- Gua sha is a massage technique designed to relieve tension in the muscles of the face, boost blood circulation and encourage lymphatic drainage to banish bloat. It helps break up fascia — the connective tissue that hugs muscles but can sometimes interfere with optimal circulation — and can even help to make your face look slimmer
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- Firms up your sagging facial muscles.
- Smoothens the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles on your face.
- Improves dark circles and bags under the eyes (the kind you get from advancing age)
- Lightens age spots and other skin discolorations.
- Your complexion gets rosier and more radiant
- Cupping therapy supporters believe that wet cupping removes harmful substances and toxins from the body to promote healing.
- Provides a feeling of relief from physical and emotional tensions
- Begins the healing and regeneration process – the exchange of blood allows the removal of toxins and dead cells
- Enhances circulation
- Warms the skin, and softens tissues to regain elasticity
- Reduces inflammation