Unexpected uses of mugwort for treating acne, whitening skin, fading scars...

Mugwort is a "miracle drug" for women's beauty that not everyone knows, especially for those with rough, acne-prone skin...

In Oriental medicine, mugwort is a medicinal herb known to many people for its slightly warm and spicy properties. It is used as a medicine to warm the blood, expel cold and dampness, regulate menstruation, stabilize pregnancy, and treat abdominal pain caused by cold, irregular menstruation, restless fetal movement, hemoptysis, nosebleeds, etc.

However, in addition to its medicinal uses, this wild plant is also a "miracle drug" for women's beauty that not everyone knows about, especially for those with rough, acne-prone skin...

Mugwort has a beautifying effect on all skin types: It softens and moisturizes dry skin very well. For women with oily skin, mugwort has the effect of breaking down fat, eliminating residue on the skin, so it is a very good skin cleanser.

Mugwort contains tannin - a substance that helps prevent eczema, small blisters and some other skin inflammations.

On the other hand, it also contains some active ingredients that help promote blood circulation throughout the body, thereby improving metabolism, helping the skin to be well nourished, wounds to heal quickly and new skin to form quickly.

To enhance the beauty effects of this extremely available "beauty elixir", women can do one or combine the following 6 ways:

Mugwort mask

Take mugwort leaves, wash them, then pound (grind) them and apply them on the skin for about 20 minutes.

During this time, mugwort stimulates blood circulation, absorbs all the oil from the skin and helps the skin to have new moisture, regenerating the skin surface. You should apply the mask 1-2 times/week for best results.

Especially for people with acne, applying a mask regularly will quickly clear up acne and give you white, rosy, smooth skin.

Wash face with mugwort water

Boil mugwort leaves thoroughly until soft, then use a thin cloth to filter the water, put it in a jar, and put it in the refrigerator for later use.

Can be used to wash your face every morning or evening, after washing your face, use a towel soaked in mugwort water and apply it on your face, especially the bad skin areas, after a few minutes the towel will dry, remove the towel and wash with clean water.

Boil water to drink

You can also boil fresh mugwort leaves in water and strain to drink. Or you can dry them and put them in a jar to brew and drink gradually like tea.

Mugwort tea is very good for the body but you should not use too much, each day you should only brew a small pinch and drink about 200ml of mugwort water. If you find the tea too bitter and difficult to drink, you can add a little sugar to make it easier to drink.

How to dry: Pick the stems and leaves of mugwort, wash thoroughly with warm water to remove dust, dry slowly in a shady place, then chop into small pieces, dry each handful in a pan or thick clay pot until golden brown and fragrant, let cool and store in a sealed jar.

Exfoliate with mugwort residue. No need for expensive exfoliating creams. When boiling mugwort to get water to wash your face or drink, don't throw away the residue, but use it to gently rub all over the skin surface.

This method helps exfoliate dead skin cells, soften rough and calloused skin, improve blood circulation and soothe wounds. Bathing with mugwort leaves

Many women (and children) often have acne on their backs. To treat prickly heat, you can use crushed or pureed mugwort leaves mixed with water and bathe daily. After 1 week, the prickly heat will definitely go away.

Regularly bathing with mugwort leaves also helps exfoliate dead skin, soften skin, improve blood circulation, and soothe inflammation...

Treat scars with a mixture of mugwort and olive oil

Acne when burst often leaves scars and dark spots. You can take a little mugwort essential oil, then add olive oil and mix in a 1:2 ratio.

Before going to bed, wash your face thoroughly and apply this essential oil on the scar overnight.

This mixture will help blood circulation under the skin to circulate easily, skin cells are quickly regenerated so acne scars will gradually disappear. Persistently doing it for a long time will help you erase dark scars effectively.

In addition, this "miracle drug" for skin and health also contains powerful antioxidants that protect the skin from the risk of aging and break down scar tissue.

Therefore, wormwood essential oil is not only effective in treating acne scars but also very effective in treating keloid scars.

Who should "stay away" from mugwort?

Pregnant women should not drink mugwort frequently because it affects the health of themselves and the fetus.

If a person with hepatitis eats mugwort, the drug will enter the liver and cause metabolic disorders in liver cells, leading to acute hepatitis.

People with intestinal disorders should also stay away from mugwort.

According to Alobacsi.vn