Heavy work stress, disrupted daily routines, prolonged sitting, obesity, or metabolic decline due to illness and fatigue can all trigger unexpected edema—the culprit behind your beauty concerns. Try this DIY "acupressure" technique: an ultra-effective massage slimming method that saves both money and effort.
Zanzhu Point
Located on either side of the inner brow ridge, in the indentation at the inner edge of the eyebrow. Pressing this point relieves headaches and reduces facial puffiness.
Pressing Method: Following eye exercise techniques, place both thumbs on your temples. Use your index fingers to gently rotate the Zanzhu points on both sides. Perform eight rotations per set, repeating for eight sets total.
Chengjiang Point
Located in the central depression of the chin-lip groove on the face.
As the meeting point of the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian and the Ren Meridian, regular stimulation of this point regulates hormone secretion, reduces fluid retention above the chest, and maintains skin elasticity.
Eva Longoria, the "Desperate Housewives" star who recently married, recalled in an interview that she often pressed a pencil against the hollow beneath her lip while studying. Comparing this to the traditional Chinese medicine theory of Chengjiang's effects, it's quite possible this slender-faced beauty's secret to a slim jawline lies here!
Pressing Method: Gently press this point with your thumb at a rate of once per second for 20 consecutive presses.
Kidney Shu Point (BL23)
During winter, the body's ability to sweat diminishes, leading to fluid retention. Many women also develop habits like eating spicy foods or hot pot in cold weather. These rich, flavorful diets further burden the kidneys. When the body cannot excrete fluids normally, swelling easily occurs.
Located two finger-widths lateral to the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra, the Kidney Shu point supports kidney health and regulates metabolism. Stimulating this point helps rapidly eliminate excess fluids, banishing winter's troublesome body swelling!
Pressing Method: Apply gentle pressure with your knuckles at a rate of once per second. Press 3–5 times, rest for 10 seconds, then repeat this sequence three times.
Swelling Reduction Bonus Tip
In winter, lightly apply a warm towel to the acupoint before massage to activate blood circulation for more noticeable results.While pressing points, consider listening to soft music. Synchronize your rhythmic, gentle pressure with the melody's tempo. As the points gradually adapt to your fingers' stimulation, you'll achieve twice the result with half the effort.
Some believe vigorous massage is essential for effective slimming. In truth, the key to acupressure is comfort! Avoid excessive force when pressing points, as this may cause injury.