🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Beauty is inherent in human nature, especially for women who wish to enhance their charm through makeup. Using natural foods for beauty avoids allergies caused by cosmetics and offers simple, easy-to-learn, low-cost, and side-effect-free benefits.
Gourd-Based Skincare Methods
1. Cucumber: Besides applying cucumber slices to reduce eye puffiness, cucumbers can cleanse the skin and make it smooth and tender. Method: Cut cucumbers into thin slices and place them on the face. Let the juice seep into the skin and absorb surface impurities. After about 15 minutes, rinse off with clean water and gently massage the face.
2. Loofah: Fresh loofah is both edible and beneficial for skincare. Remove the skin, extract the juice, and mix it with an equal amount of honey. Apply a small quantity to the face for 10 to 15 minutes. This method cleanses and reduces wrinkles. In summer, watermelon rind can also be used for skincare.

Juice-Based Skincare Methods
Drinking fresh fruit juices not only enhances beauty but also promotes health, now widely recognized as the "street-level beauty method."
1. Carrot Juice for Beauty: Rich in beta-carotene and vitamins, carrot juice stimulates skin metabolism and improves blood circulation, resulting in a rosy complexion. It is particularly effective for skin health. Drink carrot juice on an empty stomach in the morning for better absorption by the digestive system.
2. Grape Juice for Beauty: Suitable for oily skin. Extract grape juice and apply it directly to the face—results are excellent.
3. Fresh Orange Juice for Beauty: During late autumn, oranges become available. While enjoying their flavor, squeeze out the juice and apply it directly to the face—it instantly refreshes and eliminates greasiness. Oranges contain citric acid, vitamin C, and vitamin A. Regularly applying orange juice to the face strengthens skin resistance, reduces dryness, and enhances overall skin health.
Facial Mask Methods
Some fruits can be processed into skincare liquids, allowing year-round use regardless of season.
1. Chestnut Husk Mask: Chestnut husk refers to the inner layer of chestnuts. Grind it into fine powder, mix with honey, store in a bottle, and apply twice daily—morning and evening. Chestnut husk is a rare beauty remedy with a sweet, neutral, and slightly astringent nature. Combined with honey, it makes the skin smooth, reduces wrinkles, and prevents aging.
2. Peach Kernel Face Wash: Shelled peach kernels are the seeds of peaches, with a sweet and neutral nature, capable of activating blood circulation and removing stasis. Mix rice gruel with peach kernels, grind, strain the juice, stir into a paste, let it settle, and store as face wash. Usage: Warm the wash slightly and apply to the face twice daily. It helps dissolve blood stasis and improve facial blood flow.
3. Peach kernels contain fatty oils that naturally moisturize the skin. Rice gruel is soft and sticky, helping to adhere to and remove surface impurities, thus cleansing and brightening the skin.
4. Honey and Egg White Mixture: Beat egg whites until fully frothy, then add honey and mix well (use five egg whites and one tablespoon of honey). Store in a bottle. Usage: Apply the mixture to the face, let it dry, then rinse off with water. Use twice to three times per week. Honey not only enhances beauty when ingested but also provides excellent external skincare benefits. It can treat dry skin and wrinkles.