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Lanshin Using Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to bring you Beauty at Ease. By Sandra Lanshin Chiu, L.Ac.

Our unique treatments are designed to strengthen and revitalize your mind and body so that you can live a full life! We've expertly blended some of the most powerful natural healing technologies - acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, and ortho-bionomy into cutting edge treatments to delivers results for modern ailments.

Thank you, Gloria for everything and more ❤️
09/04/2026

Thank you, Gloria for everything and more ❤️

09/03/2026

This TCM hack for pimples actually works. It speeds up the healing time of pimples, which in Chinese medicine are a type of heat stagnation 🔥

Using heat + this acupressure technique on the pimple helps “unblock the roadways” of circulation around it, so the hot little ball of stagnation can clear faster. When I do this for patients, they often notice the pimple looks and feels smaller right away, and becomes less tender and less red. Those are good signs that circulation is improving and the tissue is calming down.

For huge cysts, you may need to repeat this 2-3x throughout the day. Just make sure your fingers are very clean. Afterward, you can follow with a tiny dab of whatever spot treatment you already use, then put a pimple patch over it. 👀

⚠️ Important: do NOT do this on open, bleeding, or oozing skin.

Questions? Lmk. And if you try this, definitely tell me how it goes. If you get stuck, I’m here to help!

This is a general educational tip and not individualized medical advice. If you have severe, persistent, spreading, or highly inflamed acne, or signs of infection, consult a licensed healthcare professional. Stop if irritation worsens.

09/02/2026

Lmk if you want the cheat sheet for this routine and product list I used here! Also lmk if you struggle with loving your under-eyes, and if so what exactly. I’m here to help!

In Chinese medicine, under-eye puffiness, bags and dark circles can all be signs of sluggish circulation in the tissues around your eyes. When healthy flow gets blocked, it shows up in how your skin looks and feels.

And you can help get things moving with a few simple under-eye Gua Sha techniques at home. I tried to answer the commonly asked questions in this video, but lmk if I missed anything!

09/01/2026

Constant cold exposure from iced matcha, coffee, tea or water makes it more difficult for your digestive system to transform your food and drink into healthy, vibrant tissue.

In Chinese medicine, when this process gets obstructed, it can lead to internal Dampness. A damp gut environment can produce issues like chronic bloating, difficulty managing weight, fluid retention and sluggish energy. It’s kind of like your body becomes less efficient at processing and moving fluids, including lymphatic fluids, the way it should ideally. That’s why certain cases of overweight and obesity are rooted in Dampness stagnation in Chinese medicine.

Modern research is starting to show us how strongly the digestive tract responds to temperature. Human studies have found that ice-cold water can suppress stomach contractions and alter normal digestive movement (how your gut moves things along), while hotter liquids (like around 113-140 F) can increase stomach contractions and speed up the movement of contents out of the stomach.

When your digestion isn’t transforming and moving things efficiently, we can see it on the outside too with more facial puffiness, poorer tissue quality and over time - less plump, healthy-looking skin.

Do you want me to report on what these studies actually tested and found? Lmk! xo

08/28/2026

Lmk if you have questions or want the step-by-step routine I use with my fave Volufiline serum, CaviPLLA.

And let me be clear: I still appreciate retinoids in a skincare routine. But I think it’s important to make sure your skin has sufficient moisture and hydration before introducing stimulating ingredients like retinol. Because retinols can be irritating for many, in my opinion the best way to incorporate them is to first build that moisture-rich layer back into your skin.

And this is one reason I find an ingredient like Volufiline so interesting. It offers a completely different kind of moisture nourishment, and I reallly want to see more research investment behind it.

Between my own clinical observations, my team’s experience, and the endless anecdotes from customers, this ingredient is giving positive signals that feel just as strong, if not stronger, than OTC retinol 👀 (I’m not talking about pharmaceutical-grade retinoids here.)

And what makes Volufiline even more interesting to me is that it seems to be working through a completely different pathway than most mainstream skincare ingredients.

Last week I had the honor of speaking on the Chinese Medicine approach to facial aging at IDS (Integrative Dermatology S...
08/26/2026

Last week I had the honor of speaking on the Chinese Medicine approach to facial aging at IDS (Integrative Dermatology Symposium). I got to spend time with an incredible warm and thoughtful group of MDs, PAs, NPs, and naturopaths, all in one room talking about the future of skin health.

So grateful to and LearnSkin for creating a space where biomedicine and holistic medicine actually talk to each other. Swipe to hear about 5 shifts happening in dermatology right now

There’s a new generation of OTC retinoids here. Have you heard of Adapinoid and Trifarotol? Adapinoid has already outperformed retinol for wrinkles in a head-to-head clinical trial, with very little irritation.

They’re so new that most skincare brands aren’t using them yet. So if you’re reading this, you’re early! I predict these will be EVERYWHERE in the next 1–2 years.

Photo: One of the best swag bags in my conference history, I can’t wait to try these new retinoids I’m SO excited about, new eczema solutions, and supplements like lavender oil extract for sleep. You KNOW I’ll be sharing all about these with you so stay tuned!

One of the biggest themes at this dermatology conference was METABOLIC HEALTH. Blood sugar + glucose metabolism are no longer being talked about as just weight or diabetes issues. Dermatologists are recognizing how deeply metabolic health is connected to inflammatory skin disorders like psoriasis AND how your skin ages.

When glucose metabolism is off, it can increase inflammation + glycation, which damages collagen, makes skin stiffer and less resilient, and interferes with healthy skin renewal. Your metabolic health shows up in your skin.

Photo: A big heartfelt thank you to all the derms, especially Manju Chacko (founder of Thimble | Pain & Anxiety Relief for Every Needle), who shared how much my talk on the Chinese medicine approach resonated with them. I heard this from so many practitioners over the 3 days and it genuinely meant so much to me ❤️

It cares about rejuvenation + renewal of skin health. This is a major shift because it reframes what matters in aesthetic medicine: your HEALTH. As we always say: Your health IS your beauty!

This might seem obvious to

08/20/2026

Constant cold exposure from iced matcha, coffee, tea or water makes it more difficult for your digestive system to transform your food and drink into healthy, vibrant tissue.

In Chinese medicine, when this process gets obstructed, it can lead to internal Dampness. A damp gut environment can produce issues like chronic bloating, difficulty managing weight, fluid retention and sluggish energy. It’s kind of like your body becomes less efficient at processing and moving fluids, including lymphatic fluids, the way it should ideally. That’s why certain cases of overweight and obesity are rooted in Dampness stagnation in Chinese medicine.

Modern research is starting to show us how strongly the digestive tract responds to temperature. Human studies have found that ice-cold water can suppress stomach contractions and alter normal digestive movement (how your gut moves things along), while hotter liquids (like around 113-140 F) can increase stomach contractions and speed up the movement of contents out of the stomach.

When your digestion isn’t transforming and moving things efficiently, we can see it on the outside too with more facial puffiness, poorer tissue quality and over time - less plump, healthy-looking skin.

Do you want me to report on what these studies actually tested and found? Lmk! xo

Here is the recipe you’ve been requesting that is in my rotation for keeping my skin plump and juicy. But more important...
08/16/2026

Here is the recipe you’ve been requesting that is in my rotation for keeping my skin plump and juicy. But more importantly Shan Yao is a powerful well-aging ingredient used in Chinese medicine for thousands of years to support our internal Yin - the sum total of hydration and moisture in our body tends to decline as we age, unless we replenish it. Before there were hyaluronic acid serums, retinol or HRT, there was Shan Yao. I also love a slimy seaweed like the mozuku in here bc it’s known to also support healthy aging and longevity.

Make sure you observe the special note about how to handle raw Shan Yao as it can make you itch. This is not a concern with the dried form you find at TCM pharmacies. And feel free to add or adjust the dressing ingredients to suit your taste. Enjoy!

Lmk if I left anything info out you have questions about! xo

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