Can pepper water cure acne?

Sichuan pepper water is a condiment we usually use for seasoning, and it is also a Chinese medicinal material. In traditional Chinese medicine, pepper water can regulate the stomach and intestines, drive away the cold and keep warm, relieve dampness and heat, and kill insects and pain. However, if the concentration of pepper water is too high, it will have a pungent smell, so it is better to be cautious when using it on the face. So, if you want to get rid of acne, how should you take or apply pepper water? Is the effect as good as expected?

Sichuan pepper water has many uses. It can treat frostbite. If the frostbite has not broken, soaking your hands in the water boiled with Sichuan pepper and ginger can help the frostbite recover. It can also be used to treat dysmenorrhea caused by cold uterus. Similarly, drinking water boiled with Sichuan pepper and ginger can relieve dysmenorrhea and warm the uterus. In addition, Sichuan pepper water has a mild nature and can be used to drive away the cold and warm the stomach, relieving stomach pain caused by cold.

The effect of washing face with pepper water: Pepper water has good anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects. It can be used on the face to improve acne caused by inflammation, especially acne with pustules. To remove harmful bacteria from the skin, be careful not to let the water on your face enter the basin again when patting.

The side effect of washing your face with pepper water is that it may cause skin allergies: especially for people with sensitive skin, you can use a small amount of water to test it before using pepper water to wash your face. It is safer to wash your face if there is no skin discomfort.

Benefits of washing your face with pepper water:

1. Washing your face with pepper water can remove acne: This is because pepper water can reduce inflammation and kill bacteria, and has a good conditioning effect on acne, especially acne pustules. But please note that when washing your face with pepper water to remove acne, do not use cold water, warm water has a better absorption effect.

2. Wash your face with pepper water to remove blood stasis: If your face is red and swollen due to external impact or other reasons, you can use pepper water to wash your face to help promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis and speed up blood circulation. However, it should be noted that in cases of redness and swelling, you should first apply cold compress and then wash your face with pepper water to avoid aggravating the redness and swelling.

3. Washing your face with pepper water can dilate blood vessels: Pepper water can help speed up blood circulation and has a certain effect on blood vessel dilation. If you have problems such as red blood streaks on your face, do not use pepper water to wash your face. At the same time, washing your face with pepper water can dilate blood vessels and improve blood circulation in the face, which is helpful for skin care.

Folk remedies are not suitable for everyone. If you are interested in trying them, you can try them on a pimple first. If there is no allergy, you can use it to wash your face. After all, it is a folk remedy with weak scientific basis and there is still a little risk. It is best to see a Chinese medicine practitioner for treatment.