Facial & Skin Care
Come and experience the effects of acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine.The tiny acupuncture needles applied to the skin encourage local blood circulation as the micro-trauma from the needles triggers the bodies healing system, helping rejuvenate the area. On a systemic level, your practitioner will be looking out for chronic health issues and lifestyle factors that may be contributing.
At Newtown Acupuncture Centre, we take a thorough health history to understand what might be the major causes of skin or complexion issues. Hormones, digestion, stress, diet and genetics can all play a role in how our skin looks.
Read the below articles and studies to learn more about how Chinese medicine may be able to help control difficult skin conditions.
Additional Reading & Research
Acupuncture for Acne Vulgaris: A systematic review and meta analysis
Psoriasis therapy by Chinese medicine and modern agents
Acupuncture and cutaneous medicine. Is it effective?
Acupuncture and it's role in treating skin disease
Efficacy of ah shi point acupuncture on moderate acne vulgaris (British Medical Journal)
Acupoint Stimulation for Acne: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials
