FIRST OF ALL, WHAT IS A GUA SHA TOOL?
Gua Sha is a traditional ancient Chinese technique known as "scraping", carried out along the skin with a massage tool to promote healing and self-care within the face & body. By rubbing the skin's surface, the gua sha stone provides a holistic beauty ritual that will naturally allow the skin, nervous system and immune system to interact with one another to reduce inflammation and balance energy. This allows the body to start the healing process of detoxification, whilst promoting a sense of well-being.
There are many different gua sha massage tools available within the beauty market today, although it's deciding which one is going to provide you the most benefits.
Our gua sha massage tool has been ergonomically designed with four different features to provide a range of health benefits and is sustainably crafted with a unique material called Bian stone.
SO, WHAT IS BIAN STONE?
Bian stone, also known as the "Empress Stone", is held in high regard for its historical, cultural and spiritual properties. In ancient China, the Bian stone gua sha was made to be pointed and heated to puncture the skin during massage rituals, which eventually led to the development and practice of acupuncture which is a well-known alternative medicine used within today's society.
HOW WAS THE BIAN STONE DISCOVERED?
Bian stone was discovered during the Neolithic era, also known as the New Stone Age, and it's believed to be formed and created when a meteor hit a mountainside in Hemudu in Zheijang province. It was this impact of cosmic collision that led to a special creation between the stone and minerals, and it was this vast amount of minerals found within the Bian gua sha stone that led to the belief that this Bian stone massage tool itself had enhanced healing and energy properties. Now that is interesting!
WHAT'S UNIQUE ABOUT BIAN STONE GUA SHA?
A Bian stone's unique composition is amalgamated with over +40 minerals to provide a whole range of benefits. The gua sha tone emits ultrasound pulsations, far-infrared radiation rays and negative ions that helps to repair the skin from within; making it an incredibly interesting and unique facial tool to add to your daily skincare routine.
In light of the clean beauty movement, Bian stone has re-gained its popularity over the years, as consumers are craving products and services that are not only effective, but also sustainable and naturally transparent in their method. This is why Traditional Chinese Method (TCM) and alternative therapies, have seen a recent surge and renewed interest within the beauty industry, due to gua sha tools long history of usage and evident results.
What's more, there are eight branches of Chinese medicine that Bian stone is believed to complement each one of these:
- Moxibustion
- Acupuncture
- Feng Shui
- Dietary Therapy
- Exercise
- Massage
- Herbal Medicine
- Meditation
WHAT ARE THE KEY BENEFITS OF A GUA SHA TOOL?
Therefore when combining fascia movements with the gua sha stone itself, and using this scraping method along the targeted area of the face and body, you'll see the following advantages:
- Improved Blood Circulation: It's this enhanced blood flow that will help deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues within the body to promote an overall sense of well-being.
- Detoxification: When the gua sha is used correctly, this method can stimulate the lymphatic system to drain and remove toxins from the body and improve the body's natural healing process.
- Skin Rejuvenation: It is known to improve uneve skin tone, reduce puffiness, wrinkles and fine lines for a bright and more youthful complexion.
- Reduced muscle tension: The pressure of the scraping method is known to release muscle tension and stress, whilst also reducing tightness across the body which can contribute to pain relief, increased flexibility, reducde neck and back pain as well as a sense of relaxation.
- Enhanced Qi Flow: Bian stone is associated with balancing the body's aura and energy known as Qi. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi is the vital energy of life force that keeps a person's spiritual, emotional, mental and physical health in balance. Therefore the gua sha movements will promote harmony and well-being.
A study also suggests using a gua sha tool can help reduce migraine headaches, breast engorgement, neck pain and perimenopause. This method is safe and painless when used correctly. Although if the pressure of the massage tool is too hard, it's possible to burst the tiny blood vessels, known as capillaries, near the surface of your skin. This can cause bruising and bleeding, although the bruising should only last a couple of days. It's best to research and practice how to use the tool safely before adding this as part of your daily or weekly skincare routine.
THE FOUR ERGONOMIC FEATURES OF YOUR SKIN GUA SHA TOOL:
- Curved Sides: The curved edge allows the gua sha stone to specifically target the cheekbones, jawline and brow bone area of the face to lift, contour and sculpt the face naturally.
- Acute Angle: The pointed edge is a great way to boost the acupuncture massaging movements.
- Long Side: The longest side enables you to scrap larger areas of your face and body.
- Teeth: The jagged teeth stimulates the lymphatic system to reduce inflammation and toxins.
HOW TO USE THE BIAN STONE GUA SHA:
- Step 1: Place medium pressure on the areas which require attention such as face, neck, arms and legs.
- Step 2: Using the standard facial fascia movements, repeat the strokes between 5-10 times to ensure you're smoothing out the lines, toning the face and releasing any lymphatic drainage to improve circulation.
- Step 3: Use each area of the Bian Stone Gua Sha to ensure you're maximising the benefits
BIAN STONE TOP TIPS:
- Use any essential oil to prevent the Bian stone from becoming dry & ensure to store away safely
HOW TO CLEAN THE BIAN STONE GUA SHA TOOL:
- Use warm water and gentle soap to wash the Bian Stone after each use
- Dry either with a soft cloth or leave in the sun to activate the stone's energy and therapeutic benefits.
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