If you are looking for a facial to remove deep facial lines, wrinkles, or to lift sagging skin, Acupuncture paired with this facial can be of tremendous benefit. Without surgery or botox or collagen, an acupuncture facial gives lasting results for a natural radiance. Special training is necessary to perform cosmetic acupuncture. Please seek out professionals with such certifications or email me and I will help you find someone in your area (I do not have this certification myself, my area of expertise lies more in internal medicine).

Here is the secret, easy, at-home facial straight from my facial acupuncturist to you. Enjoy!

It all begins with the incredible-edible-egg! Put a small amount of egg white into a shallow bowl. When using a fresh egg (which is best), you will only need about 1/3 of the white. Save the rest to make a nourishing omelet or egg-drop soup to enjoy later. Beat the egg-white with a whisk or fork until frothy. You can skip right to application if you just want the pure healing effects of an egg-white facial, or you can try one or more of the next steps to spice it up a bit. I usually add the pearl powder and one of the essential oils to my facial mix for optimum results.

Pearl powder is just that: finely ground pearls, or Zhen Zhu Mu, and is used both topically and internally for its healing effects on the skin. The external form can be purchased in Chinatown in small individual vials like the photo above. It is fairly inexpensive and a small kit like this will last for numerous facials. The pearl powder has a unique way of lighting up dark or red skin irritations and even out overall skin-tone. I use about half of one of those little vials, but for more severe discoloration or redness, use one whole vial per facial.

An over the counter internal remedy often used for treating acne is Zhen Zhu An Chuang Wan (Margarite Acne Pills), which can be purchased at most Chinese Herbal Pharmacies as well. If acne is an issue, the help of an experienced Chinese Herbalist may be of greater benefit along with your external facial regimen.

I like to add a drop of 100% pure essential oil to invigorate the facial and provide relaxation through aromatherapy. Pure Bergamont is good for oily to normal skin, particularly with concentrated blackheads or clogged pores. For sensitive, fine, or red/irritated blemishes, use pure lavender oil instead. Personally, I recommend Young Living Essential Oils as a high quality brand, but most health foods stores will carry something of similar grade. Young Living makes a particular blend of Angelica Herb and Bergamont that I personally like. It is gentle, soothing, and especially helpful for skin problems coinciding pre-menstrually. Use only 1 drop of any oil for the entire facial, and mix well with the pearl powder and egg white.

Use a small, thin brush to apply the mixture. The only clean brush I often have is a little too large (see above), but it does the job. Using your fingers to apply is a little more difficult as the egg white slips right off them. Make sure your face is clean and dry before applying. Cover the entire face and jaw line, leaving circles around the eyes.  Relax for 10-20 minutes. The mask will become hard and tight. Simply remove with warm water.

Any blemishes or irritations left after the mask is removed can be covered with Castor oil or your favorite moisturizer. Repeat as often as once/week for optimum results.

If you are looking for a facial to remove deep facial lines, wrinkles, or to lift sagging skin, Acupuncture paired with this facial can be of tremendous benefit. Without surgery or botox or collagen, an acupuncture facial gives lasting results for a natural radiance. Special training is necessary to perform cosmetic acupuncture. Please seek out professionals with such certifications or email me and I will help you find someone in your area (I do not have this certification myself, my area of expertise lies more in internal medicine).

Here is the secret, easy, at-home facial straight from my facial acupuncturist to you. Enjoy!

It all begins with the incredible-edible-egg! Put a small amount of egg white into a shallow bowl. When using a fresh egg (which is best), you will only need about 1/3 of the white. Save the rest to make a nourishing omelet or egg-drop soup to enjoy later. Beat the egg-white with a whisk or fork until frothy. You can skip right to application if you just want the pure healing effects of an egg-white facial, or you can try one or more of the next steps to spice it up a bit. I usually add the pearl powder and one of the essential oils to my facial mix for optimum results.

Pearl powder is just that: finely ground pearls, or Zhen Zhu Mu, and is used both topically and internally for its healing effects on the skin. The external form can be purchased in Chinatown in small individual vials like the photo above. It is fairly inexpensive and a small kit like this will last for numerous facials. The pearl powder has a unique way of lighting up dark or red skin irritations and even out overall skin-tone. I use about half of one of those little vials, but for more severe discoloration or redness, use one whole vial per facial.

An over the counter internal remedy often used for treating acne is Zhen Zhu An Chuang Wan (Margarite Acne Pills), which can be purchased at most Chinese Herbal Pharmacies as well. If acne is an issue, the help of an experienced Chinese Herbalist may be of greater benefit along with your external facial regimen.

I like to add a drop of 100% pure essential oil to invigorate the facial and provide relaxation through aromatherapy. Pure Bergamont is good for oily to normal skin, particularly with concentrated blackheads or clogged pores. For sensitive, fine, or red/irritated blemishes, use pure lavender oil instead. Personally, I recommend Young Living Essential Oils as a high quality brand, but most health foods stores will carry something of similar grade. Young Living makes a particular blend of Angelica Herb and Bergamont that I personally like. It is gentle, soothing, and especially helpful for skin problems coinciding pre-menstrually. Use only 1 drop of any oil for the entire facial, and mix well with the pearl powder and egg white.

Use a small, thin brush to apply the mixture. The only clean brush I often have is a little too large (see above), but it does the job. Using your fingers to apply is a little more difficult as the egg white slips right off them. Make sure your face is clean and dry before applying. Cover the entire face and jaw line, leaving circles around the eyes.  Relax for 10-20 minutes. The mask will become hard and tight. Simply remove with warm water.

Any blemishes or irritations left after the mask is removed can be covered with Castor oil or your favorite moisturizer. Repeat as often as once/week for optimum results.