Facial gua sha is nothing new technically, but it has a big place in the beauty world. And while it’s as cute as it sounds, its benefits actually go way beyond relaxation and tension reduction—it’s associated with clearer skin, fewer wrinkles, and a more sculpted look. Read on to learn all about it.
What is Facial Gua Sha?
Pronounced “gwa sha”, it’s a facial that involves gua sha a flat piece of jade or rose quartz up the skin to relax stiff muscles and promote tissue drainage. But unlike traditional gua sha massage, it doesn’t leave a bruise-like mark on your face because it’s done with lighter hands. Oh, and you can make it yourself at home.
What are the Benefits of Gua Sha?
It moves lymph fluid and breaks down tension in the muscles. This means improved blood flow and reduced puffiness. According to Nichelle Temple, a New York City-based esthetician and owner of Inderma Studio, you’ll see “significant results while preventing and treating the signs of premature aging (i.e. wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness, sagging and dullness)” Effective skin.” The increased circulation is said to add moisture to the coveted youthful glow, and it even helps the skin naturally clear away dirt and oil that cause blemishes.
How do You Use Gua Sha Tools?
You should start at the neck and work your way up to the forehead. This way, you’ll have an unobstructed path for fluids to drain from your face. Follow these steps to refresh your complexion:
- Prep your skin with facial spray and oil
- starting at the neck and continuing to the forehead
- Use upward and outward strokes on the neck, chin, chin and mouth area
- Sweep across cheeks, pressing lightly under eyes and brows
- End with upward strokes from forehead to hairline
How to Choose the Right Facial Gua Sha Stone?
The finger shape gua sha (which retails for about $10) is often touted as the best starter tool because it’s easy to hold in the hand and has a lot of surface area on the cheeks and neck. If you want to focus on the jawbone, the Concave Gua Sha Plate (which retails for about $11) has grooves that help target that area specifically. For smaller, more delicate parts of the face (like the area under the eyes or around the lips), look for tools with very precise and petite edges, like the spoon-shaped scraping pad ($11). For tools that mimic an actual massage, look for ones with scalloped edges, like the Wavy Gua Sha Board ($13). The sides are designed to mimic my knuckles, with the goal of recreating the facial massage I do in the clinic using Gua Sha.
How Often Should You Do a Facial Gua Sha?
You’ll notice the best results if you do this every day, but since maintaining that frequency is hard, experts say 2 to 3 times a week is fine. The time of day you add scraping to your routine also matters. In the morning, it’s about treating puffiness and revitalizing the skin, while at night, you’re more about relaxing muscles and releasing tight connective tissue.
What Kind of Effects Will You See on Your Skin?
Less puffy eyes and sharper cheekbones are two immediate results (cheers for instant gratification), but doing it 3 times a week or so may improve acne, dryness, and wrinkles.
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