Can enema be used on the face? Using a small amount is the key

Everyone knows that enema is used for laxative purposes, but you may not have heard that enema can also be used for facial wipes. In fact, a small amount of enema can be used for facial wipes because it contains glycerin, but you should also pay attention to the amount when using it and stop when it is enough.

1. Can enema be used on the face?

Enemas can be used to wipe the face, because the ingredients of enemas are generally glycerin and sorbitol, supplemented with some other auxiliary materials. Its main principle is to use the hypertonic effect brought by glycerol or sorbitol to allow more water to penetrate into the intestinal cavity, soften the stool, stimulate the intestinal wall, and reflexively cause a defecation reaction.

At the same time, glycerin itself can also play a certain lubricating role. Therefore, enema is a stimulant laxative, which is very similar to the principle of rhubarb in traditional Chinese medicine. As for whether your face will turn darker if you apply the enema mixed with water, it depends on your skin type.

Second, the side effects of enema:

1. Enemas help defecation by stimulating the intestinal wall to induce a defecation reflex. If used frequently, the more times the rectum is stimulated, the less sensitive it becomes. Once people get used to the drug, they will no longer respond. This is especially true for patients with dry and small stools. Long-term reliance on enema for defecation will make it more difficult.

2. Enemas cause dryness of the intestinal wall. Frequent use can cause habitual constipation and can also be addictive.

3. In order to avoid medication and treat constipation fundamentally, it is recommended to adjust your diet, eat more fruit puree, such as bananas, drink more yogurt, eat some laxative vegetables and fruits, such as watermelon (it is best to eat it with the seeds), etc., to treat constipation fundamentally.

3. Can I use enema to wipe my face and hands?

The main ingredients of enema are glycerin and sorbitol, and glycerin itself has a lubricating effect.

The function of glycerin is to absorb moisture in the air. If applied to the face, it will keep the facial skin moisturized and prevent the skin from drying out. It is okay to use enema in small amounts. However, it is worth noting that the effect of glycerin is also bidirectional. Since it can absorb moisture from the air, it will naturally absorb moisture from the skin. Therefore, using enema on the face is not suitable for people who live and work in a dry environment for a long time. If used, it may cause the opposite effect and make your skin more dehydrated.

Therefore, enema containing glycerin can be used to wipe the face, and it can also play a role in moisturizing and preventing cracking, but after all, it is not a regular cosmetic skin care product, so if you want to hydrate and moisturize, it is recommended to use professional skin care products.

Pharmacist's warm reminder: Regarding the topic of whether enema can be used to wipe the face and hands, it is confirmed through the introduction that enema containing glycerin can be used in small amounts, but it is best not to use it for a long time, because it is not a regular skin care product after all, and it may cause irritation to some people's skin and eventually lead to allergies.