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Gua Sha: a traditional ritual with powerful skincare benefits

Originating during the 14th Century Ming Dynasty, gua sha massage has been used for centuries to relieve muscle tension, reduce inflammation, and detox the body through lymphatic drainage. Gua Sha massage was originally used as a vigorous body massage technique, but its principles have since been adopted as a skincare routine used to relax facial muscles and rejuvenate the skin. 

How does Gua Sha work? 

Gua sha facial massage is performed by gliding a facial tool over the surface of the skin in long, unidirectional strokes. The scraping action helps to release tension and smooth out knots and adhesions in the muscles and fascia. The gliding motion places gentle pressure on the lymph system, helping to move stagnant fluid and toxins out of the body. . 

The Benefits of Gua Sha 

You can expect to see immediate and cumulative results from incorporating facial gua sha massage into your beauty routine. After performing a gua sha facial, you can experience an immediate reduction in puffiness, resulting in a lifted and sculpted appearance.

With time, regular at-home facial massage can help soften lines and wrinkles caused by habitual expression, and reduce pain caused by TMJ disorder and teeth grinding (bruxism). Using the massage tool on the body can help release pain in the neck and shoulders, back and legs. Regular use can help to smooth out bound-up fascia helping reduce the appearance of cellulite to promote firmer-looking skin.