Friday, May 11, 2018

Gwa Sha

When I ran into an old pal a couple of months back, I had to do a double take. She looked fantastic, years younger than the last time I saw her! I badgered her for her beauty secret. Reluctantly, she shared with me that she had been using an ancient Chinese massage technique called Gwa Sha.

Gwa Sha is a healing medical treatment that has been used for centuries throughout Asia. An implement is used to scrape the skin. Gwa means to scrape and Sha is the term for the red skin rash that results from the scraping. The redness is temporary and should disappear shortly.
Traditionally, spoons and coins are used. Scraping the skin helps encourage blood flow to the area, bringing nutrients to the skin and additionally promoting lymphatic drainage and toxin release. Collagen levels are boosted, resulting in a slimmer and firmer face.
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I have been spooning my face daily for almost 2 weeks now and I do notice some differences. My face appears slightly lifted and the nasal labial folds and marionette lines are less prominent.The scraping actually exfoliates the skin and the effects are just like what you expect after a scrub - brighter and more even toned. Even the eye bags are less visible!


Do try this simple massage and let me know the results.

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26 comments:

  1. SandeeMay 11, 2018 at 7:31 AM

    They need to show this with old people. They always do this with young people. I'm just saying.

    Have a fabulous day. ♥

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  2. bettyMay 11, 2018 at 9:13 AM

    I'm going to try this! Its good to know you can see results since you've started it.

    betty

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  3. AlexMay 11, 2018 at 2:16 PM

    My mother didn't use spoons, but did do a routine every night before bed that included cream, and massaging the facial skin upwards for 10-15 minutes. It must have worked because everyone thought she looked 10-12 years younger than she was. :D

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  4. Lydia C. LeeMay 14, 2018 at 1:58 AM

    I need to do this -I also think I need to google marionette lines as I suspect I have them #globalblogging

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  5. Hena TayebMay 14, 2018 at 2:54 PM

    Oh wow I am intrigued.. it looks fascinating.. good to hear you have noticed a difference in only two weeks.

    http://www.henatayeb.blogspot.com

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  6. stevebethereMay 15, 2018 at 2:28 AM

    I agree with Sandee LOL

    Have a spoontastic week :-)

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  7. white and vintageMay 15, 2018 at 4:13 AM

    I have nerver heard about this, but it looks amazing. I want to try this. Thanks for sharing. I follow you and I would be happy if you follow back :)
    Have a nice week!

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  8. Indah Nuria SavitriMay 15, 2018 at 7:37 AM

    I heard about it before but never really tried it, Veronica. I guess it will be great to try it soon :)

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  9. NanaHoodMay 15, 2018 at 7:43 AM

    Interesting! Will check it out!

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  10. XmasDollyMay 15, 2018 at 9:19 PM

    Hmmmm I agree with Sandee they really do need to use older models. I've never heard this one before, but I have my routine and I've been trying the Crepe Erase. So far it's done NOTHING and it really irks me that I fell for this.. well they say you can get your money back, so we'll see. Have a great day my friend! hugs

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  11. Amanda McCuskerMay 16, 2018 at 8:24 AM

    That's really interesting! It seems like a better option than the products I am using on my face. I will have to give this a try, especially for the uplifting part. Have a great week :)

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  12. SandeeMay 16, 2018 at 8:26 AM

    Have a fabulous Wordless Wednesday. ♥

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  13. SakurankoMay 16, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    Oh very interesting
    xx

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  14. pilch92May 16, 2018 at 4:01 PM

    I am going to try this, I need all the help I can get :)

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  15. Shooting Stars MagMay 16, 2018 at 6:02 PM

    How interesting! I've never heard of this, but that's awesome you're seeing results. #bloggersbest

    -Lauren
    www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  16. kidcandoodleMay 17, 2018 at 6:13 AM

    Really? I'm very skeptical as I usually fall for these things!

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  17. The Queen of CollageMay 19, 2018 at 9:59 AM

    This sounds like rather a strange practice to me #GlobalBlogging

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  18. NigelMay 20, 2018 at 1:08 PM

    What an interesting post Thank you for linking to #Thatfridaylinky please come back next week

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  19. Sarah StockleyMay 21, 2018 at 3:28 AM

    Well who'd have thought!? I am 37 and I still feel young but have noticed my skin is not as glowy as it once was. I must give the spoons a try. #FabFridayPost

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  20. Sarah HoweMay 22, 2018 at 11:53 AM

    How interesting! Not heard of this before but glad working for you. Thanks for sharing with #bloggersbest x

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  21. Ruth - Mummy and the MexicansSeptember 29, 2018 at 10:02 PM

    Sounds intriguing! Maybe I should try this, thanks for sharing. I like the fact it doesn't cost anything! #kcacols

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  22. JoSeptember 30, 2018 at 3:07 PM

    Maybe it works on an oilier skin, but as my skin is really dry I would be scared to do this. Interesting concept though! #KCACOLS

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  23. Emma DoweyOctober 4, 2018 at 7:23 AM

    absolutely need to try this! If it works on eye bags then that is a plus for me! Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next time!

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  24. UnknownOctober 8, 2018 at 8:33 AM

    Anything that helps drain the lymphatic system and release all those toxins is definitely good! #kcacols

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  25. Sensational Learning with PenguinOctober 11, 2018 at 2:24 PM

    I’ve never heard of this before, but hey it seems easy enough and absolutely free, so I may well try it out. Could do with firmer and fresher looking skin x
    #KCACOLS

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  26. AwduresOctober 12, 2018 at 5:29 AM

    Ok, this looks a bit odd. Massaging myself with a spoon to make myself look younger? Sure. I'll give anything a go :D
    #KCACOLS

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