Which acupoints should be moxibusted to tighten the face?
Apr 06, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. He Haochen
Introduction
Moxibustion on acupoints such as the cheekbone (Quanliao, SI18), Yintang, Yingxiang (LI20), Fengchi (GB20), and Taiyang can help tighten facial skin. The Taiyang acupoint is located on both sides of the temple; gently applying moxibustion at this point can promote local blood circulation and improve eye puffiness and dark circles. For proper selection of facial acupoints and specific techniques for moxibustion, it is best to consult an experienced traditional Chinese medicine practitioner or qualified healthcare professional.
Under normal circumstances, moxibustion on the cheekbones, Yintang point, Yingxiang point, Fengchi point, and Taiyang point can help tighten facial skin. The details are as follows:
1. Cheekbone
The cheekbone is a prominent bone located below the eye socket. Due to gravity, as the body ages gradually, the skin around the cheekbone tends to sag. Applying upward moxibustion on the cheekbone not only accelerates local blood circulation but also helps prevent aging and tighten facial skin to some extent.
2. Yintang Point
This acupoint is located at the midpoint between the eyebrows, where the line connecting the inner ends of the brows intersects with the body's midline. Frequent frowning due to facial expressions may lead to localized skin laxity. Moxibustion at this site can be beneficial; however, because it is close to the eyes, prolonged moxibustion should be avoided.
3. Yingxiang Point
The Yingxiang point lies beside the midpoint of the outer edge of the nostril. Excessive laughing or exaggerated facial expressions may deepen nasolabial folds over time. Performing moxibustion here can accelerate blood circulation, helping reduce the depth of these lines and making facial skin appear tighter and more aesthetically pleasing.
4. Fengchi Point
The Fengchi point is located in the depressions on both sides of the neck, approximately at the junction of the shoulders and neck. Moxibustion at this point promotes blood circulation in the neck, relieves neck fatigue, and thereby improves sagging in the jaw area.
5. Taiyang Point
The Taiyang point is situated on both sides of the temples. Gently applying moxibustion here can enhance local blood circulation and help reduce eye puffiness and dark circles.
It is important to note that selection of facial acupoints for moxibustion and the specific techniques involved should be discussed with an experienced Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner or qualified healthcare provider to avoid potential adverse effects.
