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The Amazing Beauty Trick You Haven't Tried: Acupuncture

How a few well-placed needles can make you happier, thinner and younger-looking

by Allie Flinn  |  2 COMMENTS

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Needles For: Banishing Pesky Pimples
Needles For: Banishing Pesky Pimples Clearly, acupuncture isn't our go-to method for clearing up acne (hello, face full of benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid). But Mintsis argues that topical remedies treat only the outward appearance instead of what's going on internally. "Acne is usually an outward manifestation of an internal imbalance," she says. When you fix that, you also quash future breakouts.

Because acupuncture addresses the root of one's acne problem, such as digestive imbalances or a slow-moving lymphatic system, treatment varies from person to person. Mintis says that the tongue and pulse are used to determine a course of treatment and the placement of the needles. "Dietary changes, herbs and essential oils would be an additional important component of treatment," she adds. She recommends 12 sessions for those looking to clear up their acne.

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