Why Your Skin Stays Dull — And the 2,000-Year-Old Fix

Your Face Is Telling You Something

Hands and feet cold even in summer. A dull complexion that no serum can fix. Sluggish digestion. Energy that never holds.

This isn't a skincare problem. It's a circulation problem.

In TCM, your face mirrors your internal organs. When qi and blood can't rise to the surface because your core is cold and stagnant, your face shows it first.

For 2,000 years, China has had one answer: moxibustion.

What Is Moxibustion?

Moxibustion means warming specific acupoints with aged mugwort (艾草). The infrared heat penetrates 3–5 cm deep — unlike a heating pad that only warms the surface. It moves stagnant qi, warms cold organs, and brings blood back to your face.

Why aged mugwort? Three years of aging transforms harsh fresh herbs into smooth, steady warmth. Less smoke. Gentler. Deeper.

How It Works

Your body remembers warmth. Moxa's infrared heat travels along meridian pathways. Blood vessels dilate. Stagnant qi moves. Your body receives the signal: it's safe to relax, repair, and glow.

Physical: Increases microcirculation, supports lymphatic drainage, encourages collagen production.

TCM: Warms meridians, dispels cold, supports Spleen and Kidney yang — the organs behind your complexion.

Beauty Benefits

No actives. No acids. No additives. Just heat and circulation.

The PureNook Moxa Collection

Whether you're new to moxa or deepening your practice, there's a ritual for you.

For Beginners

• Moxa Stick-On Patches (50-pack) — Peel, stick, light. Hands-free warmth on any body point.
• 3-Year Aged Moxa Stick-On Patches — Slower burn, deeper warmth. For those who want more.

For Your Face

• Face Moxibustion Kit — Moxa stick + 54 cones. The complete starter kit for facial moxa.
• Facial Jade Moxibustion Wand — Jade roller with moxa inside. The most elegant face experience.
• Grain Moxa (50-pack) — Rice-sized 38°C cones for precise acupoint targeting.

For Your Core

• Qi Ai Navel Patch (30 patches) — Nan Huai Jin formula. Wear while sleeping. Warm your center nightly.
• 3-Year Aged Qichun Moxa Sticks (10 sticks) — Traditional hand-rolled sticks. Light and use directly.

Sets & Bundles

• San Fu Facial Ritual Bundle — Moxa Pot + Gua Sha Comb + Eye Wand. The full TCM facial system.
• Moxa Starter Set — Face Kit + Patches. Complete face and body in one box.

Bath Therapy

• 3-Year Aged Wild Mugwort Herbal Bath Pieces — Foot bath or full soak. Warmth from the outside in.

How to Use

Methods & Timing

• Stick-on patch: 30 min–2 hours on body points
• Navel patch: 8 hours overnight
• Moxa stick + wand: 5–10 min on face
• Jade wand: 10–15 min face + neck
• Grain moxa: 3–5 min per point
• Bath piece: 20 min soak

Key Face Points

• Yintang (GV-24.5) — Between brows. Calm mind, reduce stress lines.
• Yifeng (TE-17) — Behind earlobe. Jaw tension, facial circulation.
• Taiyang (EX-HN5) — Temple. Headache relief, eye fatigue.
• Xiaguan (ST-7) — Below cheekbone. Jaw lift, TMJ support.
• Sibai (ST-2) — Below eye. Puffiness, under-eye brightness.
• Yingxiang (LI-20) — Beside nostril. Sinus clarity, cheek circulation.
• Zanzhu (BL-2) — Inner brow. Tired eyes.
• Sizhukong (SJ-23) — Outer brow. Lift.
• Jiache (ST-6) — Jaw. Tension release.

Key Body Points

• Guanyuan (CV-4) — 4 finger-widths below navel. Core warmth, lifts the face.
• Zusanli (ST-36) — Below knee. Digestion → skin clarity.
• Yongquan (K-1) — Sole of foot. Sleep and under-eye support.

The Ritual

Light → hold 2–4 cm from skin → 3–5 min per face point, 10–15 min for body → extinguish → drink warm water.

Frequency: Face 2–3×/week, body daily, navel patch nightly during Sanfu.

Sanfu: Why Now Matters

July 15 – August 23. 40 days when yang energy peaks. Your pores are open. Meridians are dilated. Moxa penetrates 3–5× deeper during Sanfu.

This is your window to expel years of accumulated cold, resolve dampness, and build warmth that carries through autumn and winter.

Sanfu Moxibustion Schedule

Follow this four-phase protocol to get the most from the Three-Volt window. Each phase targets a different therapeutic goal — work through them in sequence for cumulative results.

Phase 1 — Initial Dog Days (July 15–24)

Laying the Foundation: Strengthen Spleen & Stomach

Yang Qi is just rising. Regulate and strengthen digestive function first to maximise your body's absorption of moxa heat energy. Key points: Zhongwan (CV12), Tianshu (ST25), Qihai (CV6), Guanyuan (CV4).

Phase 2 — Mid Dog Days (July 25 – August 13)

Expelling Dampness and Cold

The hottest, most critical phase. This is the peak targeting window — be persistent. Key points: Yinlingquan (SP9), Fenglong (ST40), Sanyinjiao (SP6), Fuliu (KI7).

Phase 3 — Final Volt (August 14–23)

Consolidate the Foundation, Nourish Qi and Blood

Summer heat is receding. Replenish Qi and Blood to prevent autumn dryness from consuming Yin. Key points: Qihai (CV6), Guanyuan (CV4), Xuehai (SP10), Zusanli (ST36), Sanyinjiao (SP6).

Phase 4 — Post-Season Strengthening (August 24 – September 3)

Prevent Autumn Dryness, Moisten Lung Yin

Consolidate, nourish Yin, and prepare the Lungs for the season ahead. Key points: Quchi (LI11), Chize (LU5), Kongzui (LU6), Yuji (LU10).

Safety

Do not use on: broken skin, varicose veins, pregnancy (lower abdomen), full or empty stomach, intoxication, infants, or areas with impaired heat sensation.

Always: keep water nearby, never leave unattended, use a holder, ventilate the room.

Stop if: sharp pain, dizziness, or blistering.

Normal sensations: deep warmth, slight redness (fades in 15–30 min), relaxation, woody aroma.

Find Your Starting Point

Moxibustion is not a product. It's a practice. The warmth you need is already inside you. Moxa simply reminds your body how to find it.

Your face will show the difference.

For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified TCM practitioner before starting any wellness practice.