Recently, f(x) leader Song Qian has been active in mainland China, appearing in dramas and variety shows, with her popularity skyrocketing. Netizens have hailed her as "China's Most Beautiful Girl." Song Qian is quite skilled in skincare—let's see how she tackles acne.
Acne Remedy #1: Rice Water Facial Wash
Song Qian explains that rice water contains anti-allergic vitamin B1 and antioxidant plant acids, along with skin moisturizing factors. It protects skin from environmental damage and irritation, promoting healthy, resilient skin. Simply save the second rinse water from washing rice each time to use as a facial wash.
Acne Remedy #2: Ice Cubes as Astringent
Beyond reducing dark circles and tightening pores, Song Qian uses ice cubes to calm her skin and combat breakouts—with impressive results.After cleansing your face as usual, prepare a basin of cold water with ice cubes. Rinse your face with this icy water to effectively reduce heat and redness in acne-prone areas, calming the skin.
Acne Remedy #3: Aloe Vera and Cucumber Anti-Inflammatory Method
Song Qian notes that both aloe vera and cucumber possess anti-inflammatory properties, helping to detoxify and nourish the skin for effective acne treatment.Purchase fresh aloe vera from the market, slice it into small pieces, and apply directly to affected areas. For cucumber, peel and juice it. After cleansing, apply the cucumber juice to your face. Leave it on for about 30 minutes before rinsing off. Alternatively, you can mix cucumber juice with honey and drink it—this is also very effective!
Acne Remedy #4: Strawberry-Tomato Acne Mask
The juice from strawberries and tomatoes is rich in vitamin C and carotene, which combat viruses and bacteria. It has heat-clearing and detoxifying effects, brightens the skin, and is highly effective for eliminating acne.
Prepare 1 fresh tomato and 2 fresh strawberries.First, wash the tomato and peel off the skin. Wash the strawberries as well. Place them together and squeeze them into juice. Apply this juice to the acne on your face. Rinse off after about 20 minutes. Do this once in the morning and once in the evening every day.