In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the face is said to be the mirror of the body. Reflecting your inner health, a clear and radiant complexion is considered a sign of good fortune and vitality. While there are many factors that contribute to facial skin health, a TCM treatment can be an effective way to improve your complexion. Read on to find out how TCM can help you achieve healthy and beautiful skin!
1. Chinese Gua Sha Facial Massages
Gua Sha is a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) technique that promotes the circulation of energy, or Qi, throughout the body. It is administered by scraping the skin with a smooth-edged tool along pathways in the body (also know as ‘Gua’, the Chinese word to scrape) to unblock stagnant Qi, encourage the circulation of blood and relieve tension.
According to TCM principles, your Qi must flow throughout your body so you can feel your best. When Qi becomes stagnant in certain areas, it’s believed that health problems can occur.
Undergoing Gua Sha treatment will create tiny spots called petechiae, also known as “Sha,” which are a sign of dispelled toxins from the body.
The scraping motion involved in Chinese Gua Sha facial massages is believed to stimulate facial meridians (energy channels found throughout the body) to help dispel excess fluid from the face and to aid in detoxification.
With Gua Sha stimulating increased blood circulation and lymphatic flow, it can remove dark circles and give your face a natural radiant glow. Beyond that, facial Gua Sha is effective for temporarily improving fine lines associated with aging by stimulating the deeper layers of the skin and boosting collagen growth.
The act of facial gua sha also promotes blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, which can eliminate fluid build-up and de-puff the skin. Such massages further help improve sagging skin by making it stronger, more toned and reduce wrinkles.
2. Bojin Facial Treatment
Popular in Singapore due to its non-invasive, holistic and painless approach, the goal of Bojin facial treatment is to stimulate pressure points on the face to ease pain, lower stress, and increase overall wellness.
Often used to treat imbalances on the skin’s surface, the therapist will use a rounded tool to work deeper into the muscles to unblock clogged meridian channels and relieve tendons and ligaments. This is why Bojin massages are a safe and effective way to improve your health and appearance without surgery.
Bojin facial treatment offers multiple benefits such as flushing out toxins, regulating the Qi that clogs the meridian channels and blood, stimulating cells to allow them to function optimally, and improving blood circulation.
In addition, it can be used for aesthetic purposes such as firming the skin, minimising fine lines, sculpting a V-shaped face, dealing with acne problems and brightening of the skin to provide a healthy-looking glow.
Those that have undergone Bojin facial treatment have also noticed their dark eye rings becoming lighter and their face being more even in its pigmentation. Through Bojin facial treatments, practitioners can help to unblock your facial meridians, allowing the benefits of other beauty treatments to be absorbed by your skin, restoring your natural skin health and glow.
On top of improving the skin’s complexion, it can also help to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, giving you a youthful and radiant appearance. If you are looking for a way to slow down the ageing process and achieve glowing, healthy skin, consider going for a Bojin massage in Singapore.
3. Facial Acupuncture
Based on traditional Chinese acupuncture principles, facial acupuncture is a form of cosmetic treatment that has a multitude of benefits for your complexion. It can help reduce acne and wrinkles, as well as make your skin look better in general such as helping you remove dark eye circles.
Facial acupuncture can also help release the tension in your facial muscles that come from stress, anxiety, and worrying. This gives your face a smoother, brighter, uplifted and sculpted appearance. Finally, facial acupuncture can increase circulation to your face, giving you a healthy glow.
Additionally, facial acupuncture is a safe and non-invasive alternative to procedures like Botox injections and facelifts. The needles used in reputable acupuncture clinics in Singapore are extremely small, ranging from 0.1mm to 0.2mm in width. When inserted into the skin, the body does not register these wounds as pain.
Instead, the body goes into repair mode, stimulating the circulatory and lymphatic system to promote collagen production. This helps improve skin texture and elasticity while reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Facial acupuncture is an effective way to achieve youthful-looking skin without resorting to surgery or other invasive procedures. Working hand in hand with a Gua Sha facial, facial acupuncture can further stimulate and boost natural collagen growth on your face.
Improve Your Facial Complexion With Sin Kang TCM
When it comes to facial complexion problems, TCM has a lot to offer in terms of treatment options. If you’re looking for an effective and natural way to improve your skin tone and complexion, then we recommend going for a facial TCM treatment at Sin Kang TCM.
Contact us today for more information or to book an appointment. We look forward to helping you achieve beautiful and healthy skin.
