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Microneedling for Acne

There’s a reason leading dermatologists, holistic beauty experts, and celebrities are all raving about microneedling. Beyond transforming skin in just a few sessions, it also offers a natural solution to one of our most challenging skin issues: acne.  If you’ve been getting nowhere with scrubs and serums for acne, it’s time to try something new.

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How to Brighten Your Skin Naturally with Glutathione

Do you struggle with dark spots or uneven skin tone, no matter what creams and “miracle” serums you try?  Issues like age spots and hyperpigmentation are common, but you don’t have to live with them forever. A powerful antioxidant called glutathione offers a scientifically proven way to brighten and protect your skin naturally.  What is

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The Beauty Within’s 2022 Holiday Guide

Now that you have your dress, your venue, and invitations are sent it’s time to get to work on the small details to prep for your wedding day and wedding skincare. As we get closer to the big day, your skin should take top priority. For flawless, glowing skin, your wedding beauty regime should begin a few months before you say “I do.”

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The Facial Muscles For Facial Rejuvenation

What is Facial Rejuvenation?  Facial rejuvenation is a cosmetic treatment that aims to combat aging, reduce fine lines, brighten the skin, treat acne and blemishes, and leave the skin feeling amazing without invasive procedures. It targets the muscles and tissues of the face to increase circulation and promote a youthful appearance on a deeper level. 

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The Fifth Season in Traditional Chinese Medicine

We chatted with founder Dr. Lydia Au about the Fifth season in Traditional Chinese Medicine and how to nourish ourselves during the season. Why does Traditional Chinese Medicine add this separate fifth season? How is late summer distinct from summer and autumn? You are familiar with the four seasons; spring, summer, autumn, and winter. However,

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5 Summer Skincare Tips

Summer is in full swing. The weather is warmer, the days are longer, and you may notice changes in your skin.  In the same way we change our wardrobe with the seasons, it’s important to switch up our skincare too.  Your skin, just like your body, responds differently to weather and environmental factors. So it’s

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The Benefits of Infrared Sauna

The Benefits of Infrared Sauna

There’s nothing quite as relaxing as sweating your cares away in an infrared sauna. It’s the perfect way to rest and recover while improving your overall wellness. What is an infrared sauna? Infrared light is the natural warmth you’ve felt your entire life. When you sit near a fire or feel the sun’s warmth on

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The Beauty Within Mother’s Day Gift Guide

The Beauty Within Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Now that you have your dress, your venue, and invitations are sent it’s time to get to work on the small details to prep for your wedding day and wedding skincare. As we get closer to the big day, your skin should take top priority. For flawless, glowing skin, your wedding beauty regime should begin a few months before you say “I do.”

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Wedding skincare and beauty plan

The ultimate wedding skincare and beauty plan

Now that you have your dress, your venue, and invitations are sent it’s time to get to work on the small details to prep for your wedding day and wedding skincare. As we get closer to the big day, your skin should take top priority. For flawless, glowing skin, your wedding beauty regime should begin a few months before you say “I do.”

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How Virtual Skin Coaching Can Improve Your Skin

How Virtual Skin Coaching Can Improve Your Skin

Many have turned to at-home skincare treatments in the era of social distancing and spending more time at home. Although you may have found your favorite evening face mask or attempted morning Gua Sha, when it comes to managing skin concerns and crafting a personalized skincare routine, you may feel lost on what to do. 

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Holistic Beauty Holiday Gift Guide

The Beauty Within Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time again – the holiday shopping season has arrived! If you’re anything like us, you love to give meaningful gifts that support or empower the loved ones on your list. But, the rush of the holidays quickly gets overwhelming, and before you know it you’re standing in the grocery store check-out line with

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Truth Behind 7 Beauty Myths

The Truth Behind 7 Beauty Myths

Are you sabotaging your skin by listening to harmful beauty myths? Unfortunately, beauty and skincare myths are often shared as fact. While science is helping us debunk these myths one by one, many of us are still lost when it comes to what we should believe about skincare claims and what’s purely made up. In

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Get Your Beauty Sleep: How to Wake Up to Healthier Skin

Get Your Beauty Sleep: How to Wake Up to Healthier Skin

Most people know that sleep is crucial for healthy mood, brain function, and even metabolism. But did you know that your skin needs sleep, too? Having a regular sleep schedule sets your skin up for success; it stays hydrated, enjoys lots of nourishing blood circulation, detoxifies and fights blemishes, and is less likely to develop

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Is Acupuncture Better than Botox for Wrinkles?

Is Acupuncture Better than Botox for Wrinkles?

What’s the better anti-aging treatment: Botox or cosmetic acupuncture? It all depends on your beauty goals – and some key pros and cons to consider for each when choosing which procedures to invest in.  Let’s dive into this modern beauty debate to find an answer to the burning question: Is Acupuncture Better than Botox for

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Beauty Mindset

Beauty Mindset: How to Boost Your Beauty from Within

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But what happens when your idea of “beauty” doesn’t match who you see in the mirror? It all comes down to your beauty mindset. Unfortunately, negative self-image is all too common in our modern society, and it’s no surprise why. We are constantly bombarded by perfect images

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Spring Skin Secrets: What Your Skin Needs in Spring

In winter, skincare is all about hydration and rest. In summer, sun protection and anti-aging treatments reign supreme.  But how do we care for our skin in between, during those dewy, windy, warm spring days? Adjusting your skincare routine in spring is just as important as hydrating your skin in the colder months, or protecting

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Face Yoga and Natural Beauty: What You Need to Know

Exercise helps our body stay fit and healthy, so why shouldn’t it do the same for our faces? This question has inspired millions of people to try one of the most popular trends in natural beauty today: face yoga.  Let’s dive into the world of face yoga and learn more about how these facial exercises

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The Best Beauty and Skin Care Gifts for 2020

The giving season is officially here – what’s on your shopping list? At The Beauty Within, we love to give the gift of wellness whenever we can – and beauty of course! To help you do some smart shopping this season, we’ve tracked down some of our favorite gifts for both winter wellness and beautiful,

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Fall Skincare Secrets from Chinese Medicine

Fall is bittersweet for many people, as the beautiful changing season is dampened by the fact that dry, dull, itchy skin is on its way. Thankfully, fall and winter do not have to mean skin troubles! Chinese medicine practitioners have some tricks up their sleeves when it comes to maintaining beautiful skin all year long

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Chinese Medicine Approach to Acne

Cool, Calm, & Clear: The Chinese Medicine Approach to Acne

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting over 85% of us at some point in our lives. It’s also one of the most frustrating conditions to manage and treat. But at The Beauty Within, we have a few ancient acne secrets up our sleeves! Learn more about our unique Chinese Medicine Approach to

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Microneedling Session in Orange County

What is Microneedling?

One of the biggest trends to hit the beauty scene is actually quite…tiny! Microneedling is a gentle skin-enhancing procedure that uses extremely small needles to activate the skin’s collagen and prevent aging. We’re excited to now offer microneedling along with our other holistic cosmetic services here at The Beauty Within! If you’re looking for a

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What is Gua Sha?

How a Simple Self-Care Treatment Can Erase the Years Feeling beautiful is not simply about having all the best products and keeping up with facials and treatments. These things help of course, but we really feel the most beautiful when we honor and care for ourselves regularly. That is why we encourage all our Beauty

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What is Cosmetic Acupuncture?

At The Beauty Within, we are obsessed with natural beauty! We believe that looking and feeling great shouldn’t be about changing the way we look but enhancing the beauty that we already possess. To help our patients achieve their beauty and wellness goals, we rely on one special treatment method: cosmetic acupuncture. Cosmetic acupuncture is

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