Balancing work, family, college, personal commitments etc, it's essential to find some ways to kick back and relax for some time, do some self care and help yourself rejuvenate.
A good way to achieve that is using the ancient technique of body gua sha that recently gained more popularity through social media.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THIS TECHNIQUE?
Firstly, body gua she is a great way to massage your body, promoting blood stimulation, releasing tension in the muscles and also get rid loose skin around some areas of your body.
Gua sha has the ability to promote healthy, radiant skin. The gentle scraping motion helps to increase blood circulation, bringing oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells. A stimulated blood flow can help remove waste products and toxins from the skin.
Another benefit of body gua sha is its ability to detoxify your body by scraping in gentle motions. It stimulates the lymphatic vessels and promotes lymph fluid. This can help reduce bloating and water retention, and improve the appearance of cellulite.
Lastly, body gua sha is also an excellent way to relax and de-stress. It can help calm the nervous system and some regular body gua sha sessions can be a mindful self-care practice that allows you to connect with your body, release tension, and relieve stress.
WHAT KIND OF GUA SHA SHOULD YOU USE?
Traditionally, a flat jade or rose quartz stone was used, but nowadays, there are various tools available, such as jade rollers or gua sha boards made of different materials like rose quartz, bian stone, or jade. Since the skin on the body is quite thicker and less delicate, the pressure that should be applied during body gua sha is typically lighter than in facial gua sha. Select a gua sha tool that has a curved edge and is large enough for your body parts and your stomach area.
HOW TO USE GUA SHA FOR YOUR BODY AND TIGHTEN YOUR LOOSE SKIN?
If you're looking to tighten and tone your skin, body gua sha can be a beneficial technique and here are some steps you can follow:
Start with clean, moisturized skin: Make sure your stomach area is clean and moisturized before you begin the body gua sha session. You can use a lightweight body oil or lotion to help the gua sha tool glide smoothly on the skin.
Apply gentle pressure: Hold the gua sha tool with a firm grip and apply gentle pressure to your stomach area. Start from the center of your stomach and scrape the tool in long, sweeping motions towards the sides of your body. Use light to medium pressure, and always scrape in one direction, avoiding back and forth motions that can cause skin irritation.
Customize your strokes: You can use different types of strokes to target different areas of your stomach.
Be gentle and do whatever makes you feel good!
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