Completed my training in Cosmetic acupuncture last month. Cosmetic acupuncture is the latest weapon in the anti-ageing war, and a favourite among stars such as Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Aniston. This is a form of ancient Chinese medicine in which fine needles are inserted into the skin at certain points on the body. It originated more than 2,000 years ago, and is used to treat everything from backache to migraines and fertility problems. Some acupuncture - though not cosmetic - is even funded by the NHS. But how can sticking needles into the skin improve our faces? When needles are inserted at pressure points, energy and endorphins are released. This minor trauma improves blood flow and stimulates cell re-growth. We put needles in at vortex points where energy is travelling to and from organs along lines we call meridians, she explains. When energy flows more efficiently, circulation is improved, helping the body rejuvenate. Traumatising the skin by inserting tiny needles will also encourage the production of healing collagen, the protein which the body uses to keep the skin youthful and elastic.
Posted on: Wed, 08 Oct 2014 07:32:52 +0000