How to make a facial mask with Poria cocos

Poria cocos is a traditional Chinese medicine, and it has another effect that is very popular among women, which is beauty. Poria cocos has a beauty effect. Of course, this beauty effect is indirect, and it needs to be made into a facial mask to help women maintain their skin. Most women can try making facial masks by themselves, which is convenient and safe. Using Poria cocos to make facial masks has different effects, and female friends can make them according to their skin conditions. Poria cocos can be used to make whitening masks, freckle removal masks, anti-wrinkle masks, etc.

【Poria cocos honey mask】

Suitable skin types: All skin types except sensitive skin.

Preparation: Prepare 15 grams of white Poria powder and 30 grams of honey, mix them into a paste (if it feels too sticky, you can add a small amount of purified water), apply it on the face avoiding the eyes and mouth, and wash it off after 15 minutes.

Beauty-enhancing effect: Traditional Chinese medicine believes that Poria cocos can dissolve all dark spots and scars. When used with honey, it can not only nourish the skin but also lighten pigmentation spots. Sisters who want to whiten their skin should not miss this mask.

Poria cocos has a mild nature and flavor. There are no obvious side effects, but allergic reactions may occur occasionally. Common symptoms include skin redness, swelling, papules, wheals, bronchial asthma, and sometimes abdominal pain. When these allergic reactions occur, simply stop eating the food. In addition, Poria cocos is diuretic and can eliminate dampness, so it should be used with caution by those with severe yin deficiency and loss of body fluid.

For example, a whitening facial mask requires one spoonful of angelica powder, two spoonfuls of white poria and coix seed powder, and some appropriate amount of milk or honey. Note that one spoonful here refers to a teaspoon. When using, just apply the mask evenly on your face and wash your face after twenty minutes. This will help whiten your skin. There are other methods that female friends can also try.