One of the more recent beauty trends to go viral on TikTok and social media is Gua Sha. Unlike many questionable practices on social media, this trend is based on traditional Chinese medicine. In fact, the technique dates back to the times of the Ming Dynasty and has been used to improve overall health. It can be performed at home or by a professional. Yes, gua sha is legit! It’s essentially a form of massage for your face. You know how you leave a massage session feeling amaaaazing? The gua sha delivers those same benefits, but targeted to your facial muscles and skin. “It is considered to be an ancient Chinese healing treatment that offers a unique approach to better health, addressing issues like chronic pain. The redness that occurs after scraping the skin encourages the skin to heal itself. But, the modern-day Gua Sha treatment is less intense. It leaves us with a well-sculpted face along with other remarkable results,” explains Dr Dadu.
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