![]() ![]() All you have to do is apply a cleanse your skin, apply a facial serum, and glide the Gua Sha across each section of your skin. Using a Gua Sha tool is simple and takes less than 3 minutes. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes that are meant to perfectly contour the face, neck, and jawline during a Gua Sha massage session.įor a more thorough explanation, check out our quick How To Gua Sha Guide at the bottom of this article for more details. ![]() Gua Shas are simple flat tools typically made out of an energetic stone ( such as jade or rose quartz). What is a Gua Sha? How to Use a Gua Sha Tool? Gua Sha tools help to physically increase circulation, move any slow moving fluid, and aid in lymphatic drainage. Build up of lymph fluid can cause swelling, increase the look of puffiness, and result in an overall bloated appearance around the stagnant areas. Roughly 2 to 3 liters are picked up by the lymphatic system and become lymph fluid (1). Everyday, about 20 liters of bodily fluids flow around the body. The idea behind the Gua Sha is this-energy ( what the Chinese call “chi”), blood, and fluid can often become stagnate due to poor circulation. It’s pronounced “gwah-shah” which originates from the Chinese word for scraping. In fact, Gua Shas are an ancient Chinese traditional medicinal tool once primarily used to relieve muscle pain, tension, and to promote overall healing ( through improved circulation). Actually, Gua Sha isn’t a new trend at all. Jade roller connoisseurs move aside, Gua Sha is the new kid on the block. ![]()
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