Don’t call it a comeback: Gua sha has been here for years.
What is gua sha?
How to do a gua sha facial.
Gua sha technique 101.
A step-by-step how-to for doing gua sha facial lymph drainage.
The technique is broken up by focusing on specific areas of the face.
All in all, finding a routine that works for you might be very personal.
But here are some common ones you should do your best to avoid:
The benefits.
Studies show us that regular facial massages can truly help improve skin quality.
In another, patients claimedfeeling tighter, more supple skin1after regular massages.
(On an overall wellness note, studies do show that massage can alsodecrease cortisol levels2.)
Several studies have emerged, ranging from helping torelieve symptoms of perimenopause3,neck pain4, and evenmigraines5.
What are the best gua sha tools, and which one is right for you?
Making a time to stick with the ritual will help you reap the most results, many experts note.