Facial Acupuncture — A Natural Approach to Skincare
A noninvasive, no down-time, ultra relaxing cosmetic treatment to encourage graceful aging, nourish skin health, and treat skin conditions from the inside out.
What does a facial acupuncture treatment consist of?
Acupuncture, massage, gua sha and cupping of the neck and face. Body needles are added to target internal imbalances that may be affecting skin health.
How do I know if I’m a candidate for facial acupuncture?
All skin types can benefit! By targeting both locally as well as systemically, you will receive a treatment from the inside out.
Aging skin, with fine lines and wrinkles
Skin with loss of tone - a sagging quality
Dull and dehydrated skin, potentially with dark circles under the eyes
Inflamed and acne prone skin
Puffy skin prone to water retention
Tension in the jaw, scalp and face muscles
And those who are looking for preventative treatments!
What are the benefits of facial acupuncture?
Inserting acupuncture needles into the face both help to open the acupuncture channels that run along this area as well as reach underlying structures to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin. Massage, gua sha and cupping all work to increase qi and blood circulation in the neck and face, open up the detoxification pathways via the lymphatic system, and break up stagnation which causes tension and inflammation. Benefits can include:
Toning, lifting, firming
Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
Reducing puffiness and water retention
Calming inflammation
Scar healing
Hydrating and brightening
Tension relieving
What products do you use?
All products are from plant-based, organic skincare companies that are suitable for all skin types.
How many sessions are recommended to gain results?
A series of 10-12 treatments 1x/week will promote results that can last up to 4 months, and these results can be maintained with monthly treatments.
Treatments are done in the studio in Venice, CA.
Maintain skin health at home by adding gua sha and massage into your nightly skin routine!
Acupressure Points for a Home Skincare Routine
UB 2
Gently move in an upward motion from the corner of the eyebrow to the start of the scalp, to lift and tone the forehead. Move from the inner corner of the eyebrow to the outer corner to release tension around the eyes.
LI 20
Hold light pressure in this area to open up the sinuses, and gently guide outward to stimulate circulation and reduce puffiness in the under eye area.
SI 18
Starting in the area under the cheekbone, hold pressure and then gently guide outwards to reach the insertion of the jaw bone. Working this area will help with drainage and tension relief.