Facial gua sha is a much more gentle version of the technique that is typically used on the body in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Gua Sha is an ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that uses special instruments (such as Buffalo horn) to stroke a lubricated area of the body surface. This increases blood circulation which is said to help improve overall health by releasing toxins from the body and stimulate blood flow and healing for its ability to smoothen out fine lines and wrinkles on the face. Also to plump, tighten and rejuvenate skin, and even decrease dark under-eye circles and puffiness.
Gua sha Facial is a natural, alternative therapy that involves scraping your skin with a massage tool to improve your circulation. Gua sha is intended to address stagnant energy, called chi, in the body that practitioners believe may be responsible for inflammation.
Gua sha Facial isn’t supposed to be painful at all. If you use the wrong kind of scraping instrument or lubrication you might end up breaking the skin – and that can be painful. With the proper care it is normally less painful than a deep tissue massage. And the benefits are more profound, and last longer.
Benefits of Gua Sha Facial:
- A brighter, radiant and healthier skin
- Enhances absorption ability for skin care and makeup products Uplifts sagging skin to become more supple and firmer
- Detoxifies skin
- Double chin reducedtones the muscles of the face which can help with sagging skin
- firms and hydrates the skin
- relaxes muscle tension in the face, contributing to full body stress relief (puts the body in a parasympathetic state, which is wonderful for anyone who has trouble falling asleep)
- boosts blood flow & circulation
- moves stagnant blood that contributes to dark circles & under-eye bags
- helps the skin recover from blemishes & acne scars
- prevents wrinkles and helps smooth existing lines
- de-puffs and slims the face
- instantly lifts and plumps the skin
- allows serums to penetrate deeper post-treatment
- Removes dark circles /eye bags / puffy eyes