1. Yintang (印堂) – Third Eye Point (between the eyebrows) Benefits include stress relief, mental calmness, a decrease in frown lines, and an improvement in facial circulation in general.
Method: Use your fingers to gently push for one to two minutes per day.
"Stress accelerates skin aging," says one expert. According to TCM dermatologist Dr. Li Wei, stimulating yintang not only calms the mind but also eases tension in the muscles of the forehead.
2. Taiyang (太阳) – Temple Point (at the temples, sides of the head) Benefits include reducing dark circles, relieving eye fatigue, and improving blood flow to the face.
How to do: Spend one to two minutes massaging in little circular strokes.
Expert Tip: According to acupuncturist Anna Wong, "Regular temple massage promotes lymphatic drainage, which can lessen puffiness around the eyes."
3. Yingxiang (迎香) – Beside the Nostrils Benefits include clearing nasal congestion, preventing smile-line wrinkles, and brightening the skin around the nose and cheeks.
Method: While washing your face, softly press for one to two minutes.
4. Zanzhu (攒竹) – Inner Eyebrow Point (at the inner edge of the eyebrows, near the nose bridge) Benefits include reducing puffiness and eye bags and increasing circulation around the eyes.
5. Dicang (地仓) – Corner of the Mouth Benefits: Promotes a young smile, stops drooping, and firms the skin around the lips.
6. Hegu (合谷) – Union Valley (between thumb and index finger) Benefits include detoxification, internal energy balancing, skin tone improvement, and a decrease in hormonally induced acne.
Expert Advice: "One of the most effective places for controlling blood and Qi is hegu. After consistent stimulation, many patients report having a more radiant complexion, according to TCM practitioner Dr. Chen Yu.
7. Zusanli (足三里) – Leg Point (below the knee, on the outer shin bone) Benefits include boosting immunity, nourishing blood and Qi, and encouraging healthy, glowing skin.