🌿 Folk Prescriptions

Acupuncture beauty therapy uses needle insertion and moxibustion to nourish organs, reduce swelling, dissolve nodules, and regulate qi and blood, thereby alleviating or eliminating physiological or pathological conditions affecting appearance, ultimately achieving health enhancement, anti-aging, and beautification.
Acupuncture beauty therapy is divided into two main categories: needle therapy and moxibustion. Needle therapy commonly uses filiform needles, ear acupuncture, and plum blossom needles. Moxibustion includes direct and indirect methods; direct moxibustion involves holding an moxa stick 1–3 cm above the skin, while indirect moxibustion often uses ginger-separated moxibustion.
Principles of needle therapy for beauty:
(1) Selection and combination of acupoints
Since the greatest advantage of acupuncture beauty lies in whole-body regulation, local and systemic acupoint selection must be combined for optimal results. Local acupoints improve circulation and stimulate epidermal cell metabolism to fade spots and enhance muscle elasticity. Systemic acupoints aim to balance organs and regulate bodily systems for aesthetic outcomes.
Single vs. group acupoints: Clinical evidence supports using either single acupoints or combinations. Single acupoints are chosen to enhance specific functions; group acupoints are used for overall regulation to amplify effectiveness.
Proximal vs. distal acupoints: Proximal acupoints (local) target skin improvement directly. Distal acupoints (remote) are selected far from the face, treating not only local conditions but also distant tissues and organs along the meridian, sometimes even influencing the entire body.
(2) Technique guidelines
For beauty and wellness, needle insertion should be gentle and moderate—avoid excessive stimulation. Generally, needles should not remain in place too long; removal after obtaining “de qi” sensation is sufficient. Needle depth should be adjusted according to individual constitution: shallow insertion for elderly or frail individuals, deeper insertion for obese individuals.
(3) Contraindications
Avoid acupuncture when extremely hungry, full, drunk, emotionally agitated, startled, or overfatigued. Pregnant women and postpartum women should not receive acupuncture.
Acupoints for wrinkle prevention and reduction:
Main points: Sizhukong (TE23), Zanzhu (BL2), Taiyang (EX-HN5), Juyu (GB12), Yingxiang (LI20), Jiache (ST6), Yifeng (SI17).
Supplementary points: Zhongwan (CV12), Hegu (LI4), Quchi (LI11), Zusanli (ST36).
Needling method: Select 3 main points per session, 1–2 supplementary points. Use draining method for main points, tonifying method for supplementary points.
Explanation: This acupoint combination integrates proximal and distal selection—local points near wrinkle-prone areas, paired with Yangming meridian points for systemic regulation. Together, they complement each other effectively.