Gua Sha is an anatomically shaped stone that can be easily applied to different facial areas.
Long-term use helps to enhance skin results and provides several other benefits.
In addition, it stimulates and improves blood circulation, which helps to reduce swelling and decrease expression lines, especially fine lines.
It provides skin renewal and improved elasticity, and improves the absorption of creams.
Shaving Tools
You can find scraping tools in different shapes, materials and colors.
You can also use alternative items that can be safely slid onto your face for scraping, such as porcelain spoons.
You can find used stones such as clear crystal, rose quartz, jade and amethyst.
Why do I need to use oils when scraping?
They help prevent painful friction and release aromas that promote relaxation, comfort and well-being.
You can choose to use massage creams and serums, but using essential oils can help you enjoy a stress-free massage ritual.
This is why ......
For one thing, creams and serums are absorbed more quickly, requiring you to stop more often to reapply the product.
In addition, these oils have the significant benefit of moisturizing the skin, making it more beautiful and healthy.
Keeps the skin moist, thus maintaining its elasticity.
Provides luminosity and gives a radiant appearance.
Gives balance and equilibrium to the skin.
Prevents signs of aging.
Improves skin texture.
What kind of oil do I use for Gua Sha?
You can shave on the face and body, which requires different techniques and products.
For example, if you want to do gua sha on your face, you should use a specific facial oil.
If you want to shave other parts of your body, use a full body oil.
When choosing essential oils, it is best to check their properties and find out what specific skin conditions they target.
Vegetable Oils
Vegetable oils are the oils of the plant world. These can be used purely and are perfect for dry skin.
However, be sure to use them with a serum or cream formulated with water to ensure that your skin is hydrated and nourished in a balanced way.
Essential Oils
Essential oils are oils produced by the distillation of aromatic plants; in this process, the "plant water" is separated from its oil.
They contain a very complex chemical composition that can penetrate the bloodstream.
However, you should not apply certain oils directly to the skin, so ask your supplier how to use different essential oils.
Often, you will need to dilute the essential oils into water or another type of conductive oil. Therefore, always ask your supplier before you buy.
Moisturizing Massage Oils
Moisturizing oils for hydrating dry skin can be aloe vera essential oil, sandalwood essential oil and orchid oil.
Although all massage oils are hydrating, those labeled as hydrating have a stronger hydrating ability.
Relaxing Massage Oils
Relaxing essential oils give off an aroma that promotes comfort and makes the client feel good.
They are orchid, bee balm and lavender essential oils.
Vanilla oil reduces anxiety and tension, while orchid oil relaxes muscles and soothes the emotions.
Lavender is a natural calming agent.
Massage Oils for Muscle Pain Relief
Massage for tension and muscle pain relief must be supplemented with chamomile essential oil to relieve pain caused by poor posture and strenuous exercise.
You can also use eucalyptus essential oil, which can relieve muscle pain, arthritis and rheumatism.
Anti-aging essential oils
Three oils that are good for keeping skin firm and cell regeneration are almond oil, aloe vera oil and juniper oil.
Almond oil is rich in vitamins A and E and essential minerals for beautiful skin.
Juniper oil has skin firming properties and delays the appearance of wrinkles and sagging.
Aloe Vera oil has moisturizing properties and vitamin E. Vitamin E is essential for maintaining cellular youth.
