Incorporating gua sha into your daily routine is great for both body and mind. Regular commitment to a moment of mindful massage will not only aid lymphatic drainage, but help improve blood flow, smooth the skin and release muscle tension and stress - ultimately delivering glowing, dewy skin, improved definition and a calmed mind.
To begin, first ensure you select a gua sha tool specifically for the body. The design of the tool for the body will differ from that of the face, as the skin on the body is thicker and therefore needs to be approached differently.
Then, take care to complete the following five actions:
- Sweep a body serum over the areas being treated.
- Take your body gua sha and run the curved edge in upward strokes on the arms and lower legs.
- Flip to the wavy edge for thighs, buttocks and upper belly, before using downwards strokes on the lower belly.
- Firmly smooth the curved edge upwards over the lower back, then downwards on the neck and shoulders to massage tired muscles.
- To increase circulation, support cell turnover and leave skin glowing, gently scrape the combed edge all over, then wrap up by applying the pointed tip to wherever you need to relieve pressure.
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