Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique where a smooth stone is scraped across the skin to reduce puffiness and improve circulation.

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Gua sha, or the art of massaging your skin with a scraping motion using a specialized tool, has been used for centuries to help improve complexions around the world. And if you aren’t already ...

If you’ve scrolled TikTok recently, you’ve probably seen a ton of folks rubbing their faces with funky-shaped stones. And if you’ve subsequently wondered what the heck they’re doing, well, they’re ...

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Gua sha is a natural treatment from traditional Chinese medicine that means “to scrape away illness.” Doctors of Chinese medicine, such as acupuncturists, will use gua sha, along with acupuncture and ...

If you were on social media a few years ago, there’s a good chance you remember the craze of the viral gua sha technique. The de-puffing, facial contouring tool has become a staple in many people’s ...

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“The purpose of gua sha is to unblock and restore flow to Qi– or energy– in the body,” Director of Education at THE WELL, Laura Conroy tells ESSENCE. As an ancient technique, gua sha is one of the ...