What are the natural beauty techniques?

The natural beauty we often talk about is, to put it bluntly, it does not rely on invasive medical beauty or powerful functional products with complicated chemical ingredients. It relies on natural ingredients, the body's own ability to regulate itself, and daily behavioral habits to maintain a good state. The core basically lies in the three dimensions of internal nutrition and nourishment, external protection with natural ingredients, and adjustment of work and rest mood. There is no "face change in 7 days" as advertised by online marketing, but most people who insist on it for a long time can feel the stable and clear skin condition, which is much more reliable than messing around with functional products.

I have a friend with mixed-to-oily skin who used to take acidic drugs in the past two years, which caused the barrier damage on her cheeks to become red and her mouth to close. Later, I heard a familiar Chinese medicine doctor recommend that she stop drinking iced drinks all year round, and drink hot soy milk with poria, lily, and soybeans every morning. She did not deliberately quit sugar, so she replaced her three cups of milk tea a week with freshly squeezed pear juice or warm water. After two months, her face was less red, and her mouth was closed by half. However, there is a lot of controversy in the field of internal adjustment. For example, many businesses advocate that "naturally extracted collagen peptides can resist aging when consumed." Some nutrition friends say that all proteins eaten will be decomposed into amino acids and then reorganized. How much can be distributed to the skin depends on the body's own needs. Instead of spending a lot of money to buy "natural anti-aging drinks" with serious premiums, it is better to eat some soy products, fish maw, and hoof flowers in moderation to supplement nutrition and satisfy your taste.

After talking about the maintenance of eating, everyone is familiar with the natural technique of saying hello to the face, but there are also many people who have stepped on the trap. Every summer when I go to the beach and get red, I freeze fresh cucumbers and cut them into thin slices and apply them for 10 minutes. The redness disappears faster than the post-sun repair of many big-name brands I stock up on. I usually keep the fermented rice water left over from cooking and wash my hands. Now my hands are smoother than those of friends of the same age who apply hand cream every day. But don’t think that “natural means safe”. A few years ago, I followed the trend and tried using white vinegar mixed with water to wash my face to whiten my face. It stung when I applied it, and it took three days for my face to stop turning red. Later, I asked a dermatologist and found out that the pH of unprocessed natural ingredients is unstable. Applying highly irritating ingredients like lemons and raw garlic directly to your face can easily damage the cuticles of your skin and turn your face into rot. If you really want to try it, it’s best to apply it behind your ears and wait for 48 hours before using it until there is no allergic reaction.

What many people don’t know is that adjusting your daily routine and mood are actually the lowest-cost natural beauty techniques. Last month, I stayed up all night for a week to catch up on a project. I applied three thousand-yuan anti-aging masks, but my face was still slumped, and I couldn't hide the black spots under my eyes. After the project ended, I forced myself to go to bed before 11 o'clock every day and get 7 hours of sleep. I didn't stay at home and check my phone on weekends. I went to the park for a two-hour walk to soak up the sun. In less than a week, my face became more translucent than if I had used half a bottle of whitening essence. I once met a sister who does aromatherapy and said that emotions have a greater impact on the skin than many people think. She is prone to getting chloasma if she is always angry and has weak liver qi. Every time she gets angry at work, she lights up a lavender aromatherapy and stands by the window and breathes deeply for 5 minutes to calm her emotions. It is more effective than applying any number of facial masks that are said to "soothe the liver and remove freckles."

In fact, there are not so many fancy home remedies for natural beauty. The most important thing is to follow the rhythm of your own body and don’t always pursue quick success. After all, good skin is developed slowly. If you are too hasty, it will be counterproductive.