Mayflower Acupuncture

Steve Paine

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Cure Your Dry Skin with Acupuncture

As magical and joyful as the winter season can be, it sure does wreak havoc on our skin. Cold, harsh winds can irritate our faces, while low humidity strips skin of its natural moisture. Then, add dry indoor heating to the mix, and the result is dry, patchy and just plain uncomfortable skin. The buildup of excess dead skin cells clogs your pores, which leads to acne…no fun for anyone!

You could go to the nearest high end cosmetics store and spend tons of money on fancy moisturizers, or you could try a more holistic approach- like acupuncture!

Acupuncture for dry skin has shown itself to be a miracle worker when it comes to healthy, holistic skincare. The idea might be intimidating at first- how could sticking needles in your face clear up your dry skin? How is that better than my $98 moisturizer?

Here’s how it works: when micro-thin acupuncture needles are inserted into your skin, they actually stimulate the secretion of sweat and sebaceous glands, which jumpstarts the regeneration of healthy cells. The increased circulation and re-hydration this causes results in better distribution of oxygen and nutrients in your skin. So basically, you’ll have softer, brighter and healthier skin as a result of acupuncture!

In addition to acupuncture, here are some other things you can do to help cure your dry skin:

  1. Use a humidifier in your home. It’s important to keep moisture in the air so it is not drawn out of your skin.
  2. Avoid taking a shower in super hot water. Although it feels great in the cold days of winter, hot showers strip the natural oils from your skin.
  3. Avoid harsh soaps. You don’t have to wash your skin with a lot of soap- just a little bit is enough to cleanse your skin without drying it out.
  4. Drink water! Water is great for many reasons beyond just helping your skin. Being dehydrated is bad for your whole body and health, so drink lots of water each day.

Following these tips in addition to getting regular acupuncture treatments will help you get your skin back to normal in no time. Chinese medicine, like acupuncture, can offer a specific diagnosis and may be just what you need to change your skin from dry to glowing!