Having a facial treatment gives you oh, so glowing, healthy, fabulous looking skin. Part of the fabulousness is the facial massage, which has a long history of boosting circulation, relieving tension, and stimulating the skin, resulting in that much coveted glow.

How does a Facial Massage Work?

There are many types of facial massages, and they all have similarities which greatly benefit the overall health of your skin. Facial tension contributes to many aspects of the aging process. We often clench our jaws, wrinkle our foreheads, and crunch our eyes, squinting at screens, and creating or deepening existing fine lines and wrinkles. You hold a lot more tension in your face than you realize.

Relaxation during a facial treatment, and the gentle releasing of tension in your face through a facial massage, softens the lines and goes a long way in reducing stress. A facial massage works on the pressure points in your face, including the eyebrows, jaw, and neck. This helps what is going on with the muscles beneath the skin, just as much as it does with the elasticity of the skin itself.

Benefits of doing a Facial Massage during a Facial Treatment Facial massages are done with oils or lotions. They warm-up the skin, which helps with the absorption of creams and masks. A facial massage includes the skin on the face from the jawline to the forehead, temples, and cheeks. The slow pace of movement and the gentle touch, promotes positive energy in an upward sweeping motion, while pressure applied to the skin improves circulation and increases blood flow.

What is a Gua Sha stone?

A Gua Sha stone is one of the tools which can be used for facial massage. It is typically made out of a semi-precious stone, like rose quartz. A Gua Sha stone was originally used in an intense scraping action to encourage skin to heal itself, however, the newer trend is a much gentler approach, especially on the

face. A Gua Sha stone varies in size and shape, should be well made, and easy to hold in your hand. A facial Gua Sha stone has small edges that are best for the jawline, forehead, cheeks, and around delicate eye area.

Gua Sha Stone Benefits and Use During a facial, the Gua Sha stone is used on a clean face after applying a serum, face oil, or a moisturizer of choice, so skin is slippery.

When used regularly, a Gua Sha stone can help with lymphatic drainage. A slow lymph system can cause swollen or puffy skin. Using the Gua Sha stone helps move fluids and increase circulation which in turn improves your glow. It also helps relax your stiff facial muscles, and facial tissues, tightens skin, and

gives you an overall brighter complexion.

Additional Tips, and Tricks

The Gua Sha stone should always be kept clean, and dry before using. The stone should be held firmly with the flat part resting on your skin. Extra time can be spent on areas which would benefit, such as knots of tension in the face or neck. Morning usage will reduce puffiness, whereas night usage relaxes

your face muscles before sleep. Use the Gua Sha stone three times a week for best results.

In all seasons, facial treatments and facial massages at Glow Spa will boost your glow and leave you feeling fabulous.