All About Facial Gua Sha
Traditional Chinese Medicine has lasted thousands of years and has its own tips and techniques for keeping the complexion bright and the skin tight!
The ancient Chinese did not have the science and research to describe the balance of collagen and elastin in the skin. However, beautiful, fresh, glowing skin was believed to be a reflection of healthy qi or energy, while wrinkles or blemishes on the face were believed to represent disharmony in the body.
Facial Gua Sha has been described as the miracle natural face lift, Eastern Botox and the original form of at home self care.
So what is Facial Gua Sha and how can you add it to your skin care regime from home?
Originally used for its health benefits Gua Sha has become famous in recent years for its beauty benefits. The term itself is defined in two parts ‘gua’ for scraping and ‘sha’ for redness of the skin.
For the face it is carried out with a ‘gua sha tool’ – these come in various shapes and sizes and are made from gemstones – jade, rose quartz, lapis. But here’s a little tip - The most important aspect of getting results is the technique and mechanism of the gua sha tool, not the type of tool! Gua sha can be carried out with a jar lid or a ceramic spoon with equally good effect.
Rubbing the skin is thought to increase microcirculation in the face, increase and improve lymphatic drainage, reduce puffiness, reduce fine lines and wrinkles, tone muscles and lift jowls. Sounds great!
Small scale studies have shown Gua Sha does increase blood circulation and blood volume can speed up collage production. Also – it feels so good!