Why Gua Sha is a Better Answer Than Botox
As we age our skin inevitably changes, and it can be hard to adjust to these newfound differences in our appearance and find power in how our beauty shifts as we grow. Most of us aren’t afraid of the wisdom, experience, and effervescence of aging, so why be worried about wrinkles? If you’re looking for something to increase your confidence, then we fully believe in Gua Sha as a tool to support skin aging without invasive treatments like Botox.
While Botox is an injectable toxin that temporarily paralyzes your muscles, Gua Sha is an ancient traditional Chinese medicinal practice that uses a stone for gentle facial massage to boost circulation, reduce wrinkles and fine lines, and support lymphatic draining. While the desired end results are similar, the way these two techniques accomplish them are drastically different.
Botox works to freeze muscles, and while this can help prevent facial expressions that heighten skin aging, it also blocks the flow of fluids such as blood, lymph, and qi (the body’s life force energy) to the areas you’re targeting. In contrast, gua sha does the opposite. It supports the movement and flow of these energies and fluids to not only reduce wrinkles but also support skin plumpness and radiance.
It’s no doubt that Botox can feel like a quick fix in response to our changing bodies, but facial Gua Sha is a better option for longevity. Through regular practice, like the Gua Sha work used in our Intuitive Facial Ritual, your skin will benefit from a sculpted suppleness that aligns with your natural beauty. It’s a way to both cherish the changes our body faces as we gain years and experience while honoring your true beauty. To let yourself shine inside and out.
If you’re looking to give Gua Sha a try and see the possible benefits for yourself, there’s no better way than to book an Intuitive Facial Ritual. Our highly skilled estheticians can assess and respond to your skin with techniques such as Gua Sha, facial cupping, and lymphatic brushing on top of using our skin care lines to support the skin. If you’re looking for another way to nurture your skin and self, give facial Gua Sha a try!
—Written by: Annie Lindenberg