TCM Acne Redness Treatments - Chinese Herbal Prescriptions

A Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Healing Chronic Skin Conditions

At Indi Skin, we treat acne, rosacea, and chronic skin issues with the depth and precision of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Unlike conventional treatments that only address symptoms on the surface, TCM looks at the body as an interconnected system.

Skin conditions like cystic acne, hormonal breakouts, rosacea, and adult inflammation are seen as external manifestations of internal imbalances in your organs, blood, Qi (vital energy), and body fluids.

Acne & Redness: A TCM Diagnosis

Every skin condition is unique, so every treatment begins with a thorough, personalised diagnostic process.

Through tongue observation, pulse diagnosis, and a detailed intake of your skin history, menstrual health, digestion, stress levels, sleep, and lifestyle, we identify the exact TCM pattern contributing to your skin condition.

Some common clinical patterns include:

Lung Heat and Wind - often seen in pustular acne or rosacea flares
Damp-Heat in the Stomach and Intestines – linked to cystic and hormonal acne along the jawline and chin
Blood Heat and Stagnation – behind red, inflamed skin or persistent breakouts
Liver Qi Stagnation with Heat – associated with stress-related flare-ups and peri-menopausal skin changes
Spleen Qi Deficiency - leading to damp accumulation and sluggish lymphatic detox pathways

ACNE, ROSACEA, REDNESS PATIENTS

Telehealth - For Custom Herbal Prescriptions

A comprehensive Chinese Medicine consultation focused on identifying the root causes of your skin condition; whether it’s acne, rosacea, dryness, redness, or hormonal breakouts, and the prescribing of a custom herbal formula to heal from the inside.

Includes:

Diagnosis and assessment of internal health patterns (hormones, gut, stress, sleep, etc.)
Identification of skin triggers and underlying causes
Diet and lifestyle plan
Treatment & product recommendations
Chinese Herbal Medicine prescription

(Prescription picked up or express posted)

Appointment Fee: $180 (New Patients)

Appointment Fee: $90 (Returning Patients)

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Redness reduction treatment for inflamed skin

TCM Treatment - For Acne/Redness

In addition to consuming custom Chinese herbs, patients can experience in clinic treatments designed to reduce heat, redness and inflammation.

Treatment Includes:

Facial acupuncture (in-out needling to clear stagnation, stimulate flow)
Body acupuncture (to support digestion, hormones, stress, inflammation)
Bojin facial sculpting or gua sha (to lift, move lymph, release fascia)
LED light therapy (for healing, inflammation, and cellular renewal)
Customised herbal or natural mask (based on skin condition)
Scalp and/or neck massage as needed
Hot towel and finishing serum/oil application

Recommended frequency:

Every 2 weeks for the first 6–8 weeks (during the active inflammation or healing phase)
Then reduce to once a month for maintenance

This allows:

Time for skin regeneration and repair
Consistent stimulation of circulation, lymphatic drainage, and collagen production
Ongoing support for clearing heat, stagnation, and inflammation

Duration: 60 mins

Price: $195

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Based on your diagnosis, we create a multi-layered treatment plan that addresses both the internal and external causes of your condition.

Custom Herbal Prescriptions

Individually tailored Chinese herbal formulas target the root imbalance, whether that's clearing heat, draining dampness, cooling the blood, or tonifying deficient systems like Spleen Qi or Kidney Yin.

Clinic-Based Skin Treatments

We use Gua Sha, LED, and facial acupuncture to increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and speed up skin regeneration. These in-clinic sessions amplify the results of your internal treatments.

Topical Herbal Skincare

We recommend TCM-based, anti-inflammatory products that align with your internal diagnosis. These help protect the skin barrier while calming visible symptoms.

Therapeutic Teas & Diet Guidance

You’ll also receive herbal tea blends and food-as-medicine strategies to support daily detox, digestion, and hormonal balance.

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Why TCM Works for Chronic Conditions

Chronic skin issues aren’t just cosmetic. They’re messages from your body.

TCM doesn't suppress them; it listens to them. By treating the cause, not just the symptoms, we help your skin heal naturally and completely.

Our patients report clearer, calmer, more resilient skin - often for the first time in years because their skin is no longer in constant conflict with what’s happening internally.

"I look forward to helping you heal your skin from the inside out. "

Visit our Sydney clinic by booking one of our treatments above or call 0424 059 241

Indi Skin

Level 1, 107/ 40 Yeo Street,

Neutral Bay, NSW

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Reviews

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My skin is bright & glowy!
After seeing Cynthia for three months my chronic bloating and gastrointestinal issues were no more … and as a happy bonus my skin was left bright and glowy after many years of periodic breakouts and redness.
Lily Macken-Hayes
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Cynthia gets 5 stars from me!
The changes I’ve seen from Cynthia’s treatments are amazing. She took a holistic view of health, educating me on the diet, lifestyle changes and other tips and tricks to manage my skin. Since seeing her, my skin has been dewy, redness and puffiness have reduced, people now comment on how good it looks!
Lia Checketts
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More than just my skin
Cynthia's helped me with my skin but she's also helped me diagnose why my skin was breaking out. I've since improved my gut health and the redness in my face has reduced. Thanks Cynthia!
Sarah C.