I’d always considered myself to be in the know about the latest beauty trends. But a few years ago, my best friend told me she started doing gua sha and I had no idea what it was. After she explained it to me, I looked it up online and found lots of videos on how to do it. I learned it had actually been around since the Paleolithic Age, and was making a huge comeback.
Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves taking a tool and scraping the skin
As it turns out, it's hardly a time suck
It only takes a few minutes a day, and I’ve made it a ritual each night. It not only helps my face look less puffy, it’s incredibly relaxing and boosts my mood.
I start by putting my hair up, and applying the oil all over my face and neck. Then, I take the tool and start at my chin, rubbing my skin outward toward my ear and down the edge of my neck, repeating three times. I work through my entire face, and I’m left feeling so good I can’t explain it.
There are also a lot of videos you can find online with different gua sha techniques. A lot of women have found that using the tool with a good oil all over their body — especially around their stomach area — has helped with stretch marks after pregnancy.
Gua sha was one of those things I didn’t try right away because I figured I wouldn’t stick to it and it would take too much time — and now I can't imagine life without it. I can't recommend trying it enough — it’s inexpensive, easy to do, and is an all-natural way to boost your mood and help with your skin’s appearance. After all, what mom couldn't use a quick pick-me-up every day?
