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Gua Sha Stein: You need to know about the beauty trend
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Massages help with the Gua Sha Stein to alleviate swelling and tension on the body. How to apply the beauty tool.
The Gua Sha Stein is reminiscent of the popular beauty gadget, the Jade Roller. However, the functions are only similar. A jade scooter is suitable for gentle face massage using slight pressure on the skin. The Gua Sha Stein, on the other hand, is useful for the targeted solution of tension and exerts significantly more pressure on the skin. It is classically used on the face, but a massage with the Gua Sha Stein on the back is also possible. There are different forms of the stone. You can find out what you should know about the application and effect of Gua Sha Stones here.
What is a Gua Sha Stein?
Gua Sha Stein, celebrated as a beauty gadget, has its origin in traditional Chinese medicine. It is available in different shapes and sizes – depending on which games are massaged with the stone.
Rose quartz | The rose quartz is known for its delicate pink and its light white marble. It is also often used as a piece of jewelry. | |
jade | Jade has been used in China for at least 8000 years. The green color is unmistakable. | |
Obsidian | Obsidian comes from volcanic lava and is characterized by its black color. |
Gua Sha Stein: Effect
First and foremost, a Gua Sha Stein should help Stress and tension to be reduced by a pleasant massage. The facial muscles are also loosened by the massage with the beauty gadget. That creates Relief in the event of tension on the face (for example by pressing the jaw).
Gua Sha Stein: Application
If you apply the Gua Sha Stein in the morning, you can-like with the jade scooter-alleviate swelling on the face by by the massage of the Lymph flow stimulated becomes.
Tip: Place the Gua Sha Stein in the fridge before use (for example overnight). Cold water is also suitable. Apart from the soothing massage, cooling can also ensure that redness and swelling can be subsided.
The massage is ideal for this to do so Nursing serums or oils to incorporate into the skin. Simply apply the product of your choice before use and massage the care with the Gua Sha Stein deeper into the skin. The combination also helps to better glide the gadget over the skin.
For a fresh look, you should always roll from the inside out, so the lymphatic fluid is properly removed. The special shape of the Gua Sha Stein is suitable for the different parties and can be easily adapted to the contours. Pull the beauty tool along the jaw with light pressure towards your ears. Work up the cheeks up to the eye area. The notched side of the Gua Sha Stein is suitable for the eye area. On the other hand, the long flat side on the forehead. Thanks to the suggestion through the stone, the lymphatic fluid is effectively removed and swelling and redness resonate.
If the Gua Sha Stein does not apply to the face, tension – for example on the back – can also be massaged. However, this is only possible with the help of a person with expertise.
Different Gua Sha Stein and Jade Roller
Gua Sha Stein and Jade Roller look similar because they are made of the same materials and both are used to face the face. However, the beauty gadgets meet different purposes and have different effects on the skin.
As the name says, the jade scooter rolls over the face. You can choose between a small and a large role. One is suitable for the sensitive game under the eyes and the other for cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. Only a slight pressure on the skin is exerted during the application. This shows the difference to the Gua Sha Stein. They rather scrape over the skin and exert significantly more pressure. In this way, more friction can arise and blood circulation and lymph flow are more targeted.
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Source: Stern

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