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What is it?
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that involves scraping the skin using a flat stone tool. It is used to treat chronic pain, help blood flow, promote healing and create a lifting effect on the skin. It may also reduce inflammation. It is used on different parts of the body like the legs, back, buttocks, arms and legs. A gentle version is often used as a facial technique.
Gua sha has become more frequently used in the West. It has become a household item used mostly as a facial massage tool to give the skin a more youthful appearance. Many people have seen results from consistent use and shared them online. The stones commonly used in Gua Sha include Jade, Rose quartz, Black Obsidian and Amethyst.
You can reap additional benefits from doing a daily facial massage. The diagram above demonstrates some ways that you can use Gua Sha for the face and neck at home. You can also pair it with a Jade roller to brighten your complexion and make your skincare routine even more soothing. Try this Gua Sha and Jade Roller set. This treatment can also be very relaxing for some people as it’s a form of self-care. Have you tried Gua Sha?
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