HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF A
GUA SHA FACIAL
Hi ,
I’ve been obsessed with lymphatic drainage and fascial release for nearly two decades and have been incorporating both practices into treatments for patients over the last ten years as a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. But we're talking about Gua Sha today because it's a technique you can easily do at home.
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Gua Sha massage is ancient, literally. It is a massage technique that dates back at least to the Ming Dynasty (1368) to address various health concerns. Gua Sha restores balance to the body's energy through the gentle scraping of a blunt tool over the skin's surface to stimulate blood circulation.
Gua Sha offers numerous benefits to the entire body, and it’s great for your complexion, too! After doing a gua sha facial massage, you’ll see that your skin is more luminous and even-toned. Dark under-eye circles may look fainter, and a sagging jawline may be a bit more chiseled. This is because doing gua sha drains lymph fluids that cause puffiness. It also aids in blood circulation, a must for collagen production, and improves skin elasticity.
To give yourself a Gua Sha facial, start by applying a serum to create a smooth, gliding surface. Use gentle pressure and long, sweeping motions with the gua sha tool on each area of the face in an upward motion, especially along the jawline and checks. Move up the face starting on the side of the nose and sweeping upward towards the temples. Remember to glide the Gua Sha tool along the skin with even pressure.Check out the blog post to learn some of my favorite Gua Sha tools and techniques. I hope you enjoy this post and have a restful weekend, Sending warmth
Dr. Catherine
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Facial rejuvenation at home 👇
HOW TO GIVE YOURSELF A
GUA SHA FACIAL
Hi ,
I’ve been obsessed with lymphatic drainage and fascial release for nearly two decades and have been incorporating both practices into treatments for patients over the last ten years as a doctor of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. But we're talking about Gua Sha today because it's a technique you can easily do at home.
Read the entire post here.
Gua Sha massage is ancient, literally. It is a massage technique that dates back at least to the Ming Dynasty (1368) to address various health concerns. Gua Sha restores balance to the body's energy through the gentle scraping of a blunt tool over the skin's surface to stimulate blood circulation.
Gua Sha offers numerous benefits to the entire body, and it’s great for your complexion, too! After doing a gua sha facial massage, you’ll see that your skin is more luminous and even-toned. Dark under-eye circles may look fainter, and a sagging jawline may be a bit more chiseled. This is because doing gua sha drains lymph fluids that cause puffiness. It also aids in blood circulation, a must for collagen production, and improves skin elasticity.
To give yourself a Gua Sha facial, start by applying a serum to create a smooth, gliding surface. Use gentle pressure and long, sweeping motions with the gua sha tool on each area of the face in an upward motion, especially along the jawline and checks. Move up the face starting on the side of the nose and sweeping upward towards the temples. Remember to glide the Gua Sha tool along the skin with even pressure.Check out the blog post to learn some of my favorite Gua Sha tools and techniques. I hope you enjoy this post and have a restful weekend, Sending warmth
Dr. Catherine
P.S. Share this with someone who needs to hear this 🫶.
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