Acupressure is a Chinese healing art that is over 2000 years old and is an important part of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It is a massage technique that manually stimulates the energy points of the body with finger pressure. However, acupressure has been used not only for the treatment and prevention of diseases.
Undisturbed energy flow
The application of acupressure in the facial area supports cell growth and strengthens facial muscles. With regular treatment, existing wrinkles smooth out and the face takes on a more relaxed and youthful appearance. In addition, targeted acupressure can stimulate the immune system. Acupressure addresses the meridians, the main energy channels of the body, which run just under the skin.
The 12 main meridians are associated with the 12 organs of the body. They each occur in pairs and by pressing and light massage, disturbances in the flow of energy can be lifted.
Basic technique of acupressure
Pressing is done with the index fingers, using small, invisible circular movements. Sufficient pressure should be applied. Untrained people should approach the indicated areas carefully and feel them first before starting acupressure. A relaxed calm atmosphere is also important. To achieve visible results, the acupressure points should first be addressed daily for 10 – 15 minutes for one week. After that, this should be repeated regularly 3 times a week.
The most important acupressure points against wrinkles.
Touwei point Ma 8
This point strengthens the facial muscles, acts against wrinkles on the forehead. Location: depression in the corner of the forehead, still in the hairline.
Yanhbai point Gb14
Yanhbai point Gb14 relaxes the muscles and skin of the forehead, helps to relax the eye muscles. Location: 1/3 above the eyebrow above the pupils.
Sizhukong point Sj 23
Sizhukong point Sj 23 stimulates the muscles next to the eyes, against laugh lines. Location: depression next to end of eyebrows.
Dicang point Ma 3
Dicang point Ma 3 fills sunken cheek areas and works against wrinkles around the nose and mouth. Location: just below the pupils, lateral to the nostrils.
Dicang point Ma 4
Dicang point Ma 4 reduces the small wrinkles around the mouth. Location: intersection between the center of the pupil and the end of the corners of the mouth.
Jiache point Ma 6
Jiache point Ma 6 strengthens sagging and flabby muscles and lifts the unsightly and worrying double chin. Location: hollow in front of the jaw joint.
Yintang point 7
This point smooths vertical forehead wrinkles (frown lines) and increases blood circulation to the forehead. Location: center of the face, small depression just between the eyebrows.
Renzhong Du 26
Renzhong Du 26 smoothes the vertical wrinkles of the mouth. Position: center of face, at 1/3 of the distance between nose and upper lip.
