For the final installment in our Gua Sha post series, I figure it would be helpful to discuss how to go about making use of one. Thus far, we have discussed the origins of the tool, as well as the benefits it can offer with regular use, so I think it makes sense to conclude this miniseries with a post regarding how to make use of a Gua Sha.
This information comes from goodrx.com.
“Many professionals –– from estheticians to acupuncturists –– offer gua sha facials. But you can also try it at home, as long as you get the OK from your primary care provider. All you need is a gua sha tool, like a jade stone, and an oil or serum intended for at-home facials.
“According to Jenelle Kim, doctor of Chinese medicine and ninth-generation master herbalist, you’ll want to start your gua sha session with a freshly cleansed face. Then apply a facial oil or serum to help the gua sha tool slide smoothly across your face as you use it.
“How to use gua sha tools on targeted areas
“Here are Kim’s tips on how to use a gua sha facial tool on specific areas, including your:
- Jawline: Scrape along your jawline, moving from the center of your chin to your earlobes.
- Cheeks: Next, use the gua sha tool to scrape from the center of your face outward toward your ears.
- Eyes: Use the smaller end of the tool to scrape underneath your eyes from the inner corner. Next, go outward toward your temples.
- Forehead: Scrape the gua sha tool upward, beginning at your eyebrows and moving toward your hairline.
“Tips for using gua sha tools
“Consider these helpful pointers when you practice gua sha:
- Apply the tool flat against your skin, not on its edge.
- Use gentle pressure, especially where you’re prone to acne.
- Be mindful as you slowly scrape the tool against your skin.
- Pull the gua sha tool in an upward motion.
- Repeat the upward movement a few times in each area you’re targeting.
- Never rub the delicate skin around your eyes hard or roughly.
- Be sure to clean the tool after each use and store it in a safe space,” the web page explains.
The web article also explains how the frequency of use of a Gua Sha is entirely up to you.
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