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As you scroll through your social media feeds, the vibrant colors and captivating visuals of beauty influencers catch your eye. On Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, beauty influencers lavish praise on the Gua Sha tool in their perfectly curated posts. The sound of their enthusiastic voices fills your ears as they talk about the benefits of this ancient Traditional Chinese medical procedure.

However, it’s important to remember that these influencers, despite their glamorous appearances, may lack the in-depth expert knowledge and understanding of Gua Sha. That being said, the subtle scent of uncertainty lingers in the air as you question the credibility of their information.

Gnarly, eh?

What are the common mistakes that women often make when performing Gua Sha, a Traditional Chinese medicine technique, according to experts?

Discover 3 common mistakes made by women when performing Gua Sha, according to experts, not influencers. Because every girl should have optimal results and avoid these common mistakes.

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TL: DR A quick post glance:

1. What is Gua Sha, like really, what is it?
2. Applying cold to the Gua Sha tool | mistake 1
3. Confusing Gua Sha with a lymph draining technique | mistake 2
4. Using the wrong tool for Gua Sha | mistake 3

Sound juicy? Okay, Ladies. Let’s start!

1. What is Gua Sha, like really, what is it?

Facial Gua Sha is a significant natural technique that enhances skin health and vitality. It aims to restore a youthful glow, contour and lift the skin, as well as smooth, de-congest, de-puff, and brighten it (Lanshin, 2018). This is a technique rooted in Traditional Chinese medicine, which involves gently scraping the skin using a smooth-edged tool. This promotes blood circulation and helps release tension.

Please watch the video below where acupuncturist Sandra Lanshin Chiu, L.Ac. provides a Gua Sha tutorial. This tutorial is designed to help you easily follow along at home, specifically so that you can learn about this wonderfully relaxing, rejuvenating, and beautifying practice. It is a shorter version of her 2-hour hands-on class offered in New York and Los Angeles.

Sandra Lanshin Chiu, L.Ac., is a skilled acupuncturist and herbalist with a specialization in harnessing the power of Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat and revitalize the skin. In this video, which was filmed in 2018 when Sandra was 43 years old, she shows how she applies these techniques both to herself and her clients.

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2. Applying cold to the Gua Sha tool | mistake 1

Applying cold to your Gua Sha tool is another mistake to avoid. In Traditional Chinese medicine, it is believed that this practice can have a detrimental effect on the body’s energy. According to this belief, exposing the tool to cold temperatures can disrupt blood circulation, resulting in a slower flow of blood.

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3. Confusing Gua Sha with a lymph draining technique | mistake 2

Many women who are not familiar with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) often mistakenly confuse Gua Sha with a lymph draining technique. However, experienced acupuncturists, like Sandra Lanshin Chiu, L.Ac, advise against performing a “lymph draining” technique on the neck using this tool. Chiu argues that Gua Sha is a one directional repetitive stroke technique that goes deeper into the skin, beyond the lymphatic system, to restore a youthful glow, contour, and lift the skin. Additionally, it helps to smooth, de-congest, de-puff, and brighten the skin.

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4. Using the wrong Gua Sha tool | mistake 3

Lastly, there is the error of using the wrong tool for Gua Sha. Experts stress the significance of utilizing a tool that is specifically designed for this technique in order to prevent any potential harm or adverse effects.

Please watch the video below where acupuncturist Sandra Lanshin Chiu, L.Ac. dives deeper into a Gua Sha common mistakes:

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Major Takeaways

You now uncovered 3 common mistakes made by women when performing Gua Sha, according to experts, not influencers.

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