Facial Gua Sha: A Natural Beauty Method for Radiant Skin

In addition to traditional Chinese medicine beauty treatments and moxibustion beauty treatments, gua sha can also help us have better skin and achieve the effect of beauty and anti-aging. We can use facial gua sha to make our facial skin whiter and more tender. Let's learn about the facial gua sha beauty method and the precautions for facial gua sha together! Facial Gua Sha Beauty Method Many women do not know how to do gua sha and think it will be painful, but it is not. Gua sha is a simple operation with no complicated steps. The specific method of facial gua sha is to apply a layer of essential oil evenly on the face before starting the gua sha. When operating, pay attention to start from the nose and stroke along the direction of the muscles from the inside to the outside. Stroke from the forehead, eye area, cheekbones, corners of the mouth, and chin to the left and right sides. If there are bruises on the face, it will affect the appearance. If there are bruises, they will mainly concentrate on the temples. Even if there are bruises or even bruise balls, they will not be very obvious. Things You Need to Know Before Gua Sha 1. Facial gua sha is different from massage. Although their effects are very similar, we can understand the difference between the two by understanding them. Massage uses finger pressure, which is not as complete as the pressure exerted by a gua sha board. Gua sha acts on the face with a large area and uniform force, which can drain waste from the lymph in the same direction, achieving the effect of detoxification and reducing swelling. 2. Unlike body gua sha, facial gua sha does not use "red sha" as a diagnostic indicator. There are many important lymph nodes and cranial nerves distributed on the face, so red sha should not be gua shaed. Generally, after facial gua sha, the redness should subside within 20 minutes. The force should only be slightly heavier than washing the face, and the tolerance of the skin should be taken into consideration to avoid skin injury. Six Key Points to Master Facial Gua Sha 1. Choosing the Gua Sha Board In general, you should choose a gua sha board with a smooth texture and a suitable size that fits your palm, focusing on ease of use, so that you can exert good force and grip. 2. Maintenance Frequency Gua sha beauty mainly stimulates lymph circulation and acupoints. It is recommended to do it 1-2 times a week, and each time should not exceed 5 minutes. 3. Ideal Gua Sha Time The ideal time for gua sha is after taking a shower. Why? Because our circulation will be accelerated after showering, and the detoxification effect of gua sha will be better at this time. After gua sha, it can also relieve fatigue, improve sleep quality, and achieve optimal skin repair effect.