Gua Sha (pronounced Gwa Sja) is a holistic beauty and health principle/ritual which originates from Traditional Chinese Medicine and has been used for thousands of years by both men and women. The original Gua Sha technique, which was primarily based on acupuncture, consisted of scraping the skin with a Gua Sha tool, often made of polished wood or horn, to loosen up stagnation and create balance in the body. Since then, Gua Sha has become one of the most popular, natural facial treatments and you can get a Gua Sha lifting at professional clinics, but you can also safely practice this ritual yourself at home.
Benefits of a Gua Sha practice and Gua Sha facial massage
There are many great benefits to using Gua Sha on a daily basis:
- Improve oxygen and blood circulation in the skin
- Increases the natural collagen formation in the skin
- Naturally reduces wrinkles and fine lines
- Remedies with lymphatic drainage
- Promotes skin elasticity and suppleness
- Calm your parasympathetic nervous system
- Gives a nicer and more uniform skin tone
- Reduces tension in the face and neck
- Gives a natural beautiful glow and younger appearance
- Improves muscle tone and lifts the facial skin
What should be used besides a Gua Sha tool?
We recommend that you use a good and nourishing facial oil when working with Gua Sha. You can either use a face oil suitable for your own skin type or a pure, vegetable oil such as jojoba, squalene, sea buckthorn or kalahari oil.
Can everyone use Gua Sha?
Gua Sha can be used by everyone, regardless of age and skin type, however, you must not use Gua Sha if you suffer from skin cancer, have fungus or an open wound, have sunburned skin, have fever, acne or any other form of inflammation in the skin.
NB: If you are in doubt, you must always ask your doctor.
Be aware if you are taking medication, especially if it is a blood thinner. If you have any kind of blood disease or have extra sensitive skin due to illness and medication, always remember to consult your doctor first.
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