The gua sha tool. We see it everywhere, we all want to love it, and what's not to love? The promise of renewed skin and glow. The allure of sculpting and anti-aging. All from a simple minute DIY routine. Do you have a gua sha tool that's fallen to the bottom of the bathroom drawer because your results weren't on par with your expectations and you stopped using it?
Don't fret. Today, I am going to tell you the top 10 mistakes you may be making in your routine that could be impeding your results. Gua sha is a practice that has been used in many cultures around the world for thousands of years. It has stood the test of time and this is important to remember. I see amazing results with gua sha daily for both facial rejuvenation, and for body care and general health think sore muscles, coughs, congestion, sore throats.
But that's for another blog post. Gua sha isn't botox nor fillers, so it won't restrict facial movements or freeze fine lines.
Gua sha is a tool for promoting healthy glowing skin, increasing blood flow, tonifying facial muscles, moving lymph fluid, and smoothing the facia that become wrinkles. Gua sha and facial massage need to be done on clean, well-hydrated skin with a medium to create slip, i. This will help the tool and your hands glide over the skin without creating friction.
The skin is delicate and you want to preserve it without causing irritation. The quality of your facial oil matters because you will be nourishing your skin with this oil during the routine.
