Do you know gua sha results? Let’s be honest: While most of us know good things take time, we’re still thrilled when we discover a health or beauty secret that has immediate results. We can’t guarantee perfection (plus, perfection is boring anyway), but one of the reasons we love facial gua sha is because it has both immediate and long-term benefits. After gua sha on your face, you may notice a reduction in youthful plumpness and puffiness. Shout out to lymphatic drainage!
When we help it, lymphatic drainage promotes increased circulation and helps remove excess fluid. But the best part about gua sha isn’t just that it provides some instant gratification — it’s the gift that keeps on giving.
Gua sha therapy can relieve long-standing facial tension patterns, namely deep grooves and wrinkles, if performed on a long-term basis. Over time, you may notice your brows look less wrinkled, softer nasolabial folds (the “brackets” around your mouth) and faded crow’s feet. In this article, we will break down the effects of facial and body scraping, both immediate and over time.
Facial Gua Sha Results
Gua Sha is a treatment method that originated in the category of TCM, an ancient model that originated in China and is practiced by many acupuncturists and practitioners today. While it all starts with body scraping (more on that below), the therapeutic or cosmetic benefits of facial scraping are not well documented, but in practice we have noticed how powerful a practice it is. Over time, you’ll notice immediate results. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect after trying a facial gua sha, both immediately and over time, followed by the same breakdown for a body gua sha.
Facial Gua Sha Results Now: What Can You Expect?
Immediately after the Gua Sha ceremony, you can see a youthful glow, as well as a less puffy face. The swollen, bloodshot feeling around your eyes and cheeks will subside dramatically, leaving your skin feeling fresh and clean. When trying out any beauty and wellness ritual, it’s best to start with realistic expectations for results. We may be biased, but there’s nothing wrong with placing high hopes on the power of facial scraping—it’s a popular practice for a reason.
Less Puff, More Drainage
You know those mornings when you wake up with your eyes feeling a little swollen (anyone else a weeper? Hi hello we’re with you) and your face doesn’t look like you when you look in the mirror? Lymphatic drainage can help, and that’s what facial scraping does—it helps remove excess fluid that may be stored in the face and neck. As the fluid builds up over time, the skin can become heavy and even a little sagging. Doing a scraping ritual to initiate facial lymphatic drainage can immediately help reduce the appearance of puffiness and often becomes more effective over time.
Your Youth Glows, Restores
When your lymphatic system is properly activated and flowing, your skin will begin to take on a more radiant quality. This is because scraping restores and promotes circulation. Good lymphatic flow and circulation results in rosy cheeks, clearer skin and an overall radiant, effortless radiance. Plus, it doesn’t hurt to use products to complement your scraping ritual.
The Effects of Facial Gua Sha Over Time: What Can You Expect?
When it comes to doing Gua Sha over time: The more the better. That said, the longer you stick to a consistent scraping ritual, the more habitual facial expressions, wrinkles, and the overall smoothness of your skin will be.
Release of Habitual Expressions
What they say is true: the truth of your future is hidden in your daily life. In other words, any behavior we do on a daily or regular basis becomes a habit. This also applies to the way our faces appear over time, thanks to our natural emotional patterns, like smiling or expressing confusion. Some emotions (hello, concern, worry, and anxiety) can cause more facial tension than we realize, which can build up over time and actually change the way our faces look. If this sounds crazy, wait until you try Gua Sha – many of our new clients say they can’t believe the tension on their faces! With regular scraping practice, you can ease the tension that causes square jaws, relax and soften fine lines around the eyes, and smooth out the deep elevens caused by frowning.
Lift and Tone Skin
The practice of Gua Sha loosens the facial fascia, carefully sculpting it over time. Draining fluid from your face allows your bone structure to glow. With this remodeling, your face and skin will become more elastic and toned. Hello, young, soft skin!
Clean Skin
While it may not be the go-to solution for acne and discoloration, facial scraping can really make a difference. Gua sha stimulates stagnant lymph in the facial tissue. This increased movement detoxifies your skin. Remember that with any kind of washing, the “rubbish” must come to the surface. Don’t be afraid if you experience some minor breakouts. Your skin is just clearing out old congestion. Hurry up – here comes the good stuff. Once your skin sheds its old baggage, you’ll be radiant in no time. You may also notice correction of hyperpigmentation, improved scar healing, and a general reduction in the severity and frequency of future breakouts. If your initial breakout seems excessive, stroke down your neck until the acne clears, then resume the full ritual.
Body Gua Sha Results
Body gua sha is the practice of scraping the skin of the body with stones, such as jade or our Reiki stone, made of Bian Shi. There are many differences between face scraping and body scraping, but the most obvious one is pressure. We use gentle pressure on the face, while body scraping requires a bit more rigidity. Of course, be sure to apply oil to your skin before using the tool. For free video tutorials on how to do body scraping, check out our website and follow us on Instagram.
Body Gua Sha Results Now: What Can You Expect?
Immediately after starting body scraping, you may notice relief from pain or muscle tension (it’s best for headaches and sore muscles!), an even skin tone, and firmer skin, thanks to improved blood circulation. Over time, using scraping to manipulate the skin as well as the underlying connective tissue can help release bound fascia, making cellulite appear smoother. Our faces aren’t the only things that can benefit from this ritual – the rest of your body deserves some love too, though the tools and rituals are completely different!
Relieve Pain, Tension, and Soreness
There is no doubt that body scraping helps relieve muscle tension. Whether you have tight shoulders, pain in your lower back, or activity in your plantar fascia, Gua Sha can help promote blood circulation in the area, and using the tool can add elements of depth that cannot be accomplished with your hands alone. The next time you have a tension headache or a sore shoulder, you can try a gua sha tool for pain relief.
Increase Hardness
When you promote fascial circulation through body gua sha, you increase the flow of blood and “qi” to the area. This can give your body skin a firmer feel and an overall smoother look.
