The Benefits of Using a Gua Sha Stone
If you didn’t know already, I am mildly (or maybe not-so-mildly) obsessed with Gua Sha stones, and facial cupping, and incorporate them into my routine regularly. So far, I have written blog posts about things to know before buying a stone and how to perform Gua Sha properly—but I’ve never done a post specifically about these practices (numerous) benefits.
You asked, and I answered. Here are the benefits of using a Gua Sha stone and facial cupping tools!
Lymphatic drainage. You have lymph nodes all throughout your body, but they are especially concentrated in your neck. Lymph nodes are responsible for filtering the bad stuff out of your lymphatic fluid—meaning it can be very easy for them to fill up with toxins.Gua Sha stone and facial cupping massages are a great way to promote lymphatic drainage and keep your nodes healthy! Simply running the stone over your neck tissue does wonders for promoting the breakdown of harmful toxins.
Tighter skin. When you use a Gua Sha stone regularly, you will likely notice (within weeks of beginning use!) that you have tighter, younger-looking skin. This is because Gua Sha promotes rapid cell turnover, and helps blood flow to every skin cell. So, you can skip the Botox—and instead opt for this natural enhancer.
Tension relief. When we are stressed, we can hold tension anywhere and everywhere—including in our necks and faces. There are muscles in these places, which means you shouldn’t skip out on massaging them just because they aren’t traditionally known for tightness. This is one of my personal favorite benefits of using a Gua Sha stone and facial cupping tools because I tend to hold onto a LOT of tension when I am stressed.
Anxiety relief. The grounding nature of using a Gua Sha combined with the natural calming effects of a routine makes Gua Sha a useful practice for anyone with anxiety, especially around bedtime. Doing the same thing every night before bed helps your body understand it’s time to rest and promotes better sleep—and bonus points if it’s Gua Sha, because it comes with other benefits, too!
Reduces acne scarring. SO many of us have dealt with those annoying and painful pimples or cysts that lead to scarring—and these scars can be such a confidence-killer. The great thing about Gua Sha stones is, as aforementioned, they promote cell turnover and rejuvenation, helping get rid of acne scars. For some people, this is all the reason they need to use a Gua Sha stone—and they can reap the rest of the benefits as a bonus.
Hopefully, these benefits of using a Gua Sha stone and facial cupping tools have convinced you to add one into your daily routine! If so, and if you’re ready to make the purchase, be sure to check out these highly-recommended stones which have been tried and tested by SO MANY women.
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