Let’s Talk Gua Sha.

Dating back thousands of years, Gua Sha has long been used as a healing technique. Technically Facial Gua Sha is nothing new: This practice has been adapted from a full body vigorously detoxifying treatment to a beautifying relaxing ritual for the face, neck and décolletage.

Along with improved circulation, Gua Sha is an effective way to manually and naturally move lymphatic fluid, helping to sculpt and lift the skin.

 The Meaning Behind Gua & Sha.

Pronounced ‘gwa sha’, it is a traditional Eastern asian practice that can be translated into English as ‘scarping the pain away’. Gua means to scrape and Sha refers to the reddish rash that can surface on the skin after the Gua Sha treatment. Sha also refers to the stagnant blood and chi (life force) that is preventing the proper flow of energy and blood.

How It Works And Its Benefits.

As you might know, we have meridian channels in our body, which connect out organs together and transport blood and chi (life force). Our channels need to be clear in order to work harmoniously and for chi/life force to flow well throughout the body. If an organ is not functioning properly, this could lead to the channel been blocked. We can clear the blocked channel by using gentle strokes and scraping techniques to massage and stimulate specific energy lines and points along the face.

When applying pressure to the skin and tissues this encourages the circulation within, creates movement and space in the underlying structures. Plus, it helps to break the fascia and connective tissue that hug the muscles and which can sometimes interfere with the circulation. This noticeable facial release, aids to relax and iron out the connective tissue which is affected by tension, giving a contouring and lifting effect for the face. Further through this manual movement the lymphatic system is stimulated and improved, helping the organs to function optimally by breaking up stagnation and releasing toxins that have been stuck. Think of it this way, more flow more glow!

This in turn promotes healthy skin function which helps with many skin conditions: helping to reduce deep lines and wrinkles, sagging skin, rosacea, acne, acne scars, pigmentation and improves the texture of the skin.

It also does wonders for getting rid of puffiness, dark circles or under-eye discoloration, as it removes excess fluid and improves blood flow. Further, as it also helps to improve the quality of blood circulation and energy (Chi/Qi), it relaxes as well as strengthens, lifts and tones the muscles of the face, leaving you sculpted, contoured and glowing!

Show Your Skin Some Love And Treat Yourself!

Enjoy the rejuvenating effects of a Gua Sha Facial Fushion experience. This holistic esthetic massage is truly a beautifying relaxing ritual for the face, neck and décolleté making you feel absolutely divine!