Guasha massage, or scraping massage, is the most ancient type of Chinese massage. The name itself, literally translated from Chinese, means "to remove everything bad" (gua - "moving to the side", sha - "bad").

Massage is carried out using a special attribute - a scraper, which comes in different shapes and materials.

Each area of ​​the face has its own pattern of movements, taking into account the sensitivity and proximity of the blood vessels.

Due to the active blood flow, the skin condition noticeably improves, the face acquires a healthy glow and good features. Today, the technique is very popular, because any woman can master it. In quarantine conditions, many are trying to maintain beauty and health at home. Gouache massage for the face contributes to this.

The Hillary wooden gouache scraper for facial massage is made of natural oak wood using a special technology: dry wood that goes through 4 types of sanding and has a special coating - a combination of OSMO TopOil 3028 hard wax, which crystallizes the top layer of wood.

Oil and wax penetrate deep into wooden surfaces, giving them water and dirt-repellent properties, strength and wear resistance. At the same time, wood retains its ability to breathe.

The unique property of the oak wood scraper is that it has a coating - OSMO TopOil 3028 Hard Wax Oil, which:

• Environmentally friendly product;
• Food safety (EN 1186);
• Extremely water and chemical resistant;
• Very strong and wear-resistant;
• Safe for use on children's toys (EN 71.3);
• Microcrust, breathable treatment that won't crack or flake.

Massage with a scraper massager Guasha:

• improves blood circulation;
• increases lymph flow;
• relaxes muscles;
• relieves swelling;
• evens out complexion, gives natural radiance and a healthy glow;
• smoothes fine wrinkles;
• enhances the protective properties of the skin;
• has a lifting effect on the contours of the face;
• stimulates the aponeurosis - the scalp.

How to use

Cleanse skin thoroughly and apply oil or serum. Pass the scraper along the massage lines: from the center of the forehead to the temples, from the wings of the nose to the temples, from the tip of the nose up to the center of the forehead, from the corners of the mouth to the middle of the ear, from the center of the chin to the earlobes. Deep wrinkles on the forehead should be carefully smoothed from the crease between the eyebrows to the hairline. Work out the neck and décolleté with movements in the center up to the chin, and on the sides - from the jaw to the collarbones. Start with 10 minutes, gradually increasing the massage time to 40 minutes.

Contraindications for Guasha massage

Fever, oncological diseases, the presence of invasive procedures: fillers, Botox, etc. (may lead to premature removal of the drug), any inflammation, active stages of acne, rash. During the period of inflammation on the face, you can actively massage the neck with a scraper, thereby helping the lymph to relieve the inflammatory process.