Great Heat is the last solar term of summer and also the hottest period. This year, the summer of 2024 will be from Mon, 22 Jul 2024 – Wed, 7 Aug 2024. While heat and humidity can pose challenges to skin and health, this time also offers an abundance of natural, seasonal ingredients that can help with our home care and beauty routines. Joy Lab introduces you how to take advantage of the Great Heat Natural and seasonal ingredients to improve skin condition, including making DIY facial masks, using natural remedies, and how to choose the right skin care products.
Use fresh ingredients during the summer to make DIY facial masks
During the hot summer, many refreshing ingredients can help us make effective DIY facial masks to combat the effects of hot weather on the skin. These ingredients are rich in natural nutrients that soothe the skin and keep it fresh.
Three DIY facial masks
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Winter melon facial mask
Winter melon is rich in vitamin C and water, which is very suitable for use in hot weather. Slice the winter melon into puree, add a small amount of honey, apply evenly on the face, wait for 15 minutes and then rinse with water. This mask deeply moisturizes skin and relieves dryness.
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mung bean mask
Mung beans have the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying, which is especially suitable for hot seasons. Grind the cooked mung beans into puree, add a small amount of milk or honey, adjust it to a suitable consistency, apply it on your face for about 20 minutes and then wash it off with water. This mask helps reduce skin redness and provides gentle nourishment.
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Bitter Melon Mask
Bitter melon can reduce fire and detoxify, which is very suitable for summer use. Slice the bitter melon, squeeze out the juice, add a small amount of olive oil and honey, mix thoroughly and apply to the face, wait for 15 minutes and then rinse with water. This mask can soothe skin inflammation and enhance the skin's moisture protection ability.
Joy Lab Product 3 Rice Soap & Xiuzai Tea Therapy - Wanshou Wujiang Tea
In addition to DIY facial masks, we can also use some natural therapies to maintain skin health and improve skin problems caused by high temperatures.
Use Joy Lab Product 3 Rice Soap
- Joy Lab product 3 Rice Soap uses a new three-meter concept: barley, red rice, and Koshihikari rice as the main ingredients, and has excellent cleaning effects. Rice bran is rich in vitamin E and antioxidants, which can effectively clean pores, soothe skin inflammation, and keep skin moisturized. In the hot summer season, 3 Rice Soap can help remove sweat and dirt, keeping skin fresh and clean.
- The Wanshou Wujiang tea in Xiuzai Tea Therapy contains a variety of natural herbal ingredients, which helps to replenish qi, remove edema, and promote metabolism. This tea is suitable for drinking during the hot summer. It can help detoxify, reduce excess water in the body, improve edema caused by high temperatures, and help control weight.
Extra tips for summer skin care
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Keep skin clean and hydrated
Heat and humidity make skin prone to sweating and oiliness, so cleansing your skin regularly and maintaining proper moisture is key. In addition to using natural facial masks and cleansing products, it is recommended to wash your face with water every day and choose light moisturizing products to avoid dry skin or excessive oil. -
Pay attention to diet and living habits
Summer diet should include more fruits and vegetables that are refreshing and refreshing, such as watermelon, winter melon, etc. At the same time, maintaining adequate sleep and moderate exercise are also key, which can help the body detoxify and maintain healthy skin.
While the scorching heat of the Great Summer can be challenging, we can use the natural materials available during this time for effective home care and beauty treatments. By making a DIY face mask, choosing the right skin care products like Joy Lab Product 3 Rice Soap, and drinking healthy tea like Wan Shou Wu Jiang Tea, we can improve our skin condition and keep ourselves fresh and healthy during the hot summer months. Make good use of these natural resources and make summer a golden period for your beauty and skin care.
