What's an Acupuncture Facial? (And Why You Need One)

Let’s get this straight: sticking needles into your face is a thing now? Shockingly, cosmetic acupuncture has become a totally acceptable way to get rid of wrinkles, boost collagen, and even skin tone!

Not only that, but stars like Ashley Graham are fans of acupuncture facials too. Here’s everything you should know about acupuncture facials (and why you need one).

 

All About Acupuncture

Are you asking yourself: what’s acupuncture, anyway? You’re not alone. While this skincare trend might be new to the Western world, it’s been a huge part of Eastern medicine since the Ming dynasty.

That being said, acupuncture is fantastic for healing things like:

  • Body pain
  • Constant fatigue
  • Skin issues

Want to know the best part? These tiny needles are surprisingly painless!

All you have to do is hire an acupuncturist to puncture your skin with a couple of special needles. Why? Because they can hit thousands of “acupoints” along your body.

Plus, acupuncture can trigger your “meridian spots” as well, stimulating your organ and nervous system function. As if that wasn’t enough, it can also heal emotional problems as well.

So, why are celebrities sticking acupuncture needles into their faces now?

 

What’s an Acupuncture Facial?

Question: what’s an acupuncture facial? And why is this new fad taking over the skincare world?

Essentially, cosmetic acupuncture takes the ancient art of acupuncture to a whole new level. Incredibly, these mini facial needles are great for:

  • Improving your circulation
  • Stimulating collagen production
  • Toning up the muscles in your face
  • Erasing pesky wrinkles
  • Smoothing out your skin tone

But wait – there’s more.

Most acupuncture studios will give you the royal treatment when it comes to your facial. That means that they could include things like electronic massage tools, soothing crystals and gems, and gua sha stones. On top of that, there are tons of moisturizing oils and masks involved too.

What’s not to love?

Why You Should Try Cosmetic Acupuncture

Still not convinced that acupuncture facials are right for you?

Here’s why you should try it. A standard cosmetic acupuncture session starts out with dimmed lights, warm blankets, and toasty infrared lamps.

Wondering what happens next? Basically, you can expect to be surrounded by crystals while you get a luxurious gua sha treatment. Next up is a therapeutic facial cupping session.

Now: it’s acupuncture facial time. In short, your cosmetic acupuncturist will put a few needles into your scalp and face. After that, they’ll shine a special LED light on you to stimulate your acupoints.

The result? A natural-looking facelift that doesn’t kill your ability to smile. In fact, acupuncture facials actually define your jawline and bring color back to your face too.

If you’re looking for a way to look younger without giving into plastic surgery, cosmetic acupuncture is the perfect solution.

Live in the Los Angeles area? Check out Chandra Scofield’s spa for a refreshing Gemstone Facial Acupuncture Rejuvenation to get the full cosmetic acupuncture experience.

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