No one wants blemishes on their face, regardless of gender, but it's not always easy to avoid. So, what should we do if blemishes appear on our faces? Can massages help in fading them away? Let's learn together.
Every woman desires skin as smooth and flawless as a baby's, devoid of any blemishes, to boost her confidence.
However, as time passes and age catches up, almost every woman's face gradually becomes dull, and many develop blemishes, especially melasma.
Therefore, modern beauty treatments have become a thriving industry. Many cosmetics and skincare products are chemical-based, but there's a natural method to prevent blemishes on the face, which is affordable and convenient—massage therapy.
Traditional Chinese medicine tells us that meridians are the channels through which Qi and blood flow. Blemishes often result from poor blood circulation, in addition to hormonal factors. Regular massage on specific acupoints has proven to be beneficial for whitening the skin and treating facial blemishes.
If blemishes appear on a woman's face, massaging the affected areas regularly using traditional Chinese medicine acupoints can help. According to this method, there are corresponding massage acupoints for various ailments.
The formation of blemishes is closely related to the decline of the internal organs, weakened hormone secretion, and poor blood circulation. Massage aims to clear the meridians, promote Qi and blood circulation, thus diminishing blemishes. Combining massage with acupuncture can yield even better results.
Medical experts caution that the causes of blemishes vary, including exposure to sunlight, illnesses, medication, cosmetics, and emotional factors.
According to traditional Chinese medicine, most facial blemishes result from liver Qi stagnation caused by negative emotions. Many individuals with blemishes also suffer from gynecological conditions such as ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, breast hyperplasia, and menstrual irregularities. Hence, women should be alert to potential underlying health issues when blemishes occur.
The acupoints for massage include Sanyinjiao, Yinlingquan, Diji, Shanzhong, Guanyuan, Qihai, Shenshu, Zusanli, and Pishu.
Foot Massage for Blemish Removal
Almost everyone has their own methods for beauty and blemish removal, but many are ineffective or even have side effects. Today, I'll introduce some novel methods for blemish removal.
It's widely known that our feet have multiple acupoints. Massaging these acupoints can relieve fatigue, reduce stress, and treat insomnia. Key acupoints include Zusanli, Taichong, and Sanyinjiao.
A new type of foot massage is circulating in the beauty industry. Reports suggest that massaging the soles of the feet with cucumber and soybeans can surprisingly help remove blemishes! I've gathered these remedies and can't wait to share them with all the ladies troubled by blemishes.
Of course, the effectiveness of various beauty remedies varies from person to person. Even if this remedy doesn't significantly remove blemishes, regularly applying pressure to certain acupoints is generally beneficial for the body!
Cucumber Massage Method
After washing your feet daily, vigorously rub the soles with dried cucumber peel until the adrenal glands are stimulated. This stimulates hormone secretion, activates skin cells, promotes metabolism, and reduces pigment deposition.
Stepping on Soybeans
Set aside a small area in front of the sofa, spread soybeans on it, and then walk barefoot on them for 20 minutes.
Medium-sized soybeans gently stimulate the acupoints on the soles, promoting metabolism and effectively detoxifying. Avoid doing this when too hungry or too full, and drink water immediately afterward.
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