Using a gua sha

He adds: “With gua sha, acupuncture and TCM, we look at a host of illnesses. If you don’t have that smooth flow of blood and energy throughout your body, it can manifest as muscle knots, soreness, weakness or pain. Acupuncture along with gua sha is just going to help promote that blood supply and the conduction of everything through the tissues healthily so we can get your body as homeostatic as possible.” Jade roller en gua sha "I'm a big fan of eye treatments with rolling, cool metal tip," Minneapolis-based board-certified dermatologist Jenny Liu, MD tells Allure. "The gentle rolling motion, cooling tip, ingredients help to improve puffiness while still being very gentle at the same time." The elixir also contains pearl, snow mushroom, and coconut oil for a boost of moisture and a bit of glow — just where your skin needs it the most.

People use gua sha to treat chronic pain all over their body. They often do it alongside other complementary treatments like herbal medicine, massage, acupuncture, and heat therapy. 5. Gua Sha Tool Mistake: Overdoing It OHLAMOUR STUDIO / Stocksy

You may have spotted a gua sha tool on your Instagram feed before. But it’s far from a passing skincare fad. Gua sha (pronounced “gwa sha”) is a skincare tool used for facial massage. The boomerang-type shape allows you to utilise the different angles and sides to target different areas on the face for a deep massage. Gua Sha Before and After Plus A Quick Review "I previously had a jade roller. It broke after a year and it squeaked while using it from day one. I used it and it was effective, the difference between my old one and this one is the quality and the amount of time it stays cool. I personally recommend anyone over 40 have one in their arsenal of anti aging skin care."

Both are smooth, cooling massage tools cut from pure crystal. They’re traditionally made of jade (the stone of beauty in Chinese medicine) but also come in rose quartz, amethyst, and other stones. How to find your Gua Sha? Okay so I’ve been using this tool for about 2 years now and I used to have little chubby cheeks not and now in the area I Gua Sha my face has completely become more defined, and the results are so long lasting! I put my tool in the fridge and let it cool before I use it