Emilia Benton is a freelance journalist covering mostly health and wellness topics. She received her degree in journalism from Hofstra University in Long Island, New York. In addition to Healthline, her work has appeared in Runner’s World, SELF, Women’s Health, and more. Emilia is also a 10-time marathoner and avid baker. She lives in her hometown of Houston with her husband, Omar, and Boston Terrier rescue, Astro. Learn more about her work on her website, Instagram, and Twitter. Gua sha stone on neck Plug advocates that anyone starting a self gua sha practice should start (and often finish) with neck work. "And not just the gentle lymphatic drainage strokes," she said, "but you can work with more pressure with tight muscles in the back of the neck too. They all act as roadblocks to lymphatic drainage."
We’re often asked, “Can Facial Gua Sha slim my face?” Facial Gua Sha cannot reduce fat or replace weight loss. It improves the circulation of blood and qi (energy) where it is applied, which can result in smoother, more glowing skin, and more lifted and sculpted features. Facial Gua Sha is a Chinese medical technique that improves the health of the skin and tissue, which is the true source of better looking skin and youthful appearance. How do I gua sha on my neck? Gua sha translates to "scraping" and was originally intended as a way to help alleviate aches, pains, and other ailments. Facial gua sha is an extension of that practice, Chiu explains. “While gua sha is more aggressive,” she notes, "facial gua sha uses a much slower speed and softer touch."
Because my initial 2 week results were good I plan to continue doing gua sha. I am curious to see what kind of results I’ll get if I also improve other aspects of my routine. I think improving my overall physical and mental health will help me achieve better anti-aging and skin tightening results. My plan for continuing is: How Gua Sha Looks and Feels Lasers and radiofrequency are a less invasive option. “Fractionated CO2 lasers work beautifully to help make the neck skin look younger, less wrinkled, and tighter,” she says. (Note that patients with acne or very dark skin may not be candidates for this type of treatment.) “Devices like BTL Exilis, which uses radio frequency and ultrasonic technology, have also been shown in studies to help tighten the skin and make it look more youthful.”
If you've had a long night and notice your skin is looking extra puffy, try popping your facial roller into the refrigerator for 30 minutes before rolling. The cooling feeling will help diminish puffiness and fine lines. How to Use a Gua Sha Stone Practicing gua sha also makes a filler's effects wear off faster since the injections will metabolize quicker in the skin due to the uptick in lymph drainage and circulation. Other reasons to opt out? If you’re acne-prone, have an active breakout, or are dealing with rosacea— the pressure from gua sha could further aggravate any problems.
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