Chances are, you’ve heard of this tool before that has taken the beauty world by storm. For centuries, women in eastern counties have used the gua sha to improve the overall appearance of skin and as a therapeutic treatment in place of plastic surgery and non-natural anti-aging practices. How to use Gua sha and which treatment do I offer you with it?

Gua Sha comes from the Chinese language and means ‘“to scrape or rub”. The use of the tool comes from traditional Chinese medicine which focuses on the chi, an energy that flows throughout the body. When this energy is balanced, it is said the body is healthier and in a state of well-being. It’s a great addition to your natural skincare routine.

While there isn’t too much scientific evidence to prove if a gua sha really works, results from women across the world seem to show that this tool helps depuff the face and bring life back to aging, dull skin.

What is a Gua Sha?

Typically, a gua sha massaging stone is usually made of jade or rose quartz. Both have similar benefits in that they help to calm the skin. Rose quartz is slightly different from the jade stone as it naturally stays cold, bringing a refreshing sensation to your gua sha facial.

This little tool features different curved sides and smoothed ridges to help position it along the natural contours of the face.

What are the Benefits of Using a Gua Sha?

The benefits of the gua sha really come from the technique used and not the stone itself. Depending on how you work the stone across your face, your skin can experience different effects. In general, the main benefits of a gua sha facial are:

  • Toning of the muscles of the face
  • Firming the skin
  • Relaxing muscle tension in the face
  • Boosting blood flow & circulation
  • Moving stagnant blood that contributes to dark circles & under-eye bags
  • Helping skin recover from blemishes & acne scars
  • Smoothing fine lines & improving skin elasticity
  • De-puffing and slimming the face
  • Instantly lifting the face
  • Plumping the skin
  • Helping serums penetrate deeper into the lower levels of the skin

Most of these effects will be visible almost immediately and last a few weeks,, such as a firmer and more sculpted look to the face. For more long-term benefits, such as less fine lines, scar reduction, and a boost in the skin’s elasticity, the gua sha needs to become a more integral part of your skincare routine. The more often you use a gua sha on your face, the longer the benefits will last.

Tip: Keep your gua sha in the fridge so it’s cooled down and ready for use. The cool stone will help to tighten blood vessels, which in turn de puffs and tightens the face.

When Should I Not Use a Gua Sha?

Since the tool is pretty simple and gentle on the face, you really don’t have to be too concerned.

It’s recommended to start using it about 2-3 times a week. If you notice your skin is responding well to the massage, then go ahead and increase use to every day to get the best results. 

How Do I Use a Gua Sha?

Always make sure to sanitize your gua sha before each use and apply serum to your face. Moving the gua sha across dry skin will tug and pull, leading to increased skin texture and fine lines.

Work in a mixture of small and long strokes across the face, starting from the center and working your way out. Use the curved edges to fit the tool around the natural contours of the face and jaw structure.

For lymphatic drainage, focus around the chin/jawline and follow by sliding the gua sha down the neck to promote drainage.

Which treatment at Pure Natural Salon use Gua sha?

The Jaded facial– Using Jade roller and Gua Sha at the Facial massage:

Gua Sha Facial Fusion is a patented massage therapy combined with the holistic facial. This unique and effective treatment combines facial Gua Sha with Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Connective Tissue massage and Thai Herbal Poultice massage to achieve next-level results.  It achieves noticeable results in the appearance of fine lines, deep wrinkles, dark circles, puffy eyes and saggy skin by combining a unique blend of facial massage modalities that clear cellular debris, release deep-seeded tension and promote the free flow of vital nutrients to feed the skin and re-pattern the way it ages.

The treatment begins as the holistic facial with cleansing and while during the massage, using hot towel, followed by Herbal blend that is steamed in intervals throughout the treatment and the warm compress is packed with organic healing botanical ingredients such as

calendula, rose etc. depending on your skin type and needs. The poultice is used to warm the muscles, melt tension and detoxify the skin. Used with a combination of techniques from acupressure and lymphatic drainage massage – the poultice is effective in reducing swelling, dark circles and improving nutrition to the skin, as well as lifting and contouring, in preparation for facial gua sha and facial massage. Next, high quality professional gemstone gua sha tools are used to tone, lift and sculpt the face. Gua sha is an effective facial massage modality which works to release congestion in the connective tissue, renew lymph fluid, activate circulation, release tension in the muscles and stimulate cell activity. The techniques and tools used during the treatment are customised to the needs of the client.

The treatment winddown by a relaxing massage and an herbal mask.

This is a very relaxing and results driven facial, you should try it if you like to see your skin tight and lifted! BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW