How to treat facial spots from within? The 8 most effective folk remedies for removing spots

The appearance of spots on the face is related to many factors. It may be due to excessive toxins in the body. In this case, only using external medications will not be effective. You can combine it with some diet to adjust the body internally and excrete toxins.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the lungs govern the skin, the spleen governs the muscles, and the liver governs the secretion of qi. Therefore, when spots appear on the face, it is usually necessary to consider soothing the liver and strengthening the spleen, eliminating phlegm and dampness, and nourishing the skin. If it is a yellow spot, the face is sallow, and the stool is loose, the treatment at this time should be to soothe the liver and regulate qi, strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness; at the same time, pay attention to emotional regulation, do not stay up late, and do not eat too red foods, such as eating less carrots, tomatoes, dragon fruit, etc.; you can take some Chinese medicine, such as lotus seeds, Poria cocos, lily, winter melon seeds, roses, etc.; if the skin has spots, such as butterfly spots, or itching, you should also add some Chinese medicines such as Nepeta, Saposhnikovia, Adenophora, Angelica, pearl powder, Fritillaria cirrhosa, etc. that can moisten the lungs, nourish blood and relieve itching.

1. Sanbai Soup

Take 5g each of Poria, Atractylodes macrocephala, White Peony Root, and 2g of Licorice, decoct them together with water and take once a day. White Poria has the effects of strengthening the spleen and resolving phlegm, promoting diuresis and eliminating phlegm, Atractylodes macrocephala has the effects of strengthening the spleen and replenishing qi, drying dampness and promoting diuresis, and White Peony Root has the effects of nourishing blood and softening the liver. The Three White Decoction can moisturize and whiten the skin, and is suitable for chloasma, rough and sallow skin caused by qi deficiency and blood coldness.

2. Two Beans and Lily Soup

Take 50 grams of mung beans and red beans, 15 grams of lily, soak each in clean water for half an hour, then put them in a pot, add appropriate amount of clean water and boil, then simmer until the beans are cooked, then put them in a bowl, let them cool and add a little honey, then you can eat them. Mung beans have the effect of clearing the liver and detoxifying, red beans have the effect of detoxifying, draining pus, removing dampness, and reducing fat, and lily has the effect of removing dampness and nourishing yin. The two beans and lily soup can effectively detoxify and moisturize the skin, and the vitamins it contains can whiten the skin and fade spots.

3. Red Dates and Poria Tea

Take 5 jujubes, 20 grams of Poria cocos, 5 white chrysanthemums and 5 roses, wash all the materials separately, then boil them together with water, and drink it instead of tea, once a day. Jujubes have the effect of nourishing blood and replenishing qi, Poria cocos has the effect of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, white chrysanthemum has the effect of clearing the liver and detoxifying, and rose has the effect of promoting blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis. Red jujube and Poria cocos tea is suitable for pigmentation caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis.

4. Fungus and cucumber

Take 15 grams of dried black fungus, 1 cucumber, and 1 tomato; soak the black fungus and blanch it in boiling water; wash the cucumber and tomato and cut them into thin slices; then mix all the ingredients with a little sesame oil, chopped coriander and salt, and eat once a day. Black fungus, cucumber and tomato are all commonly used skin-beautifying ingredients that can significantly reduce blood lipids and cholesterol levels, remove free radicals, fight skin aging, and fade spots.

5. Sweet Almond Oatmeal

Take 20 grams of sweet almonds, 20 grams of raisins, 10 grams of wolfberries, and 50 grams of oats; wash the oats, add appropriate amount of water and cook for a while, then add sweet almonds, raisins and wolfberries in turn, and continue to cook into porridge, once a day. Sweet almond oatmeal porridge can effectively reduce the fat and cholesterol content in the blood, promote the discharge of toxins, and dilute melanin spots.

6. Kiwi lemon juice

Take 1 fresh kiwi, 1 slice of fresh lemon, and 1 spoon of honey. Peel the kiwi, put it into a juicer, add a small amount of water to make juice, pour it into a cup, then squeeze the lemon juice into the cup, add honey, stir well and drink it once a day. Kiwi lemon juice is rich in vitamin C and minerals, which can effectively fight free radicals, prevent skin aging and melanin deposition.

7. Loofah Fried

Take 15 grams of loofah, decoct it with water and drink it once a day; take another loofah, cut it into slices, dry it in the sun, grind it into powder, and then mix it with water to make a paste (you can add a small spoonful of honey), apply it on your face every day, and wash it off with water after one hour. Loofah contains a variety of vitamins and amino acids, which can effectively nourish the skin, fade spots and eliminate wrinkles, and is a good beauty food.

8. Fruit and vegetable mask

Take fresh fruits and vegetables such as carrots, tomatoes, bananas, apples or potatoes. Each kind of fruit and vegetable can be cut into thin slices or squeezed into fresh fruit and vegetable juice, and then apply it to the face or apply it on the face. Remember to wash it off with clean water after half an hour. This method allows the skin to directly absorb the rich vitamins and minerals in fresh fruits and vegetables, thereby reducing melanin, removing free radicals, and preventing skin aging and spots.

To lighten spots on the face, you should first make a clear diagnosis, and then choose the appropriate treatment method according to different diseases. For example, facial freckles can be treated with pulsed laser. After treatment, you should also pay attention to moisturizing and sun protection. For facial melasma, a comprehensive treatment method should be adopted. You can use hydroquinone ointment or azelaic acid cream for treatment. You can also choose fruit acid peeling treatment. For stable melasma, laser treatment can also be chosen.

Laser freckle removal surgery is affected by many factors, mainly based on the individual's actual situation. The general cost is between 1,500 and 3,000 yuan. If auxiliary treatment is required, the cost will increase. Secondly, it is also related to the area of ​​the spots. If the area is relatively large, multiple freckle removals may be required, and the price will also increase. It is recommended to refer to the charges of local hospitals.