One of my favorite things about getting a facial is that I always leave feeling more sculpted and chiseled — I love embracing the newfound definition of my cheekbones and jawline. After a day or two, ...

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“The purpose of gua sha is to unblock and restore flow to Qi– or energy– in the body,” Director of Education at THE WELL, Laura Conroy tells ESSENCE. As an ancient technique, gua sha is one of the ...

Gua sha is the secret to healthy, glowing skin on your entire body. Michaela Scott, licensed esthetician, explains that the gua sha method has anti-inflammatory effects, it reduces water retention, ...

If you were on social media a few years ago, there’s a good chance you remember the craze of the viral gua sha technique. The de-puffing, facial contouring tool has become a staple in many people’s ...

Gua Sha allegedly relieves tension and reduces puffiness and inflammation (like from sinuses). However, some people are taking it much, much farther and using the technique all over the body and ...

The benefits of gua sha have been extolled by wellness fanatics and beauty gurus alike – of course, it’s Goop-approved, too. However, there’s a lot to consider with this practice, from the efficacy of ...

When stress, anxiety or chronic pain strikes, some people are turning to the ancient healing technique of gua sha for relief. Also known as “skin scraping” or “scraping therapy,” it’s used to soothe ...

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The use of a Gua Sha stone or jade scraper to sculpt the face and relieve inflammation is growing in popularity, but the traditional Chinese healing method is nothing new. “The ...

While the ritual of gua sha is relatively safe for most skin types, it’s best to avoid it on active acne or open wounds, as ...