The human body comes with a "hydration point" to improve dry and itchy skin, and be comfortable in autumn and winter!

In autumn, the body's sebum and water secretion gradually decreases, and the skin becomes noticeably dry.


Aging, climate change, lack of sleep, excessive fatigue, overheating of bath water, and strong alkalinity of detergent products are all important causes of dry skin.


Symptoms of dry skin



1. The whole face feels tight;


2. When touched lightly with the palm of the hand, there is no feeling of wetness;


3. The skin of other parts of the body is in a dry state;


4. Some parts have dry peeling;


5. There is an itchy feeling after taking a bath.


So how do we deal with it correctly and effectively?



First of all, we need to make good use of our own conditions and adjust from the inside out.


There are 4 important "hydration points" in our human body, and regular moxibustion can improve the problem of dry and itchy skin, so that you can have smooth and firm skin in autumn and winter.



1
lung Yu

The lungs are mainly fur, and the lungs are the back of the lungs, which can improve the function of the lungs, have the effect of relieving the lungs and suppressing the lungs, and can treat skin diseases such as dry skin and eczema.


Positioning: On the back, when the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra is underneath, 1.5 inches apart.

2
Hegu

Hegu is the original acupoint of the large intestine meridian of Hand Yangming, the main skin and hair of the lungs, and the surface of the large intestine, so skin diseases such as heat poison stagnation, qi and blood disharmony can be driven out through moxibustion and Hegu.


Positioning: On the dorsum of the hand, between the 1st and 2nd metacarpal bones, at the midpoint of the radial side of the 2nd metacarpal bone.



3
Sea of Blood

The sea of blood is the acupoint of the Taiyin and Spleen meridians, which is good at turning blood into qi, transporting spleen and blood, and nourishing the skin.


Positioning: Bend the knees, 2 inches above the medial end of the inner thighs and the medial patellar base, when the quadriceps medial head is raised.


4
Hong Leong

Fenglong is the meridian point of the stomach meridian of Zuyangming, which can regulate the spleen and stomach qi, so that the qi can be clothed, the middle earth can be lucky, and the skin can be moisturized.


Positioning: On the anterolateral side of the calf, 8 inches above the tip of the lateral malleolus, outside the strip, 2 transverse fingers (middle fingers) from the anterior border of the tibia.


Daily maintenance is also important



1
. Whole body maintenance

The skin is easily irritated after bathing, so wear a breathable dress or drink a glass of water after applying emollients.


At the same time, learn more about the needs of each part of the body in the dry season, so as to achieve all-round moisturizing.



2
. Choose clothes and pants that are ventilated and breathable

The clothes and pants we choose should not only be warm but also ventilated, otherwise the moisturizers we apply will be counterproductive in a closed environment.


Try to choose a soft texture, mainly made of cotton, which can prevent static electricity and excessive friction.



3
. Diet conditioning

In addition to choosing the right skin care products, it is necessary to take proper rest to regulate psychological stress, and in terms of dietary regulation, it is necessary to replenish the water lost by the body and drink more water.


Fresh vegetables and fruits and milk soy milk with high water content can be eaten more, as well as soybeans, peanuts, and sesame oil containing unsaturated fatty acids.



4
. Increase indoor humidity

Indoor humidity is also very important, you can put a few pots of water or aquatic plants indoors, which can maintain the humidity of our indoor air, can play a certain role in humidification, can help our skin absorb moisture.