What are the benefits of washing your face with purslane boiled water?

Purslane is a kind of wild vegetable. It can be eaten cold, stewed in soup, or fried. It tastes refreshing and sweet, so many people like to eat it. Purslane is not only edible, but also can be used as a beauty product. Boiling purslane in water and then washing your face has many benefits and functions. It can reduce inflammation, remove acne on the face, and prevent eczema. If you have these problems, you can try this method.

Anti-inflammatory and acne treatment

The tannic acid, bioalkali, flavonoids, organic acids and other ingredients contained in purslane have bactericidal and sedative effects. They can kill the bacteria that cause acne and relieve inflammation and redness. Therefore, washing your face with water boiled with purslane has an anti-inflammatory and acne-removing effect.

Anti-eczema

The weather is humid in spring or the living environment is humid, and a large number of bacteria will breed in the air. People with weak skin resistance who are in a humid environment for a long time are prone to bacteria breeding on their faces, leading to eczema. Washing your face with purslane water can kill bacteria and prevent bacterial eczema.

Beauty and skin care

The rich organic acids contained in Purslane can promote blood circulation in the face, increase blood supply to the face, increase nutrient supply, and make facial cells plump. At the same time, the flavonoids and various vitamins it contains can fight free radicals, enhance skin resistance, and have the effects of beautifying and anti-aging.

Remove acne marks

Acne on the face can cause changes in the skin structure and leave marks. Purslane is rich in vitamin A, which can improve facial tissue structure, soothe skin problems, enhance the elasticity of epithelial cells, and relieve and eliminate acne marks.

Anti-allergic

Some people have weak facial skin resistance and are prone to allergic symptoms due to dust, sunlight, pollen, mites, etc. Purslane is rich in collagen, which can form a protective film on the skin surface to prevent allergens from contacting the skin. It also contains rich vitamin C and B vitamins, which can reduce allergic reactions and has an anti-allergic effect.

How to wash your face with purslane water

Prepare 100 grams of fresh purslane, put it in a pot and add appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Take out the purslane, mash it with a tool, and squeeze the juice into the purslane water. Just wash your face normally with purslane water.