All About Guache Scrapers

A modern person has the ability to easily maintain a well-groomed and attractive appearance using various aids or devices. These include a variety of massagers that remove wrinkles, as well as special accessories such as a guache scraper. In this article, we will talk about this useful subject.

Before delving into the peculiarities of using a guache scraper, you should understand what it is. It is worth starting with the fact that guasha is the name of a Chinese healing technique... Translated from Chinese "gua" is pressure or stroking, and the second part of the word "sha" is a rash, redness.

Modern manufacturers produce high-quality scrapers that are used to embody the gouache technique. This is a kind of massage accessories. The most common varieties are jade or onyx in various shapes and sizes. According to Chinese healers, guasha is a technique that can relieve a person of stressful conditions, it promotes active tissue regeneration.

Unfortunately, no official large-scale studies have been carried out on a technique called guasha. Despite this, people using special scrapers achieve very good results.

Like any other massage techniques and devices, guache scrapers have certain indications and contraindications for use. They must be taken into account before proceeding with the implementation of healing procedures.

Let us consider in detail what is the indication for the use of guache scrapers.

• Using a similar technique, you can get rid of unpleasant and painful spasms.
• If it is necessary to restore normal blood circulation and lymph flow, then the guache scraper can be safely used for massaging.
• It makes sense to try a guache scraper if a person suffers from pain, as well as from ugly swelling.
• When you need to get rid of the unpleasant feeling of heaviness in the limbs, it is advisable to get to know the gua sha technique better.
• The modern hectic pace of life leaves its mark, so many people suffer from feelings of anxiety, as well as insomnia and loss of appetite. It is possible to cope with the listed problems if you use guache scrapers.
• The indication for the use of this technique is the loss of elasticity of the skin.
• If a woman suffers from cellulite, she can turn to a massage with gua sha scrapers. The fact is that these items demonstrate a good anti-cellulite effect.
• Many people purchase gua sha scrapers because they can effectively get rid of annoying pimples as well as acne breakouts.

Before buying and using a guache scraper, in order to see a positive effect from it, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the contraindications.

• According to experts, if a person's skin is hypersensitive or injured to one degree or another, then scrapers cannot be used.
• It is not allowed to use gua sha scrapers in the case of stage II acne.
• It is undesirable for people suffering from rosacea to massage the dermis with the objects in question.
• High blood pressure is a serious contraindication.
• In no case should you use scrapers for fractures.
• If a person suffers from any kidney disease, massage with guasha scrapers is contraindicated.
• Poor blood clotting is another serious contraindication to the use of scrapers.
• Do not use guache scrapers in case of febrile conditions.
• Pregnant and lactating women should not use gua sha scrapers. It is about massaging any part of the body.
• In case of cancer, it is contraindicated to use scrapers, as well as many other massage aids / devices.
• If a person suffers from allergic reactions to oils or massage creams, it is not recommended to use a scraper.
• Tumor formations of absolutely any localization are one of the most serious contraindications.
• The guache method is contraindicated if a person suffers from skin diseases of an infectious nature.
• In severe heart failure, scrapers should be avoided.
• And it is also forbidden to massage with guache scrapers if a person suffers from such an ailment as dropsy.

If there are any contraindications, then the use of any scrapers should be discarded. You can replace such devices with some other options with a similar effect.

Today, in specialized retail outlets and online stores, a lot of different types of guache scrapers are presented for the choice of buyers. All devices of this type are divided according to their shapes and materials of manufacture.

Modern models of gua sha scrapers come in a variety of shapes. The main thing that a person should pay attention to when choosing such devices is the absence of sharp parts and corners. These elements can cause serious injury during massage.

The most popular are scrapers with the following structure.

• Scallops... Popular varieties that are adapted for high-quality head massage. Demonstrate excellent massage effect.

• Triangle... Scrapers with a similar shape are optimal for massage of the neck and various parts of the human body.

• Square or heart. Models designed for back massage.

• Rectangle... Rectangular gua sha scrapers can be used to massage the body and face.

• Crescent or Houndstooth... Options that are suitable for facial massage.

Another criterion by which gua sha scrapers are classified is the material from which they are made. This parameter is very important. Initially, black buffalo horn soaked in special tinctures was used to make scrapers. A little later, the objects in question began to be made of bones, silver and various stones.

Today the most popular is the quartz scraper, especially the pink one. Such options can be found in many stores, they are very well snapped up. However, quartz is not the only material suitable for making scrapers. Today, even electronic variations that run on batteries can be found on sale. According to many users, there is practically no difference between "hand" and "electronic" accessories.

Materials of natural origin have many useful properties, therefore they are priority. That is why they cannot be replaced with cheaper plastic options. Simple metal varieties will not give the desired effect either. We will find out which materials are more suitable for the production of guache scrapers.

• Nephritis... The jade scraper is very common. Another name for jade is "stone of life". It was originally used in cosmetology in China. Scientists have received confirmation that the stone contributes to the improvement of blood microcirculation, as well as the active production of collagen. Thanks to this, the skin is effectively smoothed and tightened. Even a double chin can be effectively dealt with with high-quality jade products.

• Rose quartz. Plates made from this material are also very popular. Even in the days of Ancient Egypt, girls used rose quartz to preserve their beauty and youth. This stone helps in improving blood circulation, promotes the outflow of lymph, and leads to rapid regeneration of the dermis.

• Wood resin. It is an affordable material obtained from wood. Compared to more common natural stone options, it costs a lot less. True, it should be noted that the resin does not have special properties in cosmetology, therefore, the benefits from it are much less.

• Agate... Devices made from this stone effectively help in the correction of wrinkles, tighten the oval of the face, and improve blood circulation.

• Wood... There are also wooden scrapers. Many people prefer the juniper or walnut options. These are more affordable options, like the resin discussed above. Wood differs from stones in its higher strength. There are no chips left on the working surfaces of the wooden plates.

• Aventurine... A popular rock, which consists of quartzite, as well as mineral impurities that give the stone a certain color. Most often, devices made from high-quality green aventurine are on sale. It is recommended to massage problem areas with such scrapers in the morning and in the evening.

• Amber... Excellent material for the production of scrapers. Using the amber plate, you can easily disperse the lymph, solve the problem with puffiness and unnatural skin color. In addition, the considered accessories help to reduce inflammation, tighten the oval of the face, and make the skin smooth.

These are just a few of the materials that modern guache scrapers are made of.And also popular are specimens of amethyst and other useful stones. Some stores also sell a brass accessory.

The considered devices for a healing massage must be selected very carefully and deliberately. We will find out what criteria should be used as a starting point in the search for “our own” guache scraper.

• First of all, such a massager must have a suitable shape. The correct structure of the plate depends on which area you will massage. Above, various types of scrapers were listed - it is not difficult to find the right option.
• Another important criterion for the selection of a guache massager is the material of its manufacture. Of course, a person can purchase a cheap version made of artificial materials, but it is best to give preference to stone products. Stone scrapers are more expensive, but they bring more benefits, as well as a positive effect. You can also purchase a specimen made of natural wood for self-massage, but it will also be inferior to stones in many respects (except for the degree of strength).
• It is recommended to purchase such a universal massager produced by a well-known company. Original branded accessories are of perfect quality, do not have any flaws. These products can be found in many specialty stores and on the internet.
• If the scraper is bought in a store, and not ordered on some online site, it is advisable to carefully examine it. The surface and structure of the product must be perfect. The presence of chips, burrs, cracks or pointed elements should be a reason for refusing to purchase.

If it was possible to choose the ideal type of massage device for the guache technique, then the person will only have to use it correctly.

According to cosmetologists, a properly selected guache scraper can be used without problems at home. The use of this massage accessory does not cause any particular difficulties. Consider the instructions for performing head and face massage.

• A plate of stone (or wood, if such an option was purchased) must be kept at an angle of 15 degrees.

• In the neck area, you will need to make short and horizontally directed movements, resembling strokes... They should follow from top to bottom from the head to the collarbone area. The repetition of these manipulations should be at least 5-10 times.

• According to experts in the field of Chinese medicine, movement from the eyebrows and throughout the frontal area promotes hair growth. The mechanism of action in this case is associated with an improvement in blood circulation.

• The scraper blade can also be applied to the skin under the eyes or over any redness. Due to this, it will be possible to reduce or completely remove swelling. After that, it will be necessary to use the curved part of the scraper, the skin is treated with it, making dash movements, but only in the same direction.

• To get rid of unnecessary tension in the area between the eyebrows, you should hold the accessory in the glabella region. It is allowed to make light stroking movements.

• To eliminate ugly puffiness, you will need to apply moderate pressure on the massage lines... If it is necessary to work on muscles or facial contours, more intensified influences are allowed.

If you adhere to these massage schemes at home, you can achieve very good results.

People leave a lot of different reviews about gouache scrapers. One part of users is delighted with the use of these devices, and the second notices certain disadvantages. As a rule, people are satisfied with gua sha scrapers, since the latter are affordable, easy to use. In many reviews, users talk about the excellent massage effect that the products in question have.In addition, most of the buyers noticed a high efficiency from the use of stone plates.

Negative reviews of gouache scrapers are much less common. Usually, people are not satisfied with the fact that it takes a long time to achieve noticeable results with such adaptations. And also many users are upset by the fact that there are a large number of contraindications to the use of scrapers.