Get Glowing Skin & Improve Your Immunity: The Top Benefits of Gua Sha You Need to Know

Are you looking for a natural way to improve your skin and overall well-being? Incorporating an ethically sourced, high quality gua sha into your self-care routine is an amazing practice to enjoy daily or as a weekly treat. Not only is gua sha a relaxing practice but it offers a wide range of benefits for both your skin and your body.

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Gua sha is an ancient Chinese healing technique that involves scraping the skin with a massage tool to improve circulation and promote lymphatic drainage. This practice has been used for centuries to reduce inflammation and puffiness, release muscle tension and enhance the skin's natural glow.

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1. **Promotes Lymphatic Drainage:** Gua sha helps to stimulate the lymphatic system, which is responsible for removing toxins and waste from the body. By promoting lymphatic drainage, gua sha can help reduce puffiness and improve the overall health of your skin.

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2. **Improves Circulation:** The gentle scraping motion of gua sha can help to increase blood flow to the skin, promoting a more radiant complexion and helping to heal blemishes more quickly.

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3. **Reduces Muscle Tension:** Using a gua sha tool on tense muscles can help to release knots and improve flexibility. This can be especially beneficial for those who suffer from tension headaches or jaw pain.

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4. **Enhances Product Absorption:** Gua sha can help to improve the absorption of skincare products by increasing circulation and promoting lymphatic drainage. This means that your serums and moisturisers will be more effective when used in conjunction with gua sha.

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1. **Choose the Right Tool:** Select a high quality gua sha tool made from ethically sourced, top quality crystal such as rose quartz or green aventurine. These materials are not only beautiful, but they also carry their own healing properties. You can have real fun with this and create a tailored ritual upon how you are feeling, rose quartz for self love, clear quartz to amplify, obsidian to transmute negative energy.

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2. **Apply Oil or Serum:** Before using the gua sha tool, apply a few drops of your favourite facial oil or serum to your skin. This will help the tool glide smoothly and prevent any pulling or tugging. I am obsessed with Moksa Rituals Face Oils.

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3. **Start Gently:** Begin by gently scraping the tool across your skin in upward and outward motions. Use light pressure and be careful not to press too hard, especially on sensitive areas.

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4. **Focus on Problem Areas:** Pay special attention to areas of tension or puffiness, such as the jawline, temples, and under the eyes. Spend extra time on these areas to help release tension and reduce inflammation.

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5. **Lymphatic Drainage:** Use light, gentle strokes in an upward and outward direction, beginning at the neck and moving towards the jawline and cheeks. Always work towards the lymph nodes (located near the ears and collarbones) to assist with fluid movement to promote a refreshed, sculpted appearance and support your glandular system which is great for immunity too.

By weaving the practice of gua sha into your skincare routine, you can enjoy a wide range of benefits for both your skin, immunity and your overall well-being.

Take some time for yourself, create a beautiful ritual of self care and experience the healing power of this ancient practice.

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You can shop our beautiful range of crystal gua sha's, all made from top quality, purest vibration crystal, Which one will you be drawn to?

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With love and light
Katie xx

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