Gua Sha Guide + FAQ
Welcome to Inner Beauty Shop's gua sha guide! Learn how to use your gua sha tool to achieve maximum results. FAQ at bottom of page. Starting by learning some of the main benefits.
Gua Sha Benefits;
- Releases stuck fascia and tight muscle to create space
- Boosts blood flow resulting in a free flow of nutrients to the face & body
- Help drain stagnant fluid by releasing cavity pressure and encouraging the movement of fluids
- Improve aesthetic concerns like puffiness, bags around eyes, and dull skin
- Enhance skin elasticity and naturally prevent fine lines & wrinkles
- Relieve pain throughout the full body
Customer followed our tutorials 4-5x a week. These were her results after two weeks. Amazing!
How To Use Your Gua Sha Tool
FACE:
Begin with a clean face and consider applying of our best-selling facial oils, such as our N°1 Squalane Oil—a lightweight formula rich in omega fatty acids, minerals, and vitamins A, E, and K. Start at the collarbones, where lymphatic fluid drains from the entire body, and gently release each area, working upward to behind the ears. Continue along the jawline and face, finishing with the scalp (don’t forget the scalp!). Adjust pressure intuitively and combine techniques based on your goals. Follow us on Instagram for detailed tutorials and techniques.
BODY: Be intuitive, use a combination of pressure and constant movement to release tension. Follow the "BIG 6" order for best results ;
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times a week should I gua sha?
When focusing on a certain goal/tutorial, repeat routine a minimum of 3x a week to see long lasting accumulative results. Daily is great if possible, otherwise start with a realistic goal.
The best advice we can give is try to make gua sha an intuitive practice in your week. Reach for the tool when you need its assistance releasing blockages or relieving pain. If you're looking where to start, we recommend creating a customized nighttime routine. This will release tension from the day, increase sleep quality, and make you feel fresh for the next day to come.
Can I Gua Sha with acne?
You can Gua Sha with acne & breakouts but avoid pressure directly on inflamed breakouts. Massage around pustules and consider focusing on releasing the lymphatic drain (collarbones) and releasing neck tension to improve lymphatic flow. Learn more about how lymphatic drainage can affect acne here. DM us on instagram "ACNE" for more information on acne & gua sha.
Do I need facial oil and will it make me break out?
Facial oil is used to give slip during your massage. This will avoid tugging on the skin. Acne prone? Try our lightweight N°1 Squalane Oil that will help strengthen your skin barrier without clogging pores. Shop our versatile oil blends here, all created in small batches in Toronto, Canada.
How do I clean my Gua Sha tool?
Use any facial cleanser or hot soapy water to remove oil from tool. Spray stone with 70% alcohol and allow to air dry after each use to ensure bacteria has been killed.
Where does Gua Sha originate from?
What we know to be a calming beauty ritual is far from where gua sha started. Gua Sha originated during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and is even speculated to date back as far as to the Palaeolithic Age. This practice was used... Read Full Blog
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