Gua Sha Facial

Gua Sha (pronounced gwa sha) has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years as a way to alleviate the symptoms of various ailments. It is a facial treatment that involves using a combination of shaped jade or rose quartz stones to massage the skin, which stimulates the dermis layer to improve elasticity and release tension relaxing your facial muscles and stimulating the Lymph nodes to flush the lymph into your body’s drainage system. Recommended for all skin types.

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Skin benefits include

• Stimulates circulation

• Removes toxins

• 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

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Why Gua Sha?

Gua Sha helps the body to eliminate unwanted toxins. The face collects interstitial fluids beneath your skin need to be flushed into the body’s natural detoxification system. Gua sha works to move those collected fluids into the lymphatic system where they get cleaned and mixed back into your bloodstream. Unlike the circulatory system, there is no pump for the lymphatic system. By performing gua sha techniques, you are giving your lymphatic system the boost that it needs to rid your body of the fluids that are stuck beneath the surface of your skin and causing your face to bloat and cause breakouts. The stimulation from the tools of the dermis layer of the skin helps to improve elasticity and release tension relaxing your facial muscles.

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What are the benefits of Jade and Quartz?

Jade stone is the stone that protects you from magic. It is also known as the happiness stone. It collects negative electricity in the body, throws out, and relieves a person from stress. Jade allows us to have beautiful dreams. It is effective against dental diseases and pain. Jade stone is also a known anti-oxidant. It helps to regulates blood circulation, calms the heart, and strengthens the heart. It saves emotional captivity and improves mental and logical power.

 

Rose Quartz has the great ability to diminish negative vibrations and emotions. After treatment you should feel a sense of calm and also feel that the negative energy is replaced with positive, loving energy. In addition to its emotional healing qualities, Rose Quartz can help with sleep. This stone helps to prevent night terrors and nightmares and will instead bring vivid, beautiful dreams.

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What happens during the facial?

Your skin will be assessed, followed by a double cleanse, exfoliation, prescriptive oils applied, followed by the Gua Sha massage treatment using the various stones and rollers. Once completed a mask will be applied and you will be given some time to relax whilst listening to calming music. Finally, Serums, moisturiser and SPF will be applied leaving your skin refreshed, glowing and detoxified and you perfectly relaxed.

 

How often can I repeat the treatment?

Facials can be repeated as soon as every 2-4 weeks.

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Who is unsuitable for treatment?

Gua sha is not recommended for those with:

• Contagious rashes

• Severe or cystic acne

• During an Eczema or Dermatitis flare

• During a coldsore breakout

• If you have sunburn

• Blood coagulation issues

• Individuals that bruise easily

• Individuals undergoing Chemotherapy

• Individuals undergoing Radiotherapy treatment