With most of the world still on lockdown, celebrating your love with your Valentine this year may be safest at home with a DIY treat. A quiet dine-in romantic dinner would normally do the trick if it wasn’t for the cooking-at-home burnout that most of us are likely experiencing by now. Do you need a DYI Valentine’s gift that doesn’t require going out but over-the-top luxurious? If yes, read on!
Some may believe that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach but I think it is much more romantic through his face. What is more pleasurable and perfect than pampering your loved one with a facial during this stressful pandemic era? Actually, nothing! You get to soothe and beautify his skin with your loving touch and give him your full attention as you rejuvenate his face and turn back the hands of time. It’s almost like a gift to yourself. After all, you will be spending your Valentine’s Day with a happier and handsomer companion afterwards. If you haven’t given anyone a facial before, it may sound just a little intimating but it’s really much easier than doing a facial on yourself.
What is a Gua Sha Facial?
A Gua Sha facial is the newest trend in the spa industry. I was introduced to it at a spa industry virtual event, Live Love Spa, last week. I was intrigued by result of the DYI treatment and loved how relaxing it was as I glided the tool over my face. Gua Sha is a Chinese facial massage (also know as Eastern face lift) performed with a tool made of jade or quartz. It stimulates blood circulation and activate lymphatic drainage which minimizes the appearance of winkles and puffiness resulting in a more youthful look to the skin. I suggest buying a Gua Sha tool made of rose quartz, the stone of unconditional love. It encourages trust and harmony in relationships. What more do you want from a Valentine’s gift!
How do you use a Gua Sha tool?
Like any “how to” question, there’s not a shortage of Youtube videos to show you how. Though I am not an esthetician, I combined my 20+ years spa management experience with the professional demo I saw last week to dig up a trusted video (bottom of the page) on Gua Sha facial to guide you step-by-step.
You should start at the neck and work your way up to the forehead. This way, you’re creating a clear path for the fluids in your face to drain. Follow these simple steps or watch the video below should equip you to create a fabulous Gua Sha facial experience.
- Prep the skin with a facial mist to hydrate .
- Apply a few drops of facial serum or oil to the face for glide. The starter kit at www.ShopLiveLoveSpa.com includes the rose quartz Gua Sha tool, a serum and a technique card.
- Start at the neck and work your way up to the forehead
- Use upward and outward strokes on the neck, jawline, chin and mouth area
- Sweep across the cheeks, press gently under the eyes and across the eyebrows
- End with upward strokes on the forehead to the hairline
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