Dr Maggie Ju Acupuncture London Chelsea, North Kensington, Notting Hill, and Richmond

We've all experienced the bliss of a sunny holiday, basking in the warm embrace of the sun, and indulging in relaxation and adventure. However, what many of us forget in our pursuit of the perfect tan is the potential damage the sun can inflict on our skin. Sunburn, premature aging, and fine lines are just a few of the consequences of prolonged sun exposure. Thankfully, there's a natural and effective solution that can help repair and revitalize sun-damaged skin - facial acupuncture. The Sun's Effects on Your Skin While sunshine can certainly boost our mood and provide essential vitamin D, excessive sun exposure can lead to a variety of skin issues. Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage the skin's collagen fibers, cause pigmentation irregularities, and accelerate the aging process. Sunburn, which is essentially skin inflammation caused by UV radiation, can leave your skin red, painful, and peeling. Over time, chronic sun damage can lead to wrinkles, fine lines, ...

Acupuncture improves collagen production and resumes younger looking skin. How the skin looking, young or old depends on the nature and organization of dermal collagen and the elastic fibers network. The collagens give the mechanical strength of the skin, whereas the elastic fibers are responsible for elasticity to the skin. They give skin elasticity and provide firm skin so that skin can bounce back when stretched. The patterns of collagen organisation depend on the collagen types and other characteristics such as fiber length, fiber volume fraction and collagen molecular stretching, as well as the tilt angle of collagens determining its orientation. These change with age, becoming denser and begin to disorganise and contribute to the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin. Both elastin and collagen production decline as people age. These two proteins can also become deteriorated by external factors over time, such as: UV exposure, smoking, pollutants in the environment, excess alcoh...

Traditional Chinese medicine has used acupuncture for thousands of years to treat a range of health issues. There is an article exploring acupuncture for wrinkles, its potential benefits, side effects, safety, etc. Facial acupuncture, also called cosmetic acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, or an acupuncture facelift, is a popular form of acupuncture that focuses on the face. Facial acupuncture involves puncturing the skin with thin needles to create tiny wounds. These signal the body’s healing response, increasing blood and lymph flow, which boosts the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the injured site. Microtrauma also stimulates the release of chemicals that reduce swelling and fibroblast cells, producing collagen and elastin. As a person ages, there is a reduction in these elastic components, causing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Collagen strengthens and firms the skin and boosts its elasticity and hydration. Repairing the skin’s elastin restore the skin’s texture, app...