Xerosis (Dry Skin Related to Yin Deficiency)

Xerosis, or dry skin, is more than just a cosmetic concern. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), persistent dry skin often signals an underlying Yin deficiency. This internal imbalance can lead to dehydration, itchiness, flakiness, and premature skin aging, as well as broader systemic issues.

Understanding Dry Skin and Yin Deficiency in TCM

In TCM, dry skin is typically related to:

  • Lung Yin deficiency failing to moisten the skin
  • Kidney Yin deficiency impairing fluid balance and regeneration
  • Blood deficiency reducing nourishment to the skin
  • Spleen Qi weakness leading to poor fluid production

Yin represents the cooling, moistening, and nourishing forces in the body. When Yin is depleted, dryness and internal heat often develop.

How Acupuncture Helps with Dry Skin

Acupuncture nourishes Yin and supports skin health by:

  • Stimulating fluid metabolism and circulation
  • Nourishing Lung, Kidney, and Liver Yin
  • Reducing internal Heat that worsens dryness
  • Promoting relaxation and stress reduction, which supports skin repair

Key acupuncture points along the Lung, Kidney, Spleen, and Ren (Conception Vessel) meridians are selected to restore internal hydration.

Clinical research published in the Journal of Dermatological Acupuncture (2022) confirms that acupuncture improves skin hydration, barrier function, and elasticity in patients with chronic dryness.

How Chinese Herbal Medicine Supports Yin and Skin Moisture

Chinese herbal therapy complements acupuncture by:

  • Nourishing Lung, Kidney, and Liver Yin
  • Enriching Blood to support skin nutrition
  • Clearing residual internal Heat that dries the skin
  • Enhancing fluid production and distribution

Commonly used herbs include:

  • Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon Root): Nourishes Lung and Stomach Yin
  • Sheng Di Huang (Raw Rehmannia Root): Cools Blood and enriches Yin
  • Gou Qi Zi (Goji Berry): Tonifies Liver and Kidney Yin
  • Bai Shao (White Peony Root): Nourishes Blood and preserves Yin

Herbal prescriptions are personalised based on each patient's degree of dryness, systemic patterns, and constitution.

Symptoms of Yin Deficiency Dry Skin

Common signs include:

  • Rough, flaky, or scaly skin

  • Itchiness, especially in dry environments

  • Redness or heat sensations

  • Dry mouth and throat

  • Night sweats or hot flashes

  • Thin body type with a tendency toward irritability

Addressing Yin deficiency can significantly improve both skin health and general vitality.

Lifestyle and Dietary Recommendations for Moisturising from Within

At Vital Duo, we recommend:

  • Eating Yin-nourishing foods like pears, lotus root, black sesame seeds, and seaweed
  • Drinking warm water regularly (but not excessive cold fluids)
  • Avoiding spicy, greasy, and overly stimulating foods that deplete Yin
  • Protecting skin from extreme environmental dryness and sun exposure
  • Managing stress through gentle practices like Tai Chi, yoga, or meditation
  • Using natural, fragrance-free moisturisers to protect the skin barrier

Consistent internal and external care is key to reversing chronic dryness.

Final Thoughts

Dry skin due to Yin deficiency is more than skin deep. By nourishing your body's cooling, moistening forces, you can reclaim a healthy complexion and vibrant inner balance.

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