Gua Sha is a healing modality that can be traced as far back as the Paleolithic Age. This method of scraping, traditional to parts of Asia, was often used to activate the immune system and relieve congestion that could build up from trauma, poor posture, and imbalances of the internal organs.

Facial Sculpting Gua Sha developed more recently in the public sphere as a gentle method to release tension in the face, promote circulation, disperse inflammation and relieve acne, even out and promote the development of collagen, and provide an overall lifting action. There are references to it being utilized by royal members of the Imperial Court in Ancient China. Through facial reflexology it also works on balancing your total health.

Gua sha is well-studied in scientific literature and the results are astonishing. Studies have shown gua sha can increase microcirculation 400%, reduce inflammation, and provide a total-body wellness boost.

The Sculpting Facial Gua Sha Ritual includes:

• cleansing the skin with a Gressa skin cleanser
• nourishing hydration with one of Laurel Skincare’s Elixirs
• Our personal serum blend seals in the hydration and healing botanicals while providing a surface the Gua Sha tool can glide across. Ingredients include: bakuchiol, apricot seed oil, watermelon seed oil, camellia seed oil, rosemary extract, Living Libation’s essential oils of immortel, cape chamomile, tansy, and frankincense. 

In the Facial Gua Sha Ritual we work with jade, amethyst, or rose quartz tools that glide over the face, promoting the release of tense muscles and a lifting action. Additional techniques help clear congestion from acne and even out collagen to support the fading of wrinkles. Facial Gua sha also releases congestion in the fascia supporting overall health and mobility in the face and conditions like TMJ. The session is completed with a soothing lymphatic drainage technique to clear toxins and puffiness released from the muscles and skin during the session.

This Ritual includes Infrared/Red/Blue light therapy with the popular Celluma device. It promotes local circulation to bring nutrients to the tissues, relieve sinus pressure, support the skins detoxification, and helps the nourishing skin products penetrate deeper into the skin.

The Complete Facial Sculpting Ritual includes Gua Sha of the body because the face is ultimately a reflection of the body. By releasing congestion in the body you may notice improvements in digestion and energy. Body Gua Sha activates many meridians of the face and releases body tension that may be pulling on the tissues of the face.

Facial Gua Sha is a process of gently releasing stored tension of the face. A relaxed face has better circulation promoting a natural glow and healthy supple skin. Tense muscles contribute to most of what we identify as signs of aging. While aging is a natural and healthy process, we prefer for our faces to reflect a joyful life. Regular facial gua sha is one way to support graceful aging.

You will notice the most improvement by having gua sha done weekly initially. As with cosmetic acupuncture, doing a series of 10 sessions yearly will provide the most benefit.

Expect this ritual to be relaxing and nourishing to the senses!

There are no needles involved in this offering.