Gua sha - a "miraculous" beauty tool from China will help you have youthful, smooth skin with just an ice cube. With a few gentle movements, you can perform this facial massage therapy right at home.
Benefits of gua sha for skin
Gua sha is a small tool used to massage the face and has many benefits. Here are the top 5 benefits of using gua sha for skin:
Improve blood circulation: Helps skin become rosy, youthful, reduces swelling and inflammation, especially effective for the eye and cheek areas.
Firms skin and relaxes facial muscles: Gua sha helps release tension, creating clearer facial contours.
Anti-aging: Reduces wrinkles, increases skin elasticity.
Stimulates collagen production: Helps skin stay smooth and youthful.
How to use Gua sha stone
For healthy skin, use gua sha stone in the following steps:
Cleanse skin: Wash face with a mild cleanser.
Apply oil: Apply a layer of oil to the skin to reduce friction.
Massage: Move the gua sha tool in upward and outward motions over the face and neck areas.
Hydrate: Apply moisturizer or hydrating serum after massage.
You should use gua sha 2-3 times/week and combine it with a healthy diet and enough sleep for best results.
