Maintaining Beautiful Face

LI-4 Hegu: This point lies in the flesh between the thumb and the index finger. Presence of sharp pain on deep pressure confirms the fact that you have hit the right point. Locate the point and then press in gently with the thumb of the opposite hand, placing the fingers underneath the acupoint, against the palm of the hand, for support. Press deeply and perpendicularly into the point, applying sustained pressure or small massage rotations to the acupoint for 30 seconds to a minute.

LI-18 Futu: Observe and feel a prominent, pointed structure on the front of the neck. This structure, popularly called Adam’s apple, moves up an down when we talk or swallow. Point lies three thumb-widths away (both sides) from the tip of the Adam apple. Stimulate point in pumping manner for about a minute.

ST-2 Sibai: This point lies one finger-width below the point ST-1, in the infraorbital foramen. Press inward with moderate pressure for 30-60 seconds.

ST-3 Juliao: This point is located at the intersection of the vertical line of the pupil and the horizontal line of the broad part of teh nose. Apply firm deep strokes of pressure in upward direction against the bottom edge of the cheekbone about 1 minute.

ST-4 Dicang: This point lies at the intersection of the vertical line of the pupil and the line of the corner (angle) of teh mouth. Point should be stimulated in a pumping manner for about a minute.

SI-18 Quanliao: This point is located in line with the outer corner of the eye, just beneath the cheek-bone. Point should be stimulated in a pumping manner for about a minute.