What grass can be used for beauty and whitening? Uncover the secrets of natural herbal skin care
As people's pursuit of natural skin care grows, herbal plants have become the darling of the beauty industry because of their mild and safe properties. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the herbal plants with beauty and whitening effects for you, and provide structured data for reference.
1. Inventory of popular herbal beauty plants

| Herb name | Main functions | active ingredients | How to use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centella asiatica | Repair barrier and brighten skin tone | Madecassoside, Madecassoic acid | Facial mask/essence |
| Licorice | Inhibit melanin, anti-inflammatory | Glycyrrhizic acid, glabridin | Toner/Cream |
| rosemary | Antioxidant, shrink pores | Rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid | Facial steam/essential oil |
| lavender | Soothing, calming, balancing oils | Linalool, linalyl acetate | Hydrosol/sleeping mask |
2. The topic of herbal beauty has been hotly discussed on the Internet recently.
1.# centella asiatica new research on skin care#: South Korea’s latest experiment shows that centella asiatica extract can increase skin gloss by 23% (data source: @CosmeticScienceDaily)
2.#licoricewhiteningchallenge#: Over 500,000 users on the Douyin platform participated in the "14-day licorice water compress" challenge, and the actual skin tone uniformity improved significantly.
3.#TCM herbal skin care#: Xiaohongshu's "Qibai Paste" formula (containing 7 kinds of herbs such as Angelica dahurica and Bletilla striata) has been discussed more than 24,000 times in a single week
3. Scientific matching plan
| Skin type | Recommended herbal combinations | Best time to use |
|---|---|---|
| oily skin | rosemary + witch hazel | After cleansing at night |
| dry skin | Licorice + Rose | Morning before moisturizing |
| Sensitive skin | Centella Asiatica + Chamomile | 24/7 |
4. Precautions for use
1.allergy test: Test behind the ear or inside the wrist for 24 hours before first use
2.Photosensitivity warning: Herbs containing citrus, angelica and other ingredients should be used away from light
3.Pregnant women should use with caution: Rosemary, mugwort, etc. may stimulate uterine contractions
4.concentration control: It is recommended that the concentration of herbal extracts in DIY formulas should not exceed 3%.
5. Expert advice
Professor Li from the Chinese Botanical Society pointed out: "Herbal beauty treatments need to follow the principle of 'three conditions' - time (season), place (environment), and person (skin type). Cooling herbs such as mint and aloe vera are recommended in summer, while warming herbs such as Ganoderma lucidum and ginseng are suitable in winter."
By rationally utilizing these natural herbal resources, we can not only achieve safe and effective beauty and whitening effects, but also avoid potential damage to the skin caused by chemical additives. It is recommended that consumers choose organically certified herbal raw materials and insist on using them for at least 28 days (skin metabolism cycle) to observe the effects.
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