Gua sha is actually an ancient Chinese practice for energy flow and blood circulation. The technique can be used not only on the face but on the whole body and is traditionally quite vigorous.
The eventual effect of the practice results in better skin. Blood circulation, lymphatic drainage and skin elasticity are all improved, while muscle tensions and wrinkles are reduced.
Meet the Modern Gua Sha device! Based upon the traditional stone Gua Sha, this is a small anti-aging device that incorporates microcurrents, heat, red light therapy, and vibration.
There are four modes in the Gua Sha Treatment device that will enhance your complexion, with results already seen within 3 sessions. You can use one or all of the following
– Vibration of 8,000/min – microcurrent – Red Light Therapy with 630nm+- wavelength – Heat to help face cream penetrate deeply into the skin – Gua Sha stainless steel treatment plate to address the shape of your face and neck for total coverage.
When used on a consistent and regular basis, the Gua Sha device will improve the texture of your skin along with evening out the hyperpigmentation or age spots in the skin. It will boost the firmness of the skin on the face and neck while increasing collagen and therefore elastin production. The lymphatic drainage that naturally takes place as you glide the device over the face, reduces puffiness and dark circles under the eyes. It also reduces the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles while smoothing the skin by releasing stuck-down fascia. It helps facial cream penetrate deeply into the skin.
Benefits:
– Relaxes the skin and helps to accelerate blood circulation for a more beautiful complexion. – Enhances skin elasticity by activating ATP in the muscles – Helps even out skin-tone and reduce hyperpigmentation with the red-light therapy – Boosts collagen and elastin fiber production – Firms the double chin area as well as the neck – Lifts and tightens the skin (muscle and skin are intertwined in the face)
Prices range from 88 to 350. 15% discount for Facial Yoga learners. Both the traditional and modern Gua Sha are available from Ellen Rose Botanicals.