What are some natural beauty tips?

At present, most of the natural beauty techniques that have been verified by a large number of practitioners and conform to the basic skin care logic follow the route of "low burden + internal and external synchronization". However, special attention should be paid to that "natural" does not mean "absolutely safe". There are many cases of people following the trend and using homemade natural skin care products to ruin their faces. On the contrary, the probability of problems is much higher than using regular skin care products.

A while ago, I stayed up late for three days with my best friend working on a project. She is prone to swelling. When she woke up in the morning, her face was swollen like a steamed bun, and even her double eyelids were almost buried. I found a clean towel for her, soaked it in warm water around 38 degrees for 3 minutes, and then put it on a cold towel that had been refrigerated in advance for 1 minute. I tossed it back and forth three times, which only took half an hour. Within a short time, most of the swelling disappeared, and the complexion returned to its normal translucency from the previous gray-blue color. To put it bluntly, this method uses temperature changes to create a mini circulation SPA for the skin. It can quickly take away the metabolic waste accumulated under the skin without adding any functional ingredients. It is easier to use than many first-aid masks that cost hundreds of dollars and is less burdensome.

When it comes to natural techniques for external application, there has been a lot of controversy. Many people think that fresh ones are better. They cut lemon slices and apply them on the face to whiten them, or use mashed raw potatoes to apply on the eyes to remove dark circles. However, unprocessed fresh lemons have a very high concentration of citric acid. Applying them directly to the face is equivalent to peeling off the cuticles. Two months ago, I met a little girl who applied fresh lemon slices directly for half an hour. The next day, her face became red and stinging. After going out for half an hour, two large patches of pigmentation appeared. The whitening failed but instead caused spots. But not all ingredients are useless when applied externally. When my face becomes red due to allergies, I soak unsweetened instant oatmeal in warm water until soft. Filter out the excess water and apply it on the red area for 10 minutes. After peeling it off, the redness and itchiness can be reduced by half. This is because the β-glucan in oats has a soothing and repairing effect, and is very mild in nature, so it will not cause problems for sensitive skin.

Compared with external application, internal adjustment is actually more controversial. Some people say that drinking anything is useless, and the skin condition is all natural. Some people say that eating the right food is more effective than applying tens of thousands of skin care products. I have a friend with dry skin who used to have powder stuck to her nose when applying makeup in the winter. The powder stuck to her nose can be rubbed off. Later, she heard from the elders in her family that she eats 10 raw peanuts with red skin every morning and drinks a cup of warm sugar-free pure soy milk. She persisted for more than three months. Now when I go out in sub-zero weather, my face is moisturized, and there is basically no powder when applying makeup. In fact, to put it bluntly, it supplements enough high-quality plant protein and unsaturated fatty acids to help the skin lock in moisture. It is much more reliable than drinking many sweet beauty drinks. Of course, not all food supplements are useful. For example, many people say that eating pig trotters can supplement collagen. In fact, the collagen in pig trotters is a large molecule. If you eat it, it will basically turn into fat and grow on the body. If you really want to take supplements, it is better to choose regular small-molecule collagen peptides, which are much more efficient in absorption.

Nowadays, many people advocate "cutting off skin care products completely and relying only on natural skin care methods". This actually depends on the skin type. If you have oily skin, you only need to wash your face with warm water. The excess oil will block the pores, and you will suffer from acne in a few days, which will turn your face into a mess.； But when the season changes for dry and sensitive skin, stop all functional essences and facial masks, wash your face with warm water, and apply some pure olive oil or glycerin. This can give the skin barrier time to repair itself. There is no absolute right or wrong, and the one that suits you is the best.