Drank with a straw, but applying it to your face is even better?… This pack that fights summer blemishes
◆Benefits of Job's Tears=
Job's tears is an annual plant of the grass family, growing about 1.5 meters tall. When the oval-shaped fruits that develop on this plant have their shells removed and are ground into powder, it becomes the commonly known 'Job's tears powder.'
According to the Gyeonggi-do Agricultural Technology Institute, millet contains abundant coixanolides, dietary fiber, vitamins, and proteins, as well as essential amino acids such as lysine, histidine, and arginine.
Koicsenolides are particularly known for their excellent ability to boost immunity and their anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. They also prevent aging and promote skin cell regeneration. Most importantly, they help regulate sebum secretion, reducing acne and skin inflammation.
Job's tears also brighten the skin. This is because the rich vitamins contained in Job's tears inhibit pigmentation.
◆Simple Job's Tears Pack Made at Home=
The recently shared method of making barley pack, mainly on YouTube and blogs, is simple. Mix 2 spoons of barley powder, 1 spoon of honey, and 2 spoons of milk or yogurt. Apply the well-mixed barley pack to the face, excluding the eye and mouth areas, and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Then rinse off with lukewarm water.
People who have actually used the millet pack responded, "Milia has disappeared," "My face feels noticeably cleaner," "I'm relieved because it's a natural pack," and "My skin has become brighter and seems good for moisture."
Office worker Mr. Kim (41), who used barley pack three times a week for about three months, said, "After using the barley pack, I received many comments from people around me saying my skin looked brighter," and added, "While blemishes haven't completely disappeared, it definitely seems to have a whitening effect."
Many people consider 'milia removal' to be effective, which is analyzed to be due to the anti-inflammatory components contained in Job's tears and the keratolytic action of Job's tears powder. Milia are small, millet-sized bumps that form on the skin surface. They are about 1mm in size, but multiple can appear simultaneously, and they are filled with keratin. During the process of dissolving sebum and cleansing the skin, the granules of Job's tears powder appear to remove keratin from the skin surface, leading to the partial removal of milia.
Precautions for Job's Tears Pack
Even if the pack is made from natural ingredients such as millet, milk, and honey, people with sensitive skin should be cautious when using it. First, apply a small amount of the pack to your face and check for any abnormalities such as rash or itching.
When removing milia or inflammation, do not scrub your face too hard with job's tears. Applying strong stimulation can cause your face to become red or feel hot. Even if you leave the job's tears pack on for more than 20 minutes to enhance its effect, the skin may become dry and wrinkles could form.
Dermatologist Kim Hyun-young said, "The components of millet may help prevent dark spots by blocking melanin pigmentation," but she also advised, "Since each person's skin condition and characteristics, such as the severity of dark spots or freckles, vary, it is advisable to consult with a professional as well."