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What does Gua Sha mean?
In Chinese, the word "Gua" means to scrape or stroke, while "Sha" refers to a rash or redness. When these two words are used together, the meaning is to "scrape away illness." Gua Sha has its origins in China, where it has long been traditionally used to vigorously massage the face and body, cleansing them of negative energies as well as physical and psychological pains (muscle and joint pain, fatigue, stress, etc.). So, when we talk about Gua Sha, we could be referring to the stimulating massage or the massage tool itself, which is usually made from jade, quartz or buffalo horn.
The Gua Sha facial massage technique consists of applying beneficial pressure on the skin to eliminate toxins and bad energies, relieve muscles, and release tensions that have built up during the day. When used regularly, Gua Sha can bring a feeling of deep relaxation, and restore radiance and youthfulness to the face.
Our Gua Sha tool is made from Rose Quartz, which we chose for its calming properties. Considered the stone of love and peace, it helps to calm and soothe, reduce stress, and relieve physical tensions.
Rose Quartz has been used since the Bronze Age for its crystal healing properties. This gemstone is linked to the 4th chakra – the heart chakra. It brings love and tenderness, but also plays a role in soothing and healing. In ancient times, Rose Quartz was associated with Aphrodite – the Greek goddess of love and beauty.
As for the shape of the Gua Sha tool, it was designed to hug the contours and angles of the face, thus dramatically enhancing its benefits. A face massage using the Gua Sha technique will deeply stimulate the meridians of the face and improve blood flow. Its benefits can also be felt in the body, as each part of the face that is massaged corresponds to an organ.
When practiced regularly, Gua Sha face massage helps to:
- tone and firm the muscles of the face and neck;
- promote blood flow and oxygenate tissues, for a radiant complexion;
- reduce under-eye puffiness, dark circles, and signs of fatigue;
- drain away and help eliminate toxins and negative energies, for healthy skin;
- prevent and reduce wrinkles and the first signs of aging;
- fade dark spots and even out skin tone;
- relieve the face of tensions that have built up during the day.
If you'd like to know more about the power of Gua Sha, can read our article about the benefits of Gua Sha massage!
Le Gua Sha is made in China, in a factory that is regularly audited to ensure it complies with the work ethic standards.
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The benefits of Gua Sha massage
