Is it harmful to soak Atractylodes macrocephala in vinegar and rub it on the face

Atractylodes is a medicine with multiple medicinal functions, but now many people use it to soak in vinegar and rub it on their faces to remove spots on their faces. In fact, this practice has no scientific basis. It is just a folk remedy for treating spots, so it is best not to try it, so as not to cause greater harm to your face. So, is there any harm in soaking Atractylodes in vinegar and rubbing it on your face? The following is an introduction for you.

The harm of rubbing the face with white atractylodes in vinegar

Soaking Atractylodes macrocephala in white vinegar is a folk remedy for removing spots. It may be effective for some people, but it is recommended that you do not use it before it has been tested in a large number of clinical experiments. Since the lesions of freckles are located in the human epidermis, conventional treatments can only remove the epidermis first and then eliminate the freckles hidden in the skin. Therefore, the main side effect of applying Atractylodes macrocephala soaked in white vinegar on the face is that it will inevitably damage the normal epidermis and easily leave scars.

Introduction of the Second Atractylodes

1. Atractylodes macrocephala is a perennial herb of the Asteraceae family. Its rhizome is used as medicine and has multiple medicinal functions. Atractylodes macrocephala also has the effect of delaying aging, enhancing immune function and dilating blood vessels. It is recorded in the ancient book "Materia Medica" that "it can make the face bright and beautiful, maintain the youthful appearance and remove freckles." It can be seen that Atractylodes macrocephala also has certain effects on beauty and skin care. Atractylodes macrocephala soaked in vinegar can remove freckles and dark spots.

2. Soak the Atractylodes in vinegar for 2 to 3 days. After washing your face every day, gently wipe the Atractylodes soaked in vinegar on the areas of your face where melanin or freckles are accumulated. Long-term use of Atractylodes soaked in vinegar can effectively lighten or eliminate facial spots.

3. When using Atractylodes macrocephala and white vinegar to remove facial spots, you must pay attention to the concentration of vinegar. Too high a concentration of vinegar will thin the stratum corneum of the skin and cause skin sensitivity. Many girls are concerned about whether they should wash off the white vinegar when using it to remove spots. Since white vinegar is corrosive, you should wash the vinegar off your face with warm water half an hour after wiping your face with Atractylodes macrocephala and white vinegar.

If you want to remove spots on your face, it is recommended that you drink more water to speed up metabolism and excrete toxins from the body. Also, do not stay up late, pay attention to rest, develop good sleeping habits, eat more fruits and vegetables, and relax.