Gua Sha the treatment involves scraping or pulling a flat jade or rose quartz stone along the skin to relieve pain and stiffness and flush out tissues. Like acupuncture and cupping, gua sha is another body treatment interpreted for your visage to help fix dryness, breakouts, and even aging.
Facial gua sha moves lymphatic fluids, releases the fascia so skin can function better, and breaks down adhesions and hardness in muscles, like in the jaw. The net effect is a significant boost of blood and qi to the skin, and an increase in the circulatory flow of blood and fluids. Studies have shown an increase in circulation from the technique and better flow improves natural hydration, gives a glowy skin tone, and aids skin’s ability to purge the dirt, sebum, and general buildup in the pores that leads to acne.
Part of the secret is starting with the neck and working up to the forehead. It’s like releasing a funnel at its lowest point for what’s above it to drain downward. As you open circulation and free up the tissues of the neck and then the jaw, then when you get to the eyes, there is a place for the excess fluids to go and drain out to. Not only does that translate into less puffy eyes and more prominent-looking cheekbones, but devotees have seen major improvements in chronic acne, in particular, after 8-10 weeks of weekly professional facial gua sha. Plus, relaxation of the facial muscles can help relieve headaches, neck pain, and even ward off wrinkles.
Gua sha has quickly become my favorite facial tool. Muscle tension, inflexible fascia, and stagnant lymph are three primary causes for aging which clinical skin care products do not address. What our clients love most about gua sha is that results are immediate, and you can’t say that about everything. After gua sha, your skin is lifted, tightened, and any puffiness is gone.
The fact that gua sha, unlike facial acupuncture and cupping, can be easily done at home, is another reason it’s poised to become one of the biggest beauty obsessions of the year.
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