Questions and suggestions about natural beauty techniques

The core problems with the natural beauty techniques that everyone is currently talking about focus on the following dimensions: misjudgment of safety, unbalanced effect expectations, and lack of unified standards for operation. The corresponding suggestions essentially cannot circumvent the underlying logic of "safety first, and effects later."

A while ago, I went with my best friend to a dermatologist for a face check-up, and I met three girls who followed the trend and applied fresh lemon directly on their faces in an attempt to whiten their faces. Their faces were swollen, red and peeling. They were extremely aggrieved and said, "Lemon is natural, and it doesn't even have preservatives. How can it hurt your face?" ”This is actually the most common misunderstanding nowadays. Many people think that "natural" means "no irritation and no side effects." However, in fact, clinical dermatology has verified that in unpurified natural fresh products, the concentration of fruit acids is uncontrollable, and there are also many alkaloids and photosensitive ingredients that have not been processed. Art treatments applied directly to the face are much riskier than skin care products produced in compliance with regulations. Of course, many fans think that as long as they choose the right category and control the duration, it will be fine. There is no unified conclusion from both sides. It can only be said that individual skin types vary greatly. Just because someone else is using it and it is fine does not mean that it is safe for you.

In addition to safety issues, misalignment of expected effects is also quite common. My colleague insisted on applying raw potato slices to the eyes to remove dark circles. After applying it for almost a month, the dark circles were not faded and there were several fat particles around the eyes. It was caused by the starch paste in the potatoes that suffocated the eyes. In fact, most natural beauty techniques can only help improve the condition. For example, if your face is hot after sunbathing, apply chilled chamomile hydrosol for 5 minutes to relieve the redness. Occasionally, if you have redness and swelling, use a cotton swab dipped in dilute tea tree essential oil and apply it on it to make it go away faster. But if you expect to rely on these methods to cure stubborn spots and smooth wrinkles, it is definitely unrealistic. Some people say that you can see results if you persist for three to five years. This is a personal experience that cannot be verified. It’s okay if you are willing to take the time to try it, just don’t have too high expectations.

I usually use some natural tricks, and I have accumulated some practical experience after going through many pitfalls. In fact, there are not so many fancy rules. The most important thing is "use what you can eat on your face, and if you are not sure, do a behind-the-ear test first." I occasionally DIY moisturizing masks, and at most I use foaming ones without additives. Boil the white fungus gelatin, mix it with a little rose hydrosol, apply it for 10 minutes and then wash it off immediately. Use it once a week at most. I never dare to use the juice of messy fresh grass and wild flowers to paste it on the face. After all, the skin on the face is much more delicate than the stomach. The food eaten by the stomach has to be digested and filtered, and the skin does not have this function. Oh, you should also pay attention to natural beauty remedies that are taken orally. A fan once said that she drank three large cups of freshly squeezed carrot juice every day to whiten her skin. As a result, her face and palms turned yellow after drinking it for a month. This is because the carotene intake is too much and cannot be metabolized. Even if it is a natural product, excessive amounts will cause problems.

In fact, if you really want to say it, natural beauty is a small way to supplement daily skin care. There is no need to boast about it, and there is no need to beat it to death with a stick and say that it is all IQ tax. Be careful when you try it. If you feel uncomfortable, stop immediately. It is more effective than any strategy.