Can dried mulberries improve skin health and beauty?
Jul 31, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, dried mulberries can have a certain beautifying and skin-nourishing effect. Consumption of dried mulberries should be controlled, as excessive intake may, due to its cold nature, irritate the stomach and spleen, cause gastrointestinal discomfort, affect nutrient absorption, and thereby indirectly impact skin condition. Individuals with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach should consume them cautiously to avoid aggravating internal cold symptoms. As a common food item, its effectiveness in beautifying the skin and promoting a healthy complexion is limited.
Generally speaking, dried mulberries can achieve a certain degree of beautifying and nourishing effects on the skin. The detailed explanation is as follows:
Dried mulberries have a sweet and sour taste, are slightly cold in nature, and are associated with the liver and kidney meridians. They function to enrich the blood, nourish the liver and kidneys, and can supply sufficient nourishment to the skin by replenishing blood and harmonizing the internal organs. This helps improve conditions such as sallow complexion and dry skin caused by blood deficiency, thereby exerting beautifying and skin-nourishing effects to a certain extent. Dried mulberries are rich in antioxidants such as anthocyanins and vitamin C, which can combat free radicals in the body, reduce damage to skin cells caused by free radicals, delay skin aging, and reduce wrinkle formation. Meanwhile, the vitamin E contained in mulberries can protect skin mucous membranes and maintain skin elasticity; various minerals participate in skin metabolism, promoting skin repair and renewal, thus helping maintain healthy skin and enhancing its radiance.
Consumption of dried mulberries should be moderated, as excessive intake may irritate the gastrointestinal tract due to their cold nature, causing digestive discomfort and affecting nutrient absorption, which could indirectly impact skin condition. Individuals with deficiency-cold in the spleen and stomach should consume them cautiously to avoid exacerbating internal cold symptoms. As a daily food item, dried mulberries have limited skin beautifying effects and cannot replace scientifically based skincare methods or healthy lifestyle habits. If significant skin problems exist, comprehensive regulation should be considered, and professional guidance should be sought when necessary.
