An anti-aging facial gua sha treatment can help you achieve a more youthful appearance. This treatment works by promoting movement of blood & relaxing the muscles in your neck and face. The gua sha blade promote movement of energy and helps to move the lymphatic system in the face and neck. This detoxes your skin and body leaving you look rejuvenated and more youthful. By stimulating the energy & blood flow, it promotes youthfulness from the inside out. It can be used individually or as part of an overall skincare regimen with cosmetic acupuncture, microneedling, facial cupping, or added to a body acupuncture treatment. It works best when performed in conjunction with an herbal topical serum. This serum allows the skin to heal more effectively while cleansing and opening the skin pores.
Facial Gua Sha Technique
Using a blunt or round edged stone to scrape the skin with smooth and easy strokes is a great technique for anti-aging facial gua sha. It is similar to the jade roller and encourages lymphatic drainage, and it promotes new blood flow while relaxing facial muscles. The best part is that gua sha is safe for most skin types & men or women.
This technique can be performed on your face a few times a week to promote anti-aging benefits. The process should last between 10-30 minutes, depending on the area and depth of penetration. Once you have completed the process, wash your skin with soap and water and apply a moisturizer. It is best to learn from a licensed doctor on how to perform this at home. We encourage you to learn from our doctors and practice at home.
A good gua sha treatment is relaxing and will not cause you to bruise. You should expect a sensation like a gentle massage. However, if you have a condition where your lymphatic system is inflamed, have an auto-immune disease or are on a blood clotting medication you need to discuss this with your doctor before performing facial gua sha, facial cupping, facial acupuncture or microneedling. These conditions are discussed in your initial consultation when your doctor reviews your health history and skin care concerns. People with clotting disorders should also avoid facial gua sha or proceed with extreme caution because it can cause tiny capillaries to burst.
Facial Gua Sha Benefits
Anti-aging facial gua sha therapy can have many benefits for the skin. It increases circulation and reduces puffiness by loosening fibrous tissue underneath the skin. It also helps reduce muscle tension or facial pain. It helps to make the skin more pliable by soothing out wrinkles and lines. The treatment should not hurt and is gentle on the skin. It is like a soothing massage, although the tools used are designed to dig deeper than the fingers can. This reduces muscle tension and stimulates blood flow, which ultimately promotes a healthier and younger appearance.
Unlike many other treatments, gua sha can provide immediate results. It can even help to treat acne. Though it won’t make you look 10 years younger, it can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Using the technique on a regular basis will improve your skin’s appearance. Generally, for lasting results 1-2 treatments per week are recommended for 1-2 months and then maintenance as desired or required depending on the skin condition.
Facial Gua Sha Preparation
Gua sha has been practiced for centuries and is a popular alternative treatment in Chinese medicine. It helps alleviate facial congestion and eliminate toxins. It is considered a safe alternative to cosmetic surgery, such as botox injections. Furthermore, it is completely natural, unlike many other forms of anti-aging treatments that contain dangerous toxins.
Before you begin a facial gua sha treatment, it is important to prepare the skin for the treatment. First, make sure you have clean skin & no make-up on. Then, apply a light moisturizer or facial oil to the skin. Ideally, the oil should be non-toxic and rich in vitamins and minerals. This oil can also encourage lymph flow and help prevent breakouts.
Facial Gua Sha Results
Gua sha therapy is a natural alternative to botox and fillers. It softens deep facial lines and wrinkles and increases blood flow. It is a safe and noninvasive treatment. The result is a smoother, younger-looking complexion. The most obvious & immediate benefit of gua sha is a reduction in facial puffiness. By increasing blood flow, the treatment helps drain excess fluid from the face and neck. In most cases, a puffy face is holding on to excess fluid from a night of salty food or an allergy. Gua sha also helps move lymph through the face & neck areas.