Gua-Sha is a traditional East Asian practice that translates to "scraping the pain away" in English. This practice has evolved from a vigorous detoxifying full-body treatment to a beautifying relaxation ritual for the face, neck and décolleté.
Healing crystal stones or calluses are gently brushed over the skin to promote lymphatic flow, increase circulation and smooth and tone the skin.
EARTHING RITUAL
Whether you receive the Gua Sha treatment from a professional or indulge in self-treatment, the art of Gua Sha is extremely grounding. The slow pace of movement and gentle touch are deeply relaxing and immediately activate our parasympathetic (relaxed) nervous state. When we feel grounded in our body and our mind is calm, we can more easily deal with emotional problems or obstacles that come our way with confidence and ease. Using Gua Sha as a medium to better tune into ourselves transforms this cosmetic treatment into a truly stress-relieving and grounding ritual.
2. TENSION RELIEF
We hold so much tension in our face and neck. Deep pressure with a Gua Sha stone can really penetrate sticky, knotted areas to release held muscle tension, allowing the muscles to properly perform their supporting roles. You will experience a dramatic release of tension if you regularly incorporate Gua Sha into your self-care routine. This can be a great tool for TMJ and headache sufferers. Regular relaxation of facial muscles also prevents and fades mild expression lines.
3. DETOXIFICATION
Gua Sha can be used to clear blockages in the meridian channels that connect our organs and carry both blood and chi (life force). Our channels need to be clear for them to function harmoniously and for chi to flow well through the body. If an organ is not functioning properly, the channel could be blocked - and vice versa. We can clear the channel of blockages by scraping along it with the Gua Sha tool. Gua Sha imparts a truly holistic effect on the body. This manual movement stimulates our lymphatic system and helps our organs to function optimally by breaking up stagnation and allowing waste and toxins in the body to be eliminated more easily.
4. NATURAL FACELIFT
The unique edges of the various Gua Sha stones work perfectly to lift, shape and tighten the skin. Regular use can prevent the signs of ageing such as sagging, dull and wrinkled skin. As Gua Sha stimulates blood circulation, the technique itself is oxygenated and transports nutrients to the skin cells. The increased blood flow from Gua Sha contributes to a more vibrant, plumped up and youthful appearance.
5. MORE RADIANT SKIN
No flow, no shine! Gua Sha increases circulation and improves lymphatic function, resulting in a naturally dewy, glowing complexion. The gentle scraping of the Gua Sha tool across the skin aids the penetration of serum/moisturisers, allowing these juicy phytonutrients to penetrate deeper into the layers of the skin and provide us with even more moisture. Gua Sha can also be used to prevent and eliminate acne by decongesting the skin and soothing inflammation.
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