Beauty and Health Sutra of Female Traditional Chinese Medicine

Chapter 13 Timely recuperation, beautiful seasons are always there (4)
Cold winter, beware of "skin cold"

Women with perfect skin will let them exude all kinds of amorous feelings, so more and more women spare no effort to protect their delicate skin.However, in winter, people resist the severe cold under the protection of heavy coats and cotton clothes, but the facial skin can only be exposed to the cold outside.After being exposed to the cold outside, and then entering the heating room, I feel very comfortable, but this kind of cold and hot often makes the skin "cold".What are the symptoms of a skin "cold"?Peeling, redness, itching, and chapped skin in winter can all be regarded as symptoms of a "cold" skin, which must be prevented properly.

Talking about winter skin "cold"

The skin can also catch a cold: the face has extremely rich blood vessels and nerves. The rich blood vessels make the face turn red when shy, and the rich nerves can make people feel the "spring breeze blowing on the face". The nourishment of nutrients is lost, and the backlog of waste and toxins are thrown away.

However, the principle of thermal expansion and contraction also applies to blood vessels and nerves.

In the severe cold in winter, the blood vessels will shrink due to the cold, and the regulation function of the nerves will also become sluggish. In this way, the transportation of nutrients and the metabolism of waste will encounter obstacles, which is why the skin will turn black and rough in winter. where.

The skin is prone to hypoxia in winter: Oxygen is the basic substance that all living things on the earth depend on for survival. Cellular respiration also needs the support of oxygen. It is like a battery for the body and skin. Only with sufficient oxygen can the skin be healthy and radiant.However, the cold winter is the main season of skin oxygen deficiency.

As long as it is moist and white, don’t be red in winter: People who live on the plateau all the year round will have two red areas on the cheeks, which are called "plateau red".In winter, many people will also have flushed cheeks. Don’t think this is a sign of good complexion. In fact, these two clusters of redness are warning signals from the skin, usually a sign of poor blood circulation and increased fragility of skin blood vessels.In winter, the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is large, and the capillaries in the skin are easily injured. If the heat preservation measures are not done well, it will inevitably accelerate the aging and relaxation of the skin.

Develop good habits to prevent "cold"

Cold water stimulation: Cold water stimulation can improve the skin's adaptability to cold air.In winter, when the temperature is low, many people like to use hot water when washing their face in the morning. In fact, this is not good. After washing the face with hot water, it will dilate the local capillaries, easily make the skin appear red blood, and take away a lot of water.Here I would like to recommend a correct, healthy, and cosmetic way to wash your face, as follows: wash your face with warm water first, which can effectively remove the oil from the skin, and then use cold water, but not directly wash your face with cold water, but wash your face with warm water. Dip your hands in cold water and pat gently on your face for about 60 seconds.Its purpose is to prevent the discomfort caused by cold air to the skin, and it can also shrink pores and prevent enlarged pores.

In order to buffer the direct and sudden irritation of the cold air to the skin, you can also wear a mask, especially when you go out from a warm environment. Wearing a mask is also an effective way to protect the facial skin. Form a buffer zone between them to avoid sudden damage to the skin.

Pay attention to skin hydration: When mentioning winter weather, the word "dry and cold" comes to mind. In this cold and dry weather, the skin is most prone to lack of water.To deal with the problem of skin dehydration, many people choose to use moisturizing masks to add moisture to the skin. This is a relatively direct way. Skin damage.

Many female friends think that the longer the moisturizing mask is made, the better. Is that true?Part of the nutrient components of the mask is absorbed through the skin, and the other part is exposed to the air and evaporates naturally.

When the skin is saturated and the mask is applied for too long, if the mask has dried out but has not been removed in time, the moisture in the skin will flow back into the mask. At this time, it is not a moisturizing mask but a water-absorbing mask.

It is best to apply the moisturizing mask on the face for about 15 minutes, and the longest should not exceed 20 minutes.When the time is almost up, use your hands to feel if the mask is still moist.If it is already dry, it must be removed in time, otherwise it will not only waste time, but also lose the water just added.

For office worker female friends who stay in an air-conditioned room every day, you can consider applying moisturizer or moisturizing spray to replenish moisture in time to relieve dry skin.The most important thing is that you must not choose products containing alcohol, as the alcohol evaporates, it will take away a lot of moisture from the skin.At the same time, moisturizer or spray should be used when the cheeks feel dry, because excessive use can cause skin cell edema.

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"Exercise": Let your face move, because the health of the skin is inseparable from exercise.In winter, the temperature is low, and the metabolism of the skin is like an old scalper in old age, and it is easy to be dull.At this time, peeling and itching will come out to make trouble.Massage the skin of the face, and gently move it in circular motion from bottom to top, which can not only promote the metabolism of the skin, but also prevent frostbite.

Apply massage balm to your face before massaging to prevent strain on dry skin.When massaging, the movements should be slow and gentle, especially when operating the skin around the eyes.Eye corners, mouth corners, forehead and other parts are mainly lifted, which can prevent eye wrinkles and forehead wrinkles, and mouth corner lifting can improve the function of facial muscles.

Among the three measures to prevent skin "cold" introduced above, cold water stimulation is an external anti-cold countermeasure, while hydrating the skin and facial exercises are to improve the skin's own disease resistance to resist "cold". Combining the three organically can keep the skin worry-free in winter.

Small details of beauty and health in winter

The IQ index is usually used by people to reflect a person's intelligence level. In fact, the IQ index is also important for beauty and health in winter.Smart skin care methods can make the skin white, healthy and beautiful, and smart health regimens are simple, easy and just right.The temperature in winter is the lowest in the year. If you have nothing to do at home, you can learn the common sense of beauty and health. Take it as a kind of leisure, as a kind of fun, and when you put it into practice, you will get a surprise .

Talk about winter beauty

Sun protection in winter: Don’t you need sun protection if there is less sunshine in winter?
You know, the damage of ultraviolet rays exists anytime and anywhere, so you should also use sunscreen in winter, and use it alone.

At present, there are many "multi-effects in one" products on the market, and the sunscreen function is also mentioned in the instructions, but the sun protection index of this product is far from meeting the sun protection needs, so use a sunscreen with SPF value. Cream, it can help the skin resist ultraviolet rays, isolate the skin from contact with dirty air, and provide a mild environment for the skin.In short, you should also pay attention to skin sunscreen in winter, and use it alone.

Replenish collagen in winter: The low temperature reduces the protein synthesis ability of the skin, and dryness and relaxation will occur in winter. Therefore, to solve skin problems in winter, it is necessary to replenish collagen.Collagen is the skeleton of the skin, just like the backbone of the house and the spine of the human body. Without it, the skin will become weak, but with it, the skin will become elastic and shiny.

When it comes to collagen, we have to mention coenzyme Q10, which is responsible for generating energy and activating cells in the skin. It has a strong antioxidant effect, can effectively eliminate free radicals, and can strongly cooperate with the skin to produce more collagen.Therefore, supplementing collagen and coenzyme Q10 together can improve the dryness and relaxation of the skin in winter and prevent the skin from aging.

Four things for beauty in winter
The first item: the toner or astringent used in winter, because the alcohol contained in it will evaporate the moisture in the skin, it is best to choose a water-based toner.

Item 2: It is not advisable to choose cleansing products with strong degreasing properties, especially for people with dry skin, you should choose mild cleansing milk or soap containing oil.

The third thing: Do not wash your face with hot water. Hot water can wash away the oil and water on the surface of the skin. In such a dry season, throwing away the oil and water is like peeling off the "preservative film" of the skin, and the water is easy to lose. The skin is prone to dryness and itching.

Item 4: You usually dry your face immediately after washing your face. In fact, the correct way is not to dry your face immediately. You should wait until your face is half-dry, apply moisturizing oil and lotion, and "lock it" in time. "stay" moisture.

Elaborate on winter regimen

"Huangdi Neijing Suwen" mentions that in winter, "sleep early and wake up late, you must wait for the sun..." It means that you should go to bed early and wake up late, and it is best to wait until the sun comes out before getting up, so as to avoid the cold air injury in winter to the yang energy in our body.Go to bed early to nourish yang, and wake up late to nourish yin.

To nourish the yin and hide the spirit, you need to sleep for seven or eight hours.

Emotionally, affected by stoves, heating, and dry weather in winter, people tend to get angry and their moods change easily.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, anger causes qi to rise, joy causes qi to slow down, sadness causes qi to disappear, fear causes qi to fall, fright causes qi to become disordered, and thinking causes qi to stagnate, all of which can easily disturb yang qi.

Therefore, in winter, you should follow the trend of hiding everything, keep a calm mind, don't overwork, keep calm when encountering things that don't go your way, and don't get angry easily to avoid negative emotions such as anxiety and depression.

In terms of living habits, it is advisable to use hot water to soak your feet. "Cold starts from the feet, and cold comes from the legs." According to the meridian theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the Stomach Meridian of Foot Yangming runs from the head to the feet, so cold legs and feet will directly affect the function of the stomach.In order to prevent the stomach meridian from getting cold, it is recommended to wash the feet with hot water before going to bed. The blood vessels in the feet expand when heated, and the blood flow accelerates, which can effectively improve the nutrition of the skin and tissues of the feet.

As for the diet in winter, you might as well eat more foods that can nourish blood and nourish qi, as well as beautify the skin. Here are one or two for your reference.

Jujube: Jujube is a very commonly used drug in traditional Chinese medicine. It can not only invigorate the spleen and replenish qi, but also generate blood and nourish the viscera and skin.It is rich in vitamins, so it is called "live vitamin pills".As the saying goes: "Eat three jujubes a day, and you will not look old for a lifetime."

Mushrooms: Mushrooms have excellent anti-aging effects, can make the secretion of female estrogen more vigorous, and are an essential weapon for mature women to resist aging.In addition, mushrooms contain selenium, which has a skin-retaining effect, which can promote skin metabolism and reduce facial wrinkles.

Eggs: Eggs are sweet in taste and flat in nature. They belong to the spleen and stomach meridians. They can nourish the lungs and blood, nourish yin and moisten dryness.Eating more eggs in winter can nourish yin and blood, eliminate troubles and calm the nerves, and nourish the spleen and stomach.

Honey: Honey is a nutrient-rich natural nourishing food, rich in bioactive substances, which can improve the phenomenon of dry skin and less oil in winter, and keep the skin tender and smooth.It also contains a variety of inorganic salts and vitamins, iron, calcium, copper, manganese, potassium, phosphorus and other organic acids and trace elements beneficial to human health, as well as fructose, glucose, amylase, oxidase, Reductase, etc., have the effects of nourishing, moisturizing and detoxifying.

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