A person's skin color is determined by innate factors such as race and genetics, and is closely related to the distribution of capillaries, the amount of pigment, and the thickness of subcutaneous fat. The normal skin color should be ruddy and lustrous. In addition to diseases such as anemia and hepatitis, improper diet can also affect a person's skin color.
Flushing of the face Flushing is mostly caused by drinking alcohol. It can occur even with low alcohol concentration and small amounts. In addition to the face, it can extend to the neck, trunk, and limbs, sometimes accompanied by wheals and itching, affecting work and rest. This is an irritant and allergic reaction caused by alcohol. People with this reaction should drink less alcohol or quit drinking. You can use vinegar, water chestnut soup, or monk fruit granules to sober up, and if necessary, take vitamins B, B, C, or drugs such as chlorpheniramine.
Cyan-red complexion Cyan-red may be caused by eating too many lychees. This is because lychees are very high in fructose. After eating a large amount, the fructokinase in the liver cannot convert the fructose into glucose in time, causing a large amount of fructose to accumulate in the blood, which in turn causes changes in skin color and subsequently physical discomfort. Lychees should be eaten reasonably, scientifically, and in moderation. After eating lychees, drink plenty of water to speed up the excretion of fructose. You can also crush bay leaves or chicory root juice to drink to relieve cyan-red skin.
Red complexion Redness may be due to poor blood circulation, especially poor blood flow in the peripheral parts, and protein being absorbed without being fully digested. To ensure the full digestion and absorption of protein, eat more foods containing vitamins B and C, and get more sun exposure. Regular bathing and massage can speed up blood circulation and reduce the phenomenon of red skin.
Blue-red skin Blue-red may be caused by histamine in food. After the death of animals such as shrimp, crab, and eel, the protein in their bodies decomposes rapidly, producing a large amount of histamine. Eating these aquatic products will increase the histamine content in the human blood. For those who eat improperly or are allergic, the face or even the whole body will turn blue-red, with general discomfort, and sometimes accompanied by headache and severe itching. If the symptoms are severe, antihistamine drugs can be used for treatment.
Makeup red Makeup red refers to redness of the cheeks, mostly caused by excessive intake of animal fat and protein. When eating more animal fat and protein, it should be supplemented with fresh vegetables containing a large amount of chlorophyll.
Yellowish-black Excessive salt intake can cause a yellowish-black complexion. Controlling salt intake, drinking more water, bathing frequently, and sweating more can all help excrete salt.
Oily-black complexion Oily-black is mostly caused by eating too much rapeseed oil, sesame oil, etc. The intake of rapeseed oil, etc. should be reduced, and more fresh vegetables containing chlorophyll should be eaten.