The Chinese Gouache massage appeared around 550 BC. The proof of this is the scrapers found by archaeologists - they are the ones who perform the gouache massage.

The name is translated as “remove all the bad”. Guasha massage has a cosmetic effect.

The Gua Sha wooden scraper can be considered universal, as it is suitable for massaging different parts of the body, due to its oblong shape, protrusions and concavity.

The Hillary gouache wood scraper for body massage is made of natural oak wood using a special technology: dry wood, passing through 4 types of sanding and having a special coating - a combination of OSMO TopOil 3028 hard wax oil, 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 durable;
• Safe for use on children's toys (EN 71.3);
• Microcrust, breathable treatment that won't crack or flake.

It can be used to perform different types of massage:

1. Facial massage.
2. Massage of the cervical-collar zone.
3. Massage of the head, arms, legs, back.
4. Anti-cellulite.

Regular massage with a wooden scraper stimulates the subcutaneous fluid, including lymph, depriving cellulite. The small size of the scraper allows you to take it on a business trip to rest. It is convenient to hold it in your hands during the massage procedure, all this ensures comfort in use.

Mode of application

Preliminary application of serum or warming oil will make the massage more pleasant and effective.

The wooden scraper has sharper edges, so it penetrates deeper into the skin and, accordingly, reaches deeper muscle layers. Its touch can sometimes be painful, especially when compared to stone massagers.

Therefore, we advise you to start with the softest areas (buttocks, thighs) and very light pressure, increasing the force very gradually. Otherwise, the massage technology is no different - the scraper is held at an angle of 45 °, moving from top to bottom or from the center to the sides.

You need to massage one line until redness, but keep in mind that after a special active massage, bruising and hemorrhage can sometimes remain (this is normal for gua sha massage, provided that you do not feel severe pain or discomfort during the process).

Contraindications

• hypertension;
• reduced platelet count;
• skin damage in the massage area;
• exacerbation of skin diseases;
• infectious diseases;
• allergies, especially the components of the massaging oil;
• liver dysfunction;
• fractures in the fusion stage;
• tumors;
• poor blood clotting.

In addition, pregnant women, as well as people with hypersensitivity, should refrain from guasha massage: in the first sessions, the procedure is quite painful.