Beauty
Without one, your massage… will not feel so great.
Azadeh Shirazi, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist atLa Jolla Dermatology, tells Bustle.
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Shirazi echoes this and points to the techniques primary benefits ofreduced inflammationandfacial tension relief.
Many people also find that doing gua sha helps sculpt their face and define the jawline, adds Shirazi.
Michelle Henry, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist in NYC.
Zeichner suggests an out and down software as opposed to upwards movements.
The goal is to remove excess fluid from the skin, he tells Bustle.
So you want to use the tool in the direction that lymphatic fluid normally flows in.
Heavy strokes can lead to bruising, irritation, and broken capillaries, Shirazi warns.
Together, the nutrients help soothe the skin and leave it healthily illuminated.
For Sensitive Skin
Shirazi recommendsDrunk Elephants Marula Oil, which moisturizes and protects the skin.
