How effective is Angelica dahurica, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Poria cocos as a facial mask for removing freckles?

Many people are allergic to honey or milk, so it is not suitable to use honey or milk masks. For such people, they can use Chinese medicine masks, which are generally non-allergenic. For example, Angelica dahurica, Atractylodes macrocephala, and Poria cocos all have good beauty and freckle removal effects, as well as whitening and promoting skin hydration and moisturizing effects.

1. Poria cocos honey mask

Material:

15g white poria powder 30g white honey

Preparation method: Mix honey and Poria powder into a paste. Apply on your face before going to bed at night and wash it off with clean water the next morning.

Efficacy: This mask can nourish the skin and eliminate age spots and chloasma. Ancient doctors believed that Poria cocos can dissolve all dark spots and scars. When used with honey, it can nourish the skin and lighten pigment spots.

2. Three white mask

Material:

1 teaspoon of Angelica dahurica powder, 2 teaspoons of white Poria cocos, 1 teaspoon of Bletilla striata, fresh aloe vera juice, honey or milk as appropriate

Method: Mix the above three powders. In winter, add an appropriate amount of honey. If it feels sticky, add a few drops of milk. In summer or for very oily skin, just add an appropriate amount of milk to blend. 20 to 30 minutes each time.

Efficacy: This mask has the effect of softening the skin, whitening and moisturizing.

3. Almond and Poria Compress

Material:

30g almond powder, 10g poria powder, 10g lotus seeds, and appropriate amount of flour.

Method: Grind the Chinese medicinal materials into fine powder and then mix evenly with flour. Add warm water to adjust to appropriate consistency and apply evenly on face. After 20-30 minutes, wash your face with clean water

Description: This mask is a prescription from the Imperial Hospital in the Qing Dynasty. It has the effect of smoothing the skin and delaying skin aging.

4. Mung Bean Three White Mask

Material:

2 teaspoons of mung bean powder, 1 teaspoon of angelica powder, 2 teaspoons of white tuckahoe, 1 teaspoon of white hyacinth, honey or milk as needed

Method: Mix mung bean powder, angelica powder, white poria cocos and bletilla striata powder. In winter, add an appropriate amount of honey. If it feels sticky, add a few drops of milk. In summer or for very oily skin, just add an appropriate amount of milk to blend. 20 to 30 minutes each time. Can be done 2-3 times a week

Beauty secret: This can remove acne and scars. However, pay attention to the usage of honey and milk according to different skin types and weather conditions.

5. Silver Jade Mask

Material:

5g Angelica dahurica powder, 5g white Poria powder, Tremella soup (take dried Tremella and boil it with water)

Usage: Mix angelica powder and white poria powder with tremella soup into a paste. Apply this mask on your face before going to bed at night and wash it off the next morning. Use continuously for more than 1 month.

Efficacy: This recipe has the effect of nourishing the skin and lightening pigmentation spots. Tremella is rich in various amino acids, trace element zinc, collagen protein and other ingredients, which can nourish the skin. Angelica dahurica can invigorate blood circulation and dispel wind, while Poria cocos can lighten all dark spots and scars. Using this mask for one month can eliminate skin pigmentation spots.