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Gua Sha: why adopt it?
If there's one key accessory in recent years, it's the Gua Sha! Used in ancestral Chinese medicine, Gua Sha is a ritualistic massage which consists of massaging the skin with a small tool, originally made from cow horn. Today, the use of Gua Sha has been modernized, and this little beauty tool is recognized for its multiple benefits for both body and mind. But how does it work in practice? We explain!
What are the benefits of a Gua Sha treatment for the face and body?
Massages with a Gua Sha have many virtues. Used daily on your face and body, they offer visible effects from the very first use. Still not convinced? Here are just a few of the effects we've seen:
Which stone to choose for your Gua Sha?
Gua sha are usually made from stones such as Quartz or Sodalite.
To fully benefit from all the advantages of this small object, it is important to select a quality stone. Gua sha also come in a variety of shapes, depending on their intended use.
At Oh My Cream, we have selected quality gua sha face & body products with interesting properties. Find our full selection of face & body gua sha here.
Are you a fan of lithotherapy? Each stone symbolically possesses specific energetic properties:
- Rose Quartz: regenerates and soothes the epidermis
- White Quartz: Draining and firming
- Blue Sodalite: Soothing and harmonizing
- Green aventurine: brings positive vibrations to the ritual
- Black Obsidian: Regenerates and boosts collagen
