The Answer to Wrinkles - Primally Pure Facial Gua Sha Stone!

Gua sha (pronounced "gwa sha") is an ancient Chinese practice to move energy, known as qi or chi, around the body. Gua sha has been used by the Chinese for treating medical conditions for well over 2,000 years. The practice of gua sha uses a tool to rub the skin in long strokes and is considered a natural, alternative therapy used to relieve neck pain and migraine headaches. According to the April 25, 2013, article on China Culture.org, "Gua Sha" by Yin Yin, Gua means "to scrape away illness." The scraping motion works by increasing the circulation of blood beneath the skin to promote healing.

Why Botox is not the answer!

Did you know that Botox (a form of Botulinum Toxin Type A - a neurotoxin), reduces wrinkles by targeting your nervous system. Botox acts to block signals between the facial nerves and facial muscles. Once the facial muscles are injected with Botox the muscles can no longer contract -- and the result -- your wrinkles temporarily relax and soften. The bad news is that you will need more injections over time. Hum adding more toxins to my body -- this does not sound clean to me!

I am very excited to introduce a skincare beauty tool that is much safer than Botox -- Primally Pure Facial Gua Sha Stone. According to Primally Pure, their Facial Gua Sha Stone is a "...healing technique that visibly rejuvenates the skin through light pulling + lifting massage motions using a smooth gemstone tool." Unlike the jade roller, which works primarily on the surface layer of the skin, the practice of Gua Sha is meant to be a deeper experience than to just stimulate the surface of the skin.

If you haven't heard about Gua Sha stones before, it works with your skin to help: Contour

Clearing

Depuffing

Plumping

Other health benefits from using the Primally Pure Facial Gua Sha Stone include: Promoting lymphatic drainage

Calming the nervous system

Clearing blockages and buildup of toxin, and excess fluid

Increasing the flow of oxygen and vital nutrients to your skin

The Primally Pure Facial Gua Sha Stone is made from Serpentine Jade and comes in a cute little black felt bag complete with an illustrated diagram instruction card.

Tips for using the Primally Pure Facial Gua Sha Stone: Always start with a freshly cleansed face.

Apply one of Primally Pure's skin-specific serums and/or one of the Primally Pure beauty creams before starting. This will allow the gua sha stone to glide more smoothly over the skin. Start with light pressure on the delicate areas of your face. You will see results almost immediately!

For more information about the practice of gua sha be sure to check out Primally Pure's September 4, 2019, post on Pure Life, "Gua Sha: Is this Beauty Trend Better Than Botox? " Written by Courtney O'Connor, a licensed holistic esthetician.

And, if you are ever in the town of Murrieta, California Primally Pure has a great retreat - The Spa at Primally Pure, offering several different holistic skincare treatments, including their Clarify Skincare Treatment, which incorporates the use of their Facial Gua Sha Stone.

The Spa at Primally Pure is located at 41120 Elm Street, Suite A, Murrieta, California. They are open Fridays from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. You can either fill out a form online, call at (951) 296-7721, or email them at thespa@primallypure.com.

The Primally Pure Facial Gua Sha Stone is a must-have facial tool! It will become your next skincare ritual for great-looking, healthier glowing skin at any age! I just received my own Primally Pure Facial Gua Sha Facial Stone and just started using it.

Stay tuned for my upcoming blog about the Primally Pure Ridged Facial Roller -- another must-have beauty tool!

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