How to Use a Gua Sha

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A traditional Chinese healing therapy, gua sha works on the principle of healing your skin through scraping it with a massage tool.

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How Does a Gua Sha Help?

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Ways to Use One

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Neck

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Third Eye

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Cheeks

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Side Forehead

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