Beauty fad in China during the epidemic season

While gua sha offers many skin benefits, people may not get the results if done wrong.
Many people now post beauty videos with the smooth stone tool. They claim that this method can help reduce puffiness and rejuvenate the skin. It’s called gua sha.

According to the SCMP , the hashtag #guasha was used 379 million times and saw a spike in searches last month. Why is gua sha so popular? Sandra Lanshin Chiu, a licensed acupuncturist, believes the pandemic is contributing to increased interest in gua sha. This is considered a health and skin care technique that has its roots in traditional Chinese medicine. The gua sha beauty method is popular again during the epidemic season. Photo: Shutterstock. “During the time of isolation, video calls and online meetings create a need for facial care as well as skin health. This method is gaining popularity because some people try it and are impressed with the results it brings. again,” she said. Many people now show off their photos on their personal pages and say their cheekbones, jawline, and neck have improved rapidly. Meanwhile, others struggle with this method. They think they may have used it the wrong way, resulting in no effect. What is Guasha? “Although gua sha has become popular in Western countries recently, it has been practiced for thousands of years in China. Gua sha was originally practiced on the body, first used for treatment. some kind of illness, from pain to fever,” said Angela Chau Gray, co-founder of the Yina skincare line. Stone beauty treatments are based on traditional Chinese medicine methods. Photo: Twist Me Pretty. “Gua” means shaved, “sha” refers to raised red marks. Then new facials developed. However, it is more gentle on the body and does not cause redness. Everyone can do it for themselves. The effect of gua sha If done correctly, experts say this method can help stimulate and improve the circulation of blood, fluids, and energy from within the skin. “Improved circulation produces changes such as less puffiness, smoother skin, smoother contours, less sagging. One of my favorite uses for gua sha is to release tension. Accumulation of tension and pain in the face, neck and shoulders,” Dr. Chiu explained. Gua sha needs to be done properly to be effective for the skin. Photo: Coveteur. It also works to relieve headaches, seasonal allergies, and sinus congestion. When you do gua sha regularly, you continuously bring circulation to the skin, feeling bright, feeling more alive. From there, the skin will have positive changes. Tips for beginners to do gua sha: Use an alcohol-free toner, followed by a facial oil suitable for your skin type. Hold the glider gently, without pulling too hard. – Ensure slow, gentle strokes and light to medium pressure. If you do it too hard, your face will have red marks. – Use horizontal and upward movements on the face. Use downward motion in certain areas like the rim and back of the neck. This helps to drain the lymph nodes. – Avoid freezing the instrument before use. Because this restricts traffic.