GUA SHA FROM A DERMATOLOGIST’S PERSPECTIVE
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- čas přidán 27. 04. 2024
- As you know, I speak a lot about the gut-brain-skin connection. Chronic stress can take a huge toll on your immune health and the health of your skin. Self care through facial massage and other skincare rituals can fit so easily into your daily routine and can help you de-stress, which is so critical for your overall health, your gut health, and the health of your skin.
Gua Sha is not a new technique, but it is getting a lot of attention lately and I’ve been getting a lot of questions about it.
So, in this video, I’m leveraging my medical training and knowledge to share a dermatologist’s perspective on Gua Sha. I’m sharing realistic benefits you can expect from consistent use, how it affects lymphatic draining, how it compares to Botox, my favorite ways to use the tool, and when you should think twice before buying or using a Gua Sha tool.
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It does work amazingly on the neck and jowls. 2 weeks of using gua sha 2x a day...jowls are gone. 2 weeks of I was told I looked 40. I'm 63.
What moves and how many times do you use the tool in the jowl atea?
@sa pasa I do this twice daily. I use wood tools, not stone. I practice wood sculpting all over the body, but for the face I work diligently in upward motions, then lighter motions with my fingers in downward motions (lymphatic drainage patterns.) I start first with "pinching" to get the blood, any fat pads and collagen to start working. It's very meditational. I play my favorite music, I find this very medicinal. I switch up oils, lotions and b4 bed use 100% collagen. I make my own serums from herbs I grow. I think my favorite now is lavender, basil and wild mint mixed with a gel base moisturizer. But I think any pure organic lotions seem to work best, nothing in products I don't know. I do my homework.
@@The__SHOW TY. Perhaps you can upload a video? Where did you get the wood tool? I am wondering if it is better to use fingers rather than the tool under the eye for puffiness? Is 5 mins a day sufficient?
@sa pasa I don't do video. lol I'm sorry. It's quite simple. I concentrate where I need it most. But not 5 minutes per spot. I started with 10 strokes on each area. My lower area I concentrate more on. 3 upward movements on the neck (I always do 15 -20 strokes here and on the jowls area. And they were awful!) I concentrate on the fat pads that pull the face down just above the jowls. This is an important spot for me. All 15 to 20 upward motions. I always pinch first, then end with light finger work in a downward manner. People are shocked that I'm 63, 🙄 lol. A mother of one of my daughter's friends asked how old I was and she screamed, "HOW?" this I found quite fun. I offer to teach people, but most just won't do it. The whole practice takes 5 minutes. I use nivea products and hyaluronic acid and add my herbs and combine creams sometimes. It really gets in my pores, not sure if it makes a difference what moisturizers to use. I like organic and natural ones. Mint feels great. Makes my skin tingle and herbs just feel fresh. And I'm learning about more herbs as I garden, too. 2 birds with one stone. I do this twice daily on the face. I also use a charcoal mask once or twice a week. I have a lot of freckles from the sun. This has helped a LOT too. Of course, diet and drinking a lot of water helps. Really helps with detoxing all impurities. If nothing else, people need to drink more water. Once u start its addicting and not hard at all. You must know this as a dermatologist. Sorry...
But I'm aggressive with the jawline, neck and jowl area.
Body sculpting I do 2x a week. This takes much longer, but is very worth it. Some people replace this practice for exercise. I don't think that's a great idea.
I hope I answerved your question. Sorry this was so long. If I get brave enough, I'll do a video. Wood sculpting is not my line of work. Because of my career, I'm suppose to be incognito. But the wood sculpting has worked wonders for me. Better then any device I've ever bought. 5 to 10 minutes with a cup of chamomile tea? I'm so relaxed after.
Blessings and happiness to you and all that read this!
@@The__SHOW Thanks a lot for your very detailed reply. It is very helpful and informative. I am going to look into vegetarian/vegan options for Calagan. I am a vegetarian myself and the thought of putting something that is not plant-based is quite repulsive to me. I’m inspired by you thank you again
I've struggled with eustachian tube dysfunction my whole life, along with a dust allergy. I started facial gua sha for the skin care benefits, but I keep doing it because of all the things I've tried to keep my ears from getting plugged up and tubes from collapsing, this has by far been the best. I can feel my sinuses and ears draining every time I do it. It's also so soothing and sends wonderful messages of self-care to the brain. :)
Thank you for your holistic approach and your honesty.
Very nice to hear this information from a professional!
Thank you so much for this! I never understood Gua Sha/never believed in it but I've seen a lot of before and after videos so I was curious! Thank you for spreading this knowledge and thank you for respecting the original practice! :)
Thank you so much for sharing this vid with all of us .
Your skin is beautiful and glowing 😊
So nice to finally hear a professional opinion on these thank you! So informative ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this very thoughtful and educational video.
I notice that Gua Sha flushes the skin. It seems like that would be a good thing to improve circulation and oxygenation to the skin.
This was a very refreshing analysis. I love it when people can respect others perspectives and simply explain another perspective that aligns with your orientation. Your choice of words was well crafted and I loved listening to you. Refreshing. Beautifully done!!!
Agree ❤️
Orientation? 😂 Makes it sound sexual
Yes very informative but the vocal fry is killing me😂
I love you just off of this 1 video! I know you may be a busy women, but, MAKE MORE VIDEOS!!😂 I love hearing confident people speak, and then simply looking at you; you're beautiful. I can definitely tell just off appearances that you take care, and are mindful af, and practice what you preach and know. I could learn tons from you. Love it.💚 (Subscribed)
SN-Lowkey direct competition with Dr. Drey's channel😉👍🏼 hah
Thank you for making this. I’ve been trying to find a video on this from a dermatologists perspective. I saw a video of an eye doctor claiming it didn’t work.
Other doctors saying that it doesn't work, it's just for the lymphatic system drainage.
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Very realistic!
Sincere thanks for your unbiased research and scientific perspective on Gua Sha, you have given it a very respectful amount of time to understand the method and its roots. As a Chinese person I just want to let you know that this video is one of the most informative on CZcams.
Thankyou once again.
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Excellent review and thoughts on gua sha. I have been using gua sha on my body for years and only recently started on my face. I do not know yet if it is helping but it definitely stimulates my blood flow and is super relaxing
Wow this is so amazing. I have a guasha but I was not sure how I should use it and if I should even use it ( I'm turning 30 this month!) but I do have those frown lines on my forehead. I think I'll concentrate my Gua Sha stone only on my forehead and on my jaw for tension release. I think it's going to be a good relaxing tool for me rather than a beauty tool and I could use that. Thanku!!!! So glad to have found your channel 💜
Thank you for this video, the little lecture on botox was very informative.
I was first introduced to traditional guasha and, while I do acknowledge its benefits, the bruising was too off-putting. Years later I received a skincare set that included a Jade roller and guasha tool. After doing some research, I realized that a lot of the techniques were similar to those I would use to perform a regular facial massage (lifting, wrinkles, double chin, eye bags).
The results: as far as appearance goes, the changes have been subtile but satisfactory. The biggest bonus for me, however, was getting rid of brain fog. Due to some underlying health issues, I've always felt like there was this heavy curtain over my eyes and forehead. I feel so awake, refreshed and energized after working on my face that I've ditched the morning coffee in exchange for short guasha session, just because the effect so much better than that of caffeine.
Thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing this
Pair with deep breathing to enhance the self care aspect
Thanks for this, I appreciate your expert opinion a lot. I was tempted by some of the CZcams videos showing good results for jawline definition, but at the same time was concerned by the lack of research spring the practice.
This has convinced me that there's no harm in giving it a go, in fact there could be benefits I didn't even consider, like stress and tension relief. Even if my jawline doesn't change, that's worth a try to me. Thank you!
Thank you for your truthfulness. Could you do a critique on face yoga? Whether it works or not etc? Thank you kindly
Awesome video!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Very nice video.......👌
Thanks for sharing! 🌹 💕❤️
Interesting stuff. I have a Foreo sensitive which I'm testing to cleanse, focusing on strokes like you describe with cleansing oil at night. Not doing Botox just now but may go back to it later. Best wishes!
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I just want that rose quartz heart because it's so pretty. I don't care about whether it can be used as a facial massage tool.
Thank you for confirming everything I believe about how Gua Sha works on the face. I have been performing Gua Sha in my practice for years. It’s hard to find any studies or physicians confirming the benefits. I also 💯 believe what you said about the muscle and the tension release. 😊
You have a video on techniques? As someone who has used it for year or know of a video you approve of?
I just started about a week ago to help with TMJ pain. I like to think it does make some difference in the muscles of my jaw.🤞
OMG.. You're gorgeous, doc 😍 nice beauty tool for depuffing ❤️ Ever heard of the kansa wand?✨
i beend doing this for 2-3 weeks and i do se a difference in the deep lines around my mouth and also makes my eye area a littel depuffed, i think it helps the blood circulation in my face gets a small boost ( i dont really work out ) also its very relaxing :D
i have also done it on my body and it has massivly helped out with alot of restriktions and nerv spasems in my left sholder& chest and arm ( but thats very deep work i would not recommend that on anyones face)
I am amazed. After a month the base of my neck is tighter. My upper neck is likely not to tighten like plastic surgery, but it IS looking tighter and better.
iv used it twice on my neck and IM like HOLY COW I SEE a difference. Iv always been into acupuncture and had it in sessions but started using it on my neck.
Does anyone have an amazon link for the guasha tools she used in her video? Great analysis and thank you!
i think its healthy for the skin to get blood flowing so not sure how much else it does but no harm in doing it if it makes you happy
Please do a video on facial cupping
Good lord why would you ever do cupping on your face?!
I’ve had cupping done on my back and had almost black bruises for weeks.
Edit: typo
Dr. Whitney,
Understanding the process of manual lymph drainage I'm a bit surprised with the technique you recommended and demonstrated here.
In the massage school I attended our 101 teacher taught us an excellent stomach massage that followed the track of the colon. We learned to 'start at the end' with small circular movements working back to the start of the colon then, proceed with the massage in the direction of movement through the organ. The reason: to release congestion at the end point, first, so 'things' can flow easier from the actual massage.
When I learned about Gua Sha the technique I learned was for energy flow along the meridians. Interestingly, it was a similar procedure__using the tool with short, light strokes toward the starting point but working from a distal area. Then, working from the starting point using long, slow, deeper strokes along the meridian, several times. This is for the same purpose, to avoid further congestion while increasing ease of flow.
As for under eye puffiness I, personally, would start closer to the ear/jaw area, working my way back to under the eye__then, getting into the inner corner working the under eye area, outward, even to the clavicle area.
Thank you for your professional critique of this method that is so popular now.
Btw, do you have a video on ''dermarolling"?
Love, Light, and Blessings.
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Very informative comment. Thank you!
I agree with the doctor. I get blocked which results in pain under my eyes and in my cheekbones. I can literally feel the draining when I gently massage from my eyes downwards under my cheekbones and across to under my ears. I found that naturally, once, when I massaged my face to bring me relief, without knowing about how the lymph glands drain. So, I would agree with her biology based method, as opposed to the traditional ideas - at least when you have a specific issue.
I'm not against traditional therapies - I have experienced the almost magical relief that acupuncture brings, as well as manipulation of the pressure point in the area between thumb and forefinger (a single acupuncture needle there once melted away a migraine instantly). I was taught how to manipulate that point to relieve pain anywhere in the body, but I haven't yet mastered it.
No magic just stimulation of nerve endings resulting in indigenous opiod release. Wait maybe it is magical😂
Endogenous
I enjoy using the tools. I have not seen any visible results but I do enjoy the relaxing routine. I see no lifting or improvement in skin. I may be too old at 57 to see any results.
I didn’t even have to listen to this…..the title says it all.
Interested in Procedures????
Yes…right!!!!
That’s a pretty honourable video, oddly enough.
Thank you so much!
Is possible to make this massage if you have face fillers like hialuronic acid?
Hi, not sure if you've already done a video on this and I just can't find it, but if you haven't, can you please consider doing an informational video on LED therapy for the skin? Thank you!
I’d love that too!
I tried it last night and I see the difference. I used the jade roller and any key with rounded tip🔑 🔑🔑....used the teeth part of the key for the jaw area, sanitized the key with alcohol, and then washed with natural soap before use.
I use spoons, lol. Thanks for the key tip ;)
I get dysport in my forehead so I shouldn't use it right in the area right ?
Thank you, doctor! What do you use on your skin to make it so glowy??
She wrote a book on how to get what her patients call "the Bowe glow"! 👍
While I haven't [yet] read it, we can see by looking at her that she knows a thing or twenty on the topic. 😉😘
How much would it cost to fly to your office to get this done?
Hello Beautiful Lady 💖😋
A Beautiful skin is work of many factors 🤔 Sleep diet no smoking or drinking a lot of water and many more 👌
Wondering if pulling the skin over and over with this may have a negative effect over time?
I've been doing intense gua sha (with spoons) for 2 weeks, and results have been amazing.
You mean your doing the actions of the crystal with spoons?
@@janiceward2169 yes =)
@@Yasmin-pi5pr Thankyou so interesting im gonna try it..👍
What a good idea! Thanks for sharing
You might also get the same benefits with bare hands, because what's really important it's the massage itself and not so much the tools ;-)
My facial features changed. I cursed the day I thought of using it. Now I'm trying to regain my facial features but I don't know how💔
Never did a thing for me and I used it night and day for two months, but I suppose if some people have puffiness due to lymphatic drainage issues it might encourage circulation and create a temporary improvement.
I tried this for the first time the other day. Bought one of these at TJ Maxx ($7.99). It felt so relaxing and my face did appear flushed afterward. I'll continue this along my jowls hoping to make them not as noticeable.
Hey so how is it going?))
I got mine at Marshall's same price! Nice!
I can understand using this method on the face but what is the difference between coining and skin brushing, as far as the body is concerned? Wouldn’t a loofah and some oil get you the same results?
Anne F King,
If you're referring to lymphatic draining, no real difference. If you're referring to releasing muscle tension or collagen production, big difference because of amount of pressure. Hope that helps. 💖🙌🙌🙌😺
Is a stainless steel gua sha okay to use?? Which do you prefer..stone or stainless steel? Ty
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Sure you won’t see this- late to this video. Was all set to go with qua sha then read some material and saw this. What if you are on blood thinners? I only take a baby aspirin but I bruise like crazy everywhere. Thin skin I guess. I’m 73
You must always put an oil on the face to do Gua Sha so it slides and just go lightly.
Also don't press on your skin, I have very sensitive skin (although very thick :)) and use it lightly because I don't want to upset my skin...
Could you link the Gua sha tool you used in this video? 💕
Some of my favorites are by Jenny Patinkin, Mount Lai and Wildling Beauty! Here are some links: wildling.com/products/empressstone, jennypatinkin.com/collections/main-collection/products/uplifting-gua-sha-heart
@@DrWhitneyBowe thank you Dr!
@@graceg5876 My pleasure!
how about that? It looks like on Christmas time ago.nim
Oh my God is that way I have a bunch of red veins all over my face now that I didn’t have before
Why are the AirPods in, doc? 🤔
They have a good mic and that’s why the video sounds clear
I learned Gua Sha from Katie Brindle and she has videos on CZcams. While Katie presses hard on her skin, I do not. You don't have too.
At my age I dream of puffiness to fill out the wrinkled😂
You are holding your goasha Tool wrong, you are going to hold the flat Side towards your skin, and never , NEVER , put the Sharp edges towards the skin.
Do you need the gua sha tool to utilize the techniques? Can you just massage your face and neck in the same way?
Hi! Personally, I've done both and I see better results using the Gua Sha tool. With the Gua Sha you can have better control over pressure and a more uniform technique. Also, your hands don't get tired, causing stress on your shoulders doing a self massage. I've seen great results and I'm almost 50. I suggest to watch this video: czcams.com/video/Bc12OTFzua0/video.html
You can, but its easier with a tool, I use spoons
"in our literature" wow just wow...
You are very beautiful 😂
I scrolled till the middle of the video and she was still TALKING, no examples. waist of time.
that’s not the point of the video
This reminds me of a video I recently watched of a practitioner doing guasha on a woman's back. And afterwards you see all the bruising and broken capillaries and the practitioner said the color of the bruising indicated she had "internal humidity". Internal humidity. Internal fμcking humidity!! Hilarious. I can agree that there's such a thing as lymphatic drainage massaging and that it can help with that, and help with inflammation and circulation. But honestly that was some caveman type understanding of what bruising is or why it occurs and that there's no such thing as internal humidity whatever the hell that is 😂😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣☠️