Gua Sha - Obsidian

Facial Gua Sha is a beautiful way to care for yourself, create ritual within your day  and a nurturing skin care treatment.  Gua Sha is a simple technique used in Traditional Chinese Medicine used to relieve blockages in the Meridian System creating a smooth flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body-mind.

How to use:

Cleanse your face and hands, use your favourite natural  facial oil and apply gently and generously to your face and neck.  Using very gentle upward sweeping strokes to "scrap" the Gun Sha over the face.  You may notice little red spots or patches occur on the skin this is normal.  Follow my diagram.

Benefits:

*Stimulates bloody circulation and the lymphatic system.

*Increases Qi (energy) circulation to the face, which will improve the complexion and reduce puffiness.

* Enhance collagen production and boost hydration of the skin.

*Release facial fascia tension.

*Alleviates headaches, sinus infections.  Reduces jaw, neck and shoulder pain.

*A beautiful ritual to create to take good care of yourself, dissolving tension within the whole body.  Enjoy.

Obsidian - the stone of truth.  Grounding, clearing, intuition.