What Are the Benefits of Gua Sha and How Do You Do It?
How can you benefit from using Gua Sha?
Benefits of using Gua Sha
Facial Gua Sha is a massage technique designed to relieve tension in the muscles
of the face, boost blood circulation, and encourage lymphatic drainage to banish
bloat. It helps break up fascia, the connective tissue that hugs muscles but
can sometimes interfere with optimal circulation.
Improves Your Skin's Appearance
Because improved lymph drainage and circulation means less waste products hanging around
under the surface, gua sha could also translate into a clearer, brighter complexion.
Reduces Puffiness
The lymphatic system is the body’s very own bouncer. It is a part of your immune system,
which helps distribute good nutrients and white blood cells (infection fighters) throughout
the body, while also filtering out waste products like bacteria, proteins, and excess water
via lymph fluid.
How to Use Your Gua Sha
1. Prep your base
Start by gently cleansing and moisturizing your face and neck, then use a facial oil or serum
to coat the area. This will help the tool glide easily and prevent a rug-burn type of injury
to the skin.
2. Start at your neck and work your way up
For optimal lymphatic drainage, it’s best to start at the neck area and move upwards. Hold your
gua sha tool at a 15-degree angle (it should practically be flat against the skin), and using the
fingers of your free hand as traction, gently glide the tool along the skin using sweeping, upward strokes.
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Coded by: Jasmin Mitchell