A beauty treatment, by the Moon
Of 29 lunar days, the tradition favours 20 for this and discourages 1. The lunar day turns at moonrise, so a calendar date usually spans two of them — which is why a date can be good for part of the day and not the rest.
Favourable lunar days for a beauty treatment
- Lunar day 1
- The tradition holds this day as excellent for facial skincare treatments.
- Lunar day 2
- This day is said to suit skin cleansing and trying new cosmetics.
- Lunar day 3
- The tradition speaks well of care procedures such as sauna and massage today, which loosely extends to beauty treatments.
- Lunar day 4
- Spa treatments and facial masks are considered beneficial on this day.
- Lunar day 5
- This day is regarded as good for rejuvenating and nourishing care.
- Lunar day 6
- Rejuvenating procedures are said to work well on this day.
- Lunar day 7
- Skin-care procedures are held to be especially effective on this day.
- Lunar day 8
- Facial treatments are said to freshen the appearance today.
- Lunar day 11
- Facial care and masks are considered favourable on this day.
- Lunar day 12
- The tradition says skin moisturizing and cosmetics have maximum effect today.
- Lunar day 13
- This day is held to favour almost all beauty treatments, including a visit to a beauty parlor.
- Lunar day 14
- Cleansing procedures are said to suit this day.
- Lunar day 16
- A visit to a beautician and cosmetic procedures are considered effective today.
- Lunar day 18
- Facial masks are said to be excellent on this day.
- Lunar day 20
- Facial care is the recommended focus for this day.
- Lunar day 21
- Cleansing procedures are held to suit this day well.
- Lunar day 25
- Skin cleansing procedures are considered favourable on this day.
- Lunar day 26
- Rejuvenating treatments are said to suit this day.
- Lunar day 27
- This day is held to favour everything beautiful, especially moisturizing and nourishing the skin.
- Lunar day 28
- The tradition recommends soothing care such as an herbal bath or massage today, which loosely extends to beauty treatments.
Lunar days to avoid
- Lunar day 9
- Apart from relaxation and body wraps, the tradition advises postponing other beauty procedures today.
What this is, and is not
Inherited material, quoted as received. Checked against the tradition's own named authorities, these readings contradict each other on all 29 lunar days — so treat the guidance as a custom worth knowing, not a finding. The astronomy underneath it is exact: MoonIQ computes which lunar day you are in, and the minute it turns, for your own location.