3 Gua Sha Mistakes That Will Prevent Results
Why Gua Sha?
Firm, Sculpt, Move Lymph and Depuff the face. Who doesn’t want that, am I right?
💪 It helps by removing blockages so that we can age the way we are supposed to by repatterning the facial muscles
🌊 It helps to remove traffic jams' that are blocking drainage and energy . This allows for better lymph flow, even though it is not a lymphatic drainage treatment.
Gua Sha will also help to break up fascia and scar tissue, while igniting the skin's natural healing process - to bring the skin to a more natural state of healing.
Not only is Gua Sha healing, but it's nerve-calming, tension relieving, it has lifting effects - grouped with lymphatic stimulation and many other positive effects that it has on the body (and face;) It’s one of the most impactful steps of a professional facial treatment as well as your home care routine.
With a few simple steps, you can initiate a holistic approach to caring for your skin. An approach that addresses the root cause and promotes overall vitality and wellness rather than just spot treating a symptom.
The 3 BIGGEST MISTAKES I believe are made,
that prevent MAXIMUM results.
1 ) Not knowing the HOW or the WHY
It’s very important to know the how and why. You need to understand how to connect with your skin and the tissues the gua sha is working with. I spoke a little above about the why, and without getting too technical into how the skin works and into how the gua actually works on the skin, and connective tissues, let me go over a few things to clear up more on the HOW and the WHY.
I personally believe these are important to know so that you can reap the full benefits of the beautiful practice 🖤
Regular Gua Sha-ing has the power to transform your skin from the inside out. It’s something you can easily incorporate into your daily beauty routine and is one of the most effective and lasting ways to address skin issues such as acne, uneven skin tone, wrinkles, sagging, and lackluster appearance.
It’s a slightly different approach to beauty but one that stands the test of time because it puts the power to heal your skin in your own hands. It brings increased awareness to your body as a WHOLE.
You see, Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese practice that is believed to promote the flow of 'qi' (chi) or energy, within the skin. Gua (to scrape or rub) Sha (blood stagnation). This practice has been used to heal the face and body.
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese technique for facial rejuvenation that involves the uni-directional press-stroking of a small stone board to gently massage, manipulate and stimulate specific energy points along the face and body, using a "scraping' motion, which helps to break up blood stagnation, release toxins, and promote lymphatic movement.
It works on multiple levels, by activating the facial fascia, facial muscle and different layers of the skin, soft tissue and tendons. This ritual uses gentle strokes that follow the meridian system and activate specific acupuncture points with out using needles.
As noted, this is a centuries-old process that has drawn upon the cumulative experiences and wisdom of the great Daoist practitioner.
Qi, Blood Body Fluid & Facial Rejuvenation
Qi (Chi- the energy and lifeforce in our body), blood and body fluids are the basic materials that form the human body. These basic materials are transformed into the body essence through the internal organ system and then distributed into our skin, flesh and joints through the channel system. Therefore, qi, blood and body fluids are closely related to the skin, beauty, shape of the face , hair and general state of well-being.
Only when there is an abundance of and normal functioning of qi can the body maintain a normal physiology. A healthy qi guarantees a radiant face and a healthy body.
According to TCM theory, there are 12 channels where disease arises and from where disease is healed. The entire channel organ system converges in the face, the most yang place in the body. Proper functioning of the body channel system directly affects facial beauty and the aging process.
When the internal system is vibrant with abundant qi and blood, the essence becomes sufficient to be distributed anywhere in the body.
Without a healthy glow, the skin will not be consider young and beautiful. It will lack the vitality that can only be obtained from the inside out. "Only when the stagnation is cleared away, cn the channels be vented and Yin and Yang be harmonized." - Ping Zhang, PhD, LAc
The gentle and sweeping pressure applied to the skin causes a level of friction that improves circulation and increases blood flow to the area. This uptick in blood flow helps to increase collage production, eliminate pigmentation and post-acne marks, a reduction in puffiness and even muscle tension.
Regularly using this technique can help prevent the signs of aging, such as sagging, dullness or wrinkles.
If you're looking for a way to make dynamic changes in your skin health this is a beautiful way to do it 💕
2 ) Not prepping the skin properly
This is just as important as the proper technique.
No matter what time of day you decide to perform gua sha, ALWAYS cleanse your skin prior.
Once your skin is clean, hydrate with a good quality toner or facial mist, and really press it into the skin.
Apply Restoring Massage Oil generously, but not too generously. The tool should glide easily with no friction, but not so much that is too slippery and slides off.
3 ) Using IMPROPER technique and movements
This is by far the most important mistake NOT to make!
Knowing the proper sequence of movements.
Knowing the angle in which the Gua Sha should be used.
Knowing the important areas of lymph collection, the direction and flow of lymph movement and how to properly help it to drain, is crucial!!!
Do you go up or down? Do you move inward, or outwards?
How do you properly support the skin, so that you do not create more wrinkles or un-needed stretching of the skin?
How DO you work on those 11’s and other specific areas of focus???
To get results, these are things you simply must know.
So HOW DO YOU learn these things and stop wasting time attempting to it based on a few videos you saw on social media?
Download the Skin Fit App of course 😘
I designed the Lift + Sculpt + Glow Gua Sha Course to teach these biggest mistakes, leading to WASTED TIME and not getting the results you want ❣
Basically, to stop you from guessing and going all willy nilly on it 😘
… but ALSO to teach the HISTORY, the WHY, the proper prep for the skin, and the proper TECHNIQUE of Gua Sha… and then some😉
Knowing ALL the things is important
+ will lead to AMAZING RESULTS!
Not to mention how you can implement Gua Sha on the regular without spending wasted time without results and WHY adding Gua Sha to your skincare routine can be a game changer 🙌
...on the Skin Fit App, you can work at your own pace with the LIFT + SCULPT + GLOW Gua Sha Course.
You’ll learn how to focus on making these 3 key changes that will allow you to make better results in less time.
Within the course you will get:
All of the above + SO much more!
Access from any device
Be able to download videos prior if you know you will not have wi-fi
Habit tracker
Community where you can ask questions and get accountability
Progress tracking
The basic Gua Sha Ritual - step by step videos and explantaions
Plus take a look at the images for a look inside of the course
Not pictured is the regularly added specific videos!
NEED A GUA SHA TOOL?
To be honest any shape, size or material is perfect. I cover how to use what side for which facial area in the course.
However... one that has a comb-like edge like this one 👉👉
... will allow you to do a lot more fun stuff with it!!! So even if you have one, it may be nice to upgrade to one like this that has that capability. If it's your first itme purchasing a tool, this is a great place to begin 😀
On the Skin Fit App, you can work at your own pace with the LIFT + SCULPT + GLOW Gua Sha Course.
👍 You’ll learn how to focus on making these 3 key changes that will allow you to make better results in less time.
Let me help you break it down so you can reap the incredible benefits of Gua Sha 🙌 To work with someone individually like myself, it can cost upwards of $169!
But you can get this course and work at your own pace for ONLY $49!
Click the button below to get the LIFT + SCULPT + GLOW Gua Sha Course 🖤
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Now you have full access to the need to knows and step by step for the best results possible.
➕ new specific videos are added regularly for those trouble spots!