Which service offers Gua Sha Facial:
- Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist- Lisa Chau and Megan Nishida
GUA SHA FACIAL (30 MINUTES) ($80)
Gua Sha Facial is an ancient Chinese healing tool that enlivens the skin by increasing blood flow, relaxing the muscles and underlying fascia, leaving the face feeling rejuvenated, refreshed, and glowing.
What Is Gua Sha?
While the terms “jade scraping” or “gua sha” may be new to your ears, the facial technique actually dates back centuries ago. “The [face scraping] technique is based on an ancient healing technique called Gua Sha, which was first referred to in a classical Chinese medicine text called the Shan Han Lun dated 220 CE,”. “Originally, practitioners wanted to obtain ‘Sha’—redness that encourages the skin to heal itself,”.
The Benefits of Gua Sha
While modern-day jade scraping might be less invasive, it can still have some pretty impressive results including:
- Stimulates circulation
- Helps produce collagen
- Softens fine lines and wrinkles
- Decreases puffiness
- Decreases inflammation
- Diminishes dark circles
- Temporarily tightens skin
- Brightens complexion
- Sculpts facial muscles
- Releases tightness
In recent years, the popularity of gua sha (pronounced gwā sā) has risen rapidly in the skincare and wellness realms. While the traditional Chinese medicine practice has been around for centuries, much of the history and meaning behind the technique has been lost to the carnivorous beauty industry. Between its effective remedy for swollen or red skin and its longstanding track record of usefulness in Eastern medicine, gua sha offers a myriad of benefits for one’s skin and health. However, before diving into the craze, it’s important to understand its significance beyond being the hottest new beauty “trend.”