fluids. If the function of spleen fluid transport decreases, it can cause acne, rosacea and other diseases. The main physiological function of the liver is to excrete and store blood. If the liver qi is not discharged and qi stagnation and blood stasis are found on the face, chloasma, dull complexion, dullness and premature aging will appear. Kidney governs storing essence, which can not only store the essence of innate parents, but also store it with the essence of five internal organs. The key to human growth, development and aging lies in the rise and fall of kidney qi, and the normal function of five internal organs and the rise and fall of qi and blood are closely related to the function of storing essence of kidney. Deficiency of kidney qi will lead to dull complexion, dark spots, freckles and chloasma, and it will age before it is old. The kidney has the saying that "its flowers are in the hair", and the kidney qi is insufficient, and the hair is dry and white, dull and easy to fall off.
Qian Fang said that zang-fu organs and skin are both exterior and interior and cause and effect, and they are linked by meridians. The interior of the meridian is connected with viscera, and the exterior is connected with limbs and skin. In the human body, the meridians leading to the whole body converge on the face. It is recorded in Neijing that "the twelve meridians has 365 collaterals, and its qi and blood are all in the surface, but its deficiency." It can be seen that the head and face are "the meeting of all yang" and the place where meridians gather.
Facial acupuncture and massage can beautify the skin. Qian Fang said that facial massage can raise the skin temperature, promote blood circulation, make oxygen and nutrients rush to the massage part, ensure the normal metabolism of skin tissue, help to excrete waste and carbon dioxide, enhance the ability of cell regeneration, and prevent the stratum corneum from thickening and accumulating on the skin surface. It can also regulate the excessively tense nerves, eliminate the fatigue of eyes and other parts, and make them rest, so as to achieve the purpose of calming the nerves and keeping fit. In addition, it can also promote the skin to absorb various nutritional skin care products and pharmaceutical skin care products, so as to achieve the purpose of nourishing the skin and treating minor skin diseases.
For example, chloasma, commonly known as pregnancy spot, refers to a skin disease in which irregular flaky yellowish brown or light black patches appear on the face and are spread flat on the skin without disturbing the hands. Modern medicine believes that this disease is facial pigmentation caused by endocrine-related pigment metabolism disorder. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the occurrence of chloasma is closely related to liver, spleen and kidney, especially to liver. If the functions of the three organs are abnormal, it will lead to qi and blood stasis, facial malnutrition and chloasma. Qian Fang said that clinical observation shows that acupuncture has a good effect on chloasma, and can achieve the effect of regulating liver and kidney deficiency, spleen deficiency and dampness.
2, Chinese medicine beauty small method
facial massage
1. Push from the brow arch to the temple, then from the center of the forehead to the hairline through Yang and Bai, and then from up to Shenting, and push down to the cheek along the front hairline through the head dimension, 9 times per row.
2. Knead your thumb three times along the above route, focusing on acupoint operation. Finally, pull down the earlobe and lift the tip of the ear.
3. Press your thumb on the temple and gently dial the upper and lower eyelids with your index finger for 9 times.
4. Start from Jingming point of the index finger, push through Xiang Ying and Juguo points along both sides of the nose, rub to the front of the ear, and then push up to Tang Yin from both sides of the nose.
5, from people to both sides, and then from the corners of the mouth (bunker) to both sides, and finally from the pulp to both sides.
(1-5 method can activate the meridians of hand shaoyang sanjiao meridian, hand Yangming large intestine meridian, foot shaoyang gallbladder meridian and foot Yangming stomach meridian, accelerate blood circulation, promote metabolism, stretch skin and achieve the purpose of prevent wrinkles. )
6, the thumb point on the side of Neiguan, Hegu, has the power of refreshing and eyesight.
7. Press Zusanli 1 min. This point can make the face hot, the skin congested, promote the change of pigment, make the original dark spots turn red and light, and show youthful vitality.
8, rub hot hands, do dry face washing, repeated operations, consciously face fever, clear-headed, refreshed; Finally, wipe off the cream with a towel.
Traditional Chinese medicine mask
(1) freckle nourishing mask
The formula is angelica sinensis, peach kernel, Ligusticum chuanxiong, angelica dahurica, rhizoma Typhonii and bletilla striata powder, each with the same amount. Fresh milk, honey, right amount.
Efficacy Angelica sinensis, peach kernel and Ligusticum chuanxiong can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis and fade pigmentation. Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Rhizoma Typhonii and Rhizoma Bletillae can promote melanin metabolism, whiten and remove spots. Fresh milk and honey can moisturize, brighten and nourish the skin.
Face applicator, a self-made mask formula, has the effects of promoting blood circulation, lightening spots, whitening and nourishing, and is suitable for rough, dark, sallow and dull skin.
(2) Whitening and anti-wrinkle mask
Formula: Angelica sinensis, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae, Poria, Bletilla striata, almond powder, pearl powder or placenta powder 1/2, proper amount of water and a little honey.
Efficacy Angelica promotes skin metabolism, promotes blood circulation and brightens skin. Angelica dahurica, Poria cocos and almond whitening and moisturizing. Bletilla striata is firm and wrinkle-free. Pearl has the effects of whitening, astringing and promoting granulation, promoting cell regeneration and scar healing, and is a treasure of whitening and skin care. Placenta has the effects of anti-aging, firming pores and removing fine lines, and it is also a holy product of beauty and anti-aging.
This formula has the effects of promoting blood circulation, brightening skin, whitening skin and preventing wrinkles, and is suitable for middle-aged and elderly people with loose skin and wrinkles.
(3) Oil control acne mask
Prepare Flos Chrysanthemi Indici, Herba Taraxaci, Fructus Crataegi, Folium Platycladi and Coicis Semen in equal amount. The amount of honey is appropriate.
Efficacy Wild Chrysanthemum and Gongying can clear away heat and detoxify; Crataegus pinnatifida, Platycladus orientalis and Coicis Semen have the functions of killing insects, relieving itching and regulating oil secretion. Honey has the function of anti-allergy and restoring skin elasticity.
This set of self-made facial mask formula has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials and regulating oil secretion, and has a good effect on the initial stage of acne and the prevention of acne.
3. Correct skin care and hydration
1, full face wet cotton pad
After cleansing every day, apply it to your face after soaking it with a cotton pad, which has a good effect on quickly replenishing skin moisture. Don't choose an alcoholic cotton pad for hydrating and moisturizing. It is best to choose a moisturizing lotion containing plant ingredients to avoid excessive irritation to the skin.
2. Lock the water with emulsion.
Make-up water can help skin keratin soften and replenish moisture for skin, while emulsion plays a role in locking water, so it is essential. The emulsion is applied outward from the center of the face, and the parts that are easy to dry should be applied repeatedly.
Step 3 spray moisturizing spray regularly
Many women work in air-conditioned rooms every day and feel that their faces are turning into dry rags under air conditioning. They just think about how to replenish water, replenish water, replenish water. Spray has naturally become a necessity at hand, as long as you spray it gently anytime and anywhere, you can relieve the feeling of dryness.