Everyone's Talking About the Latest Beauty Tool!
When you take the time to show your skin some additional tender loving care, it shows! The thing is, when your skin is naturally glowing (as a result of a bulletproof skin regimen), you don't need as much makeup to achieve a flawless application. To summarize, skincare is important. However, it is not enough to apply face serums or oils diligently to your face... you must also use the proper tools!
But what is this year's newest and greatest beauty tool that everybody is raving about? Sha gua. There has been a lot of speculation about these unusually formed jade or rose quartz crystals – and with reason. This facial method promises to brighten our complexions while gently raising our noses. Additionally, it is cost effective... the perfect win-win scenario.
Are you intrigued? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about this famous face tool!
What’s a gua sha?
While it has gained increased recognition in the beauty industry in recent years, this magical tool has been around for centuries! Since ancient times, its medicinal properties have been central to traditional Chinese medicine practices. These procedures included scratching the skin with this instrument in order to facilitate regeneration and to eliminate stagnant energy from the body.
Benefits of using a facial gua sha
A facial gua sha, similar to a jade roller, is used as a natural way to improve our skin's wellbeing. It is believed that integrating a facial gua sha into your skincare routine will help refine and brighten your face. With the proper massage techniques, this method will aid in lymphatic drainage and alleviate facial muscular tension.
Utilizing a facial gua sha will provide you with a natural glow in addition to the following benefits:
- Enhance circulation of blood
- Musculature pain relief
- Elevate the skin
- Enhance the face's natural contours
How can this tool be used?
As with every other tool you use on your face, wash it thoroughly with soap and water on a regular basis. Apart from keeping it clean, it's important to add an oil or serum to your face prior to using it!
As a general rule, begin with gentle strokes and gradually increase the pressure.
To achieve a natural glow, place the tool at the side of your nose bridge and use a long stroke to glide it across your cheek (using the side with the groove). The trick is to begin in the center and work your way outward and upward toward your hairline. When you approach your jaw, you should be moving it toward your ear.
Place the tool in the middle of your chin to create a naturally chiseled jawline. Glide the tool over your jawline, following the bone into your ear. When you reach your ear, adjust the tool's location to continue massaging the side of your neck.