Body Gua Sha: I Tried It for Two Weeks and the Benefits Were Instant

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. The traditional Chinese medicine practice has been used for thousands of years, originating as a treatment for pain and sickness.

But the latest trend sweeping the world is to incorporate the whole body.“’s origin was not for cosmetic purposes,” explains , DACM, LAC, the resident acupuncturist at in New York City. “It has been used in Asia for centuries as a therapeutic to help treat illness."In recent years, the spotlight has been on gua sha for its skin benefits, including lifting and sculpting.

Wondering what exactly gua sha means? Well, it translates to “to scrape sand,” not only because the technique calls for a scraping motion, but also because of the light bruising that often appears after.

The red marks usually resemble the look of freshly raked sand.While you can use the same tools you're already using on your face, many brands have created larger versions that will contour the shape of your body better.