Facial massage with a Gua Sha scraper - a secret of beautiful and elastic skin

Massage techniques remain one of the most accessible ways to take care of your face and body. The cosmetic service called the Gua Sha facial massage has recently become especially popular. The technique is based on traditional Thai practice and has deep roots in Eastern philosophy, where physical health is inextricably linked with mental balance. You can pass the facial Gua Sha massage in Kyiv at the Royal Thai Spa.

Features of the ancient Thai technique of facial massage with Gua Sha 

The main principle of Eastern medicine is the harmony of body and soul. Facial massage with gouache is not just a cosmetic procedure, but an ancient Thai practice that harmoniously combines physical and energetic effects, helping both the skin and the body as a whole. The technique recovers the internal balance and emotional calmness.

A facial massage with a Gua Sha stone is most often performed with a jade or rose quartz. The technique involves smooth movements in certain directions - from the center of the face to the periphery, along the lines of lymph flow. Special attention is paid to the cheekbones, jaw, forehead and thin skin around the eyes, where tension accumulates and wrinkles appear most often.

Smooth repetitive movements with a special tool help relieve muscle tension, improve blood circulation, and stimulate natural regeneration processes. Facial massage with natural stones not only improves appearance, but also creates a deep relaxing effect, beneficially affecting overall well-being.

Benefits of the procedure

Numerous reviews of facial massage with a Gua Sha scraper emphasize its effectiveness and positive effect on skin condition. Clients of the Royal Thai Spa salon note that even after one session, the skin is more elastic, radiant and fresh. They also confirm the effectiveness of Gua Sha massage for face lifting, swelling, and eye bags.

Main benefits of the technique:

1. Improved microcirculation and lymphatic drainage. Lymphatic drainage facial massage Gua Sha improves blood circulation, stimulates lymph flow, due to which swelling quickly goes away and skin color improves.
2. Lifting effect and tightening. Regular facial massage with stones for rejuvenation provides a lifting effect, improves the elasticity of the dermis, helps reduce fine wrinkles, stimulates the production of such important proteins as collagen and elastin.
3. Relieving muscle tension. A special technique helps to relax the facial muscles, which helps reduce expression wrinkles.
4. Cleansing from toxins and improving the skin texture.

It is worth emphasizing separately that the price of Gua Sha facial massage is extremely affordable. In addition, the simplicity of the technique allows you to independently maintain the achieved results between sessions in the salon.

Gua Sha massage on the face: tools and frequency

Gua Sha facial stone massage is focused at relieving tension, reducing swelling, and rejuvenation. The forehead treatment begins with movements from the center to the temples, gradually covering the entire area - from the eyebrow line to the hairline. Then the scraper is moved from the inner corner of the eye to the temple along the lower part of the eyebrow. For the neck, movements are used from the bottom up, helping to tighten the skin.

Features of the technique for performing different tasks:

1. Gua Sha massage for the oval of the face supposes the work with the chin area. The technique involves moving the instrument from its middle to the ears, going behind the earlobe, which helps to tighten the contours of the face.
2. To correct the cheekbone, the scraper is moved from the bridge of the nose along the nose towards the ears. A slight increase in pressure helps to better emphasize the line of the cheekbones.
3. Gua Sha massage for facial slimming is performed with gentle movements, without excessive pressure or abrupt manipulations, which makes the process safe and effective.

The procedure must be carried out on moisturized skin using oils or serums to minimize friction. The frequency of sessions and their duration are determined individually by the salon's cosmetologists, depending on the tasks set. Facial massage with a Gua Sha scraper. Each tool has its own features of use.

Facial massage with the help of a Gua Sha scraper is used most often. The tool is made of different materials, including wood, natural and artificial stones. The most popular are quartz and jade. The first is often used to achieve a toning effect, the second - in relaxing techniques. The shape of the tool depends on the area to be treated: triangle, butterfly or heart-shaped tools are suitable for facial massage.

Gua Sha massage with a bone comb, jade scraper and other similar tools has contraindications - rosacea, couperosis, herpes in the acute stage, acne, acute respiratory viral infections. Often after it there are traces like scratches: these are subcutaneous vascular injuries. Therefore, it is better to leave such a massage to a specialist, because it is difficult to calculate the force of pressure yourself and it is possible to do harm.

Unique massage techniques at the Royal Thai Spa salon

Discover the exclusive Thai Gua Sha facial massage in Kyiv together with the Royal Thai Spa salon. Our experienced specialists use unique tools and techniques for this procedure, affecting energy points and activating natural skin regeneration processes. The correct Gua Sha facial massage helps maintain the elasticity and firmness of the skin, and also creates an atmosphere of complete relaxation. With each movement, tension disappears, and vital energy returns, giving the skin freshness and healthy look. Thanks to the affordable cost of services at the Royal Thai Spa center, Gua Sha facial cosmetology massage will be an excellent addition to other care rituals. Immerse yourself in the world of harmony and feel how nature interacts with your inner state, bringing a feeling of a full comfort.