Ache /Pimples Gua Sha Techniques

Acne, also known as "youthful pimples," is a common chronic inflammatory skin condition. It often occurs in individuals with excessive sebum production and is associated with factors such as dietary imbalances, excessive mental stress, hormonal disturbances, and constipation.

Although acne may appear similar, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) analyzes its causes differently. Facial redness in acne is considered a manifestation of "internal heat," with the source of this heat originating from imbalances in the body's vital energy （Qi） and blood circulation. 

Therefore, in scraping therapy (gua sha) for treating facial acne, the focus is not directly on scraping the affected facial areas but rather on addressing the root causes. The therapy involves scraping the meridians and holographic area connecting to the face to regulate the circulation of vital energy and blood in the internal organs, effectively extinguishing the "internal heat source." This approach aims to restore balance to the body's internal environment, harmonizing the Yin and Yang, and achieving equilibrium in vital energy and blood circulation.

Gua Sha Techniques for Acne （Method by Chinese Gua sha expert Professor Zhang ）

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In the principle of using gua sha therapy for acne treatment, scraping should generally not be performed directly on the face, especially on areas where acne is present. Directly scraping the acne-affected areas may potentially worsen skin infection and should be avoided.

Follow these Gua Sha steps to balance your internal Qi and blood, ultimately reducing acne fundamentally at its root:

• Use the comb side of our Almighty tool to gently scrape the top, back, and sides of your head, following the meridian pathways on your scalp.
• Use the flat side and U-curve side to scrape from the base of your skull downwards to your back, following the Du and bladder meridians.
• Locate your Hegu LI 14 acupressure point . Utilize the pointed end to knead and apply pressure to this acupressure point for 1-3 minutes. This acupressure point connects to our face and is beneficial for addressing facial issues.
• Use the flat side to gently scrape both sides of your hand's inner surface, which corresponds to the reflexology area of your stomach and intestines.

When performing these Gua Sha steps, you are effectively clearing the main meridians and scraping reflexology areas below the face.This process restores balance to the body's internal environment, harmonizing Yin and Yang, and provides a healthier way to address the root cause of facial acne.

Give these steps a try and you should start noticing a difference soon!

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