Education
Gua Sha 101:
What You Need To Know
Anne Roiphe
“A woman whose smile is open and whose expression is glad has a kind of beauty no matter what she wears.”
What is Gua Sha?
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese healing method using a small jade or natural smooth-edged tool to stroke your skin. Gua sha is used to promote healing and firming by stimulating the lymphatic system which helps to eliminate bloating or swelling caused by interstitial fluid. There are many benefits to using this method on your face!
Let's Break
it Down
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Benefits of Gua Sha
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How to Use a Gua Sha
1) Cleanse your skin thoroughly.
2) Hydrate with your favorite serum or oil by dispersing several pumps into the palm of your hands. Rub hands together to warm the serum and press to apply it all over your face and neck.
3) Follow the next Gua Sha facial guide repeating strokes 5-10 times. Use gentle to medium pressure and enough oil for your stone to glide effortlessly across your skin without tugging or pulling.
4) Keep the tool at an angle as you sweep across your face.
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Sweep Outwards
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Sweep Downwards
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How Often should I Gua Sha?
While once a week is recommended, the frequency of use will depend on your skin type and your skin’s tolerance for the method. Once you get the hang of the technique and in a comfortable routine that your skin likes, you can achieve best results when you practice Gua Sha once a day.
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How to Choose the Right Tool
Gua Sha tools are believed to contain different energetic properties in the stones themselves however, the focus should be on the quality and material first. This is because the higher quality stones will last longer, but they’ll also provide a more therapeutic effect to the skin. Some Gua Sha's can be in the form of quartz, jade, or even surgical-grade stainless steel. There are many shapes, colors, and sizes to explore in the world of Gua Sha. HOweverm beginners should focus on finding a gua sha tool that has both smooth bevels and least one carved tooth edge.
hot tip to remember
It's important to incorporate gua sha into your weekly or even daily routine if you wish to maintain the benefits.