Lanshin

10/19/2026

In Chinese medicine acne isn’t just a hormonal imbalance or bacterial infection. We look at where too much heat has built up in the body and where circulation has become stagnant (stuck). These are 4 of the most common types of acne we see in Chinese medicine dermatology, along with foods you may already have at home that can support each pattern.

I made an organized guide to each acne pattern with the foods I shared here. Happy to send it to you, just let me know!

A lot of you know me as a facial gua sha and cosmetic acupuncture expert. I also practice Chinese medicine dermatology. I love treating acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, etc. While I rely heavily on Chinese herbal medicine to treat these chronic inflammatory conditions, these are the kinds of foods I advise my patients to add to their diet to support treatment.

These are medicinal foods that are common in Asian kitchens and can actually be cooked in really delicious ways. Are you interested in seeing recipes on how I use these ingredients at home? If enough of you are interested, I will put it on my list!

10/16/2026

👇 SOME NOTES ON THIS ROUTINE:

1️⃣ In Chinese medicine, paralysis is the opposite of vitality. So the goal here is to restore health and vitality to your tissues. Adding Bo Jin can gently break down tissue adhesions, while Gua Sha relaxes and soothes overly tense muscles.

2️⃣ This technique improves healthy blood flow and the delivery of healthy fluids to the tissues. This is important because these functions can weaken with aging, contributing to the loss of plumpness that makes lines more visible.

3️⃣ The pressure here is gentle to light-medium. Please never irritate your skin by pressing to the point of pain or discomfort. That’s wrong.

4️⃣ How you apply skincare is important to the success of this routine. Make sure you’re using ample amounts of hydrator and just a little oil (enough to give you good slip, but don’t overdo it either). It’s the combination of how we use the skincare and the technique that makes this effective.

5️⃣ If you need my product list + cheat sheet for this routine, just comment BROW.

Chinese medicine is a middle ground for treating deep lines that many don’t even know exists because Botox has dominated our consciousness for so long.

TCM practices like gua sha, cupping, and even acupuncture don’t freeze muscle to make lines disappear. And that’s the point. Our goal is to restore health and vitality to your tissues because that’s the secret sauce for smoothing and softening lines.

I hope you enjoy this strategy for graceful aging that lets you keep your Original Face and fullest human expression ❤️

10/15/2026

Comment “CHEATSHEET” if you want my budget friendly product list and a step-by-step cheat sheet for this budget face lifting routine. I’m Sandra, a Chinese medicine doctor who specializes in dermatology and cosmetic rejuvenation. I am passionate about making beauty and health accessible to all.

SOME NOTES ON THIS ROUTINE:

1️⃣ Prepping your skin correctly is important for gua sha practice. In my work, hydrating fluids are non-negotiable for healthy, youthful skin. My cheat sheet has the budget friendly options that I love, but if those are out of range you can also use Evian, Avene mineral sprays or simply water from your tap (I prefer filtered). If you slightly warm your water it will help pe*******on.

2️⃣ Single oils are also a great budget option as they are usually cheaper as well. My cheat sheat also includes some affordable options that I absolutely love. Or, as long as you’re not acne prone, you could even try the extra virgin olive oil or sunflower oil in your pantry.

3️⃣ If you hate facial oils or find they break you out, try using my hydrating method where you wet your skin first, then use only a few drops at a time. Or, you can do your gua sha steps with a cleansing oil during your cleansing step.

Throughout its 2000+ year old history, Chinese medicine has always been medicine for the people. All can benefit from its healing wisdoms. I hope you enjoy this neck and face lift routine, lmk in the comments if you have any questions, I’m here to help ❤️

10/14/2026

If you want the exact skincare routine I gave Elisa, comment LIFT and I’ll send it to your DMs!

I always tell my patients the work I do in the treatment room is about 30% of the process. The rest is how well you do your homework. What you do every day to care for your skin and overall health matters. With Elisa you can really see the beautiful changes in the quality and radiance of her skin. That’s what I mean when I say Your Health IS Your Beauty.

As a Chinese medicine doctor, my job isn’t to decide how your face should look. My job is to relax what’s over-tensed, strengthen what has weakened and help your own Original Face come through.

If you’re in the NYC area and are interested in working with our team, see the booking link in bio.

10/14/2026

10/09/2026

😵‍💫 This you, boo? Can’t sleep because your brain won’t shut off? This will help you fall asleep faster.

✶ Gallbladder 8 is one of my favorite acupuncture points for shutting off an overactive brain and turning down the volume on frustration energy. I especially love it for PMS or perimenopausal rage. 😅 This scalp point frees blockage in the Gallbladder energy channel that runs from the side of your head and face all the way down to your toes.

✶ In Chinese medicine, when you’re really stressed, your Liver energy can get crazy stuck, making it hard to fall asleep. Massaging GB8 frees up your Gallbladder channel, which also frees up your Liver energy (they’re paired channels in Chinese medicine). It’s like releasing a pressure valve and letting pent-up stress out of your system, so your brain can calm down and you can fall asleep easier.

✶ How does it lift your face? As we get older, tissues in the temporal region of our scalp (from your temple to around your ear) can become tight, rigid and even stuck. This changes how your face moves, creating a heavier face shape that looks like it’s shifting downward. Facial sagging isn’t always just gravity. Releasing GB8 restores fluidity and natural movement to this whole area, freeing up surrounding tissues to move better too. When your face moves better, it can look more lifted.

✶ And remember, good sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your face. Beauty doesn’t happen separately from the rest of your body. YOUR HEALTH IS YOUR BEAUTY. So take care of it, and you’ll never need a facelift❣️

10/07/2026

This facelift wasn’t done with surgery. It was done with acupuncture and Chinese medicine with 6 treatments over 3 months.

As she entered her 60s, Elisa didn’t want to look 30 again. She wanted to look and feel more like herself, without doing something drastic like surgery.

I started with acupuncture to give her neck and jaw a thorough, active release. I can’t emphasize enough how much tension from years of forward head posture can actually drag the face downward. Releasing that tension creates visible lift. I also used gua sha, cupping, and Chinese herbs to restore the quality of her tissues, which is huge for skin quality and glow.

That’s all part of how we restore skin and face in Chinese medicine. In our world, there is no separation between health and beauty. Your health IS your beauty.

Obviously, our results are different than that of plastic surgery. My goal is to rejuvenate her face, but maintain its natural harmony. She does not have to rely on my artistic ability to decide how her face should look. I’m simply relaxing what’s over-tensed and strengthening what has weakened. And this is the result.

In other words, I’m simply helping her own Original Face come through.

What it takes to get results like this can be different for everyone depending on your age and willingness to supplement the clinical work at home with gua sha self-care and skincare. Part of her results is her commitment to the daily skincare routine that I made for her.

We tailor treatment plans around your age, health, goals, time, and budget. If you’re interested in booking with our team, please see the link in bio. Also if you’re in Brooklyn and need a legit Pilates instructor with over 2 decades of experience check out Bluming Studio - Pilates/GYROTONIC.

10/06/2026

Under eyes take time and patience. Even in clinic, this is one of the areas that can take the longest to improve. But there’s actually a lot you can do at home if you’re consistent, especially if you’re not interested in expensive treatments or surgery.

I focus first on improving blood flow and healthy fluid movement (gua sha), and keeping the skin deeply hydrated and nourished so it stays strong and resilient (skincare). Then it’s really about consistency over time.

And don’t forget that under eyes reflect what’s happening inside too. Sleep, nutrition and hydration all matter here. ❤️

10/05/2026

In TCM, gua sha is a technique, not a tool. And if you know what you’re doing, you can do gua sha with anything smooth and clean.

If you need a list of affordable picks for hydrators, face oils + gua shas, I made one for you. Check the button on this Reel called “BUDGET PICKS.” It’s a new feature, so let me know if it works!

SOME NOTES ON THIS ROUTINE:

1️⃣ You don’t need fancy serums and moisturizers to have great skin. I’m obsessed with some of them myself, but you can also have amazing skin with something as simple as water and oil.

2️⃣ The key is getting your skin really wet, then sealing in that hydration with oil. And if you hate oils, try this before you write them off. Oil on really wet skin is a total game changer compared to applying it on dry skin.

3️⃣ At the most basic level, you can use filtered water from home and an oil like avocado or sunflower seed oil from your kitchen. Just make sure anything you use is clean. If you’re acne-prone, stick with an oil you already know your skin tolerates.

4️⃣ If you’re using a spoon for gua sha, make sure the edge is smooth and doesn’t feel sharp against your skin. If it does, use your knuckles instead. And of course, if you have a gua sha tool, by all means use your gua sha tool!

🙋‍♀️ Questions? Let me know!