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Gua Sha And Jade Rolling: What are they and how do they work?

Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique that has been used for thousands of years. It has only gained popularity in the beauty world in the last ten years. Is it, though, worth the hype? Today we're talking about Gua Sha, Jade rolling, the disparity between the two, and whether or not they perform! So, first and foremost, what is Gua Sha and does it work? As previously said, Gua Sha is not a recent technique, but has been used as one of several techniques of Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years.  Occasionally referred to as "stroking" (Gua Sha translates to stroking). TCM practitioners use it to help increase blood supply and the transfer of “qi,” or electricity,...

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5 Reasons to Use a Face Mask Right Now

Relaxation Face masks can be very soothing as well as providing results that enhance the overall look of the face. Face masks, when mixed with herbal essential oils like mint and rosemary, will raise your spirits by calming your senses. Using a face mask should be seen as a privilege. When you wish to put on a shell for yourself, schedule some "me" time. Draw a hot bath, light some candles, and let the mask's magic begin to work. You'll be pulled into a fantastic sensory experience that will not only calm your mind and soul but will also leave you with beautiful skin.  Deep cleaning  Yes, washing every day aids in the cleaning of the skin by removing soil,...

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Simple Ways to Screen-Proof Your Skin

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it can only be a good thing at this time to be away from our devices.   It is scientifically and personally well known, that our screens are not doing a great deal of good for our skin, as well as being an eye strain. The blue (or highly visible energy) light they emit will penetrate into the deeper layers of our skin (as UVA sun rays) and break down collagen and elastin that accelerates aging and skin cell inflammation. Scientific evidence further confirms it, demonstrating genetic and cellular modifications in human skin cells, close to our electronic instruments, which were subjected to artificial visible light. Our skin cells essentially either get smaller, die,...

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