Apr 13, 2026
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Penelope Cruz and acupuncture: an ancient method that activates skin regeneration from inner balance
It indicates that the body is not lean or balanced.And in some ways, it shows.One of them is Penelope Cruz.And we know one of the secrets of her routine to keep the skin strong, radiant and relaxed after 50: acupuncture.In particular, the face, through the Acuskinlift method created by Dr. John Tsagaris, which the actress described as "her London secret."
Tsagaris himself makes it clear: "We need to deal with the results, not the root of the problem."This technique combines traditional Chinese medicine with scientific innovation to naturally stimulate collagen, relieve stress, and improve skin quality."What I'm doing is reshaping the skin and reorganizing the collagen fibers to create new threads," he explains, thereby triggering a dual effect: straightening and advancing.A beauty strategy that we are used to hearing, but is more interesting because it explains the skin as a map that reflects the role of the organs and how the energy circulates and understands the need to shift the focus to the original place to achieve beauty.
In the same universe, the actress is also a fan of ototherapy (the application of small points to the ear) to help manage stress and improve overall balance.She has been seen with a gold spot on her ear that looks like a piercing.The technique described by Tsagaris is as follows: "by stimulating certain points in the ear, information is transferred to the brain and the balance of the body is activated."
Acupuncture: internal treatment that changes the skin without pressing it
María Jesús Penado Mariblanca and Erica Pérez Aratia, specialists in integrative aesthetics and regenerative medicine at Clinica Maktub Madrid (Calle Blasco de Gare 7), explain it this way: "We understand the skin as an expression of internal balance. Therefore, each treatment is an aesthetic journey, to the naturalness of the real body."
Acupuncture is profound "Working as a deep regulatory system, balancing the nervous, hormonal and digestive systems," they pointed out.This adjustment activates processes related to the skin.Therefore, it improves microcirculation, improves cellular oxygenation and stimulates collagen production.
From an energetic point of view, the work is very real: "acupuncture works by controlling the energy of the organs, which are responsible for protecting the skin."
Aesthetics evolve as demand changes.The question is no longer what to apply, but rather what to balance.In this context, as the clinic explains, "it can be combined with other aesthetic or cosmetic treatments and enhances the results by optimizing the absorption of active ingredients and contributing to a deeper and longer recovery".The skin responds better when the body functions better.This is the logic that supports this ancient practice.And it is also logic that defines a more subtle beauty, more connected to the body and less dependent on external solutions.
Acupuncture: When it starts to appear (and what skin changes)
The process has its own timeFrom the first treatment, "the skin looks brighter and more relaxed," explain María Jesús Peñado Mariblanca and Erika Pérez Aratia.As treatment progresses, "firmness improves, facial lines soften and the face becomes more harmonious."The turning point is usually seen “between the third and fifth session.” This is the point where the skin begins to reflect a structural change.
According to experts, it is suitable for all skin types, but especially when signs of aging, adult acne, sensitivity or inflammatory processes appear.Because it does not work on the isolated symptom, but on the resulting imbalance.The difference is in the method.From Clínica Mactub Madrid "it does not change, it controls. It works from the beginning, respecting the style of the body and providing natural, continuous and lasting results.
In the same vein, another gesture that is beginning to gain weight is treatments mixed with meditation.Places like Marte Madrid (Calle Juan Hurtado de Mendoza 17) offer immersive massages inspired by the Careness method that combines handwork with 360º binaural technology, creating an experience that transcends the body.While the hands work on the material, the mind goes into a real disconnect.In the end, they all show the same thing.When a balance is created, the skin will tell.And it shows immediately.
