Ancient Wisdom in Modern Skincare: Uncovering the Original Face Theory With Sandra Lanshin Chiu

What if the secret to glowing, youthful skin had nothing to do with fillers, Botox, or the latest serums — and everything to do with your inner health, energy, and essence? In this episode, Denise sits down with Sandra Lanshin Chiu, licensed acupuncturist, TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioner, and founder of Treatment by Lanshin, to explore a transformative concept that's redefining beauty from the inside out: the Original Face Theory.

Sandra shares how nearly two decades of treating patients with Chinese herbal medicine and facial acupuncture led her to a profound realization — that true skin rejuvenation begins at the level of the body's health, not at the surface. Together, Denise and Sandra unpack the ancient Taoist and Buddhist roots of the Original Face philosophy, what it means to return to the face nature gave you, and why the modern beauty industry may be leading us in exactly the wrong direction. In this episode, you'll learn:

What the Original Face Theory is and where it comes from in Taoist and TCM tradition

How acupuncture and Chinese medicine can visibly transform skin health and facial appearance — without invasive procedures

The connection between gut health, emotional wellbeing, and the way your face looks and ages

How TCM approaches chronic skin conditions like acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis differently than Western medicine

The three "treasures" — essence, qi, and spirit — and how they shape your face at every stage of life

Why Sandra's mentor and master face reader Lillian Bridges believed your true face doesn't emerge until after 25

How living in alignment with your purpose can literally change how you look

This conversation is for anyone curious about holistic skincare, TCM beauty, facial rejuvenation without surgery, or simply searching for a deeper, more meaningful relationship with aging, identity, and self-expression.

You can find her instagram: @treatmentbylanshin,  TikTok: @lasnhinskin, YouTube: @Lanshin  and website, lanshin.com

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