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February Seasonal Offer
£20 off
The Gua Sha Facial Experience
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To honour Chinese New Year and the ancient origins of Gua Sha, this ritual is available to book with £20 off the RRP (£95). Offer ends 6th March 2026.
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Use code - CNY20
The Gua Sha Facial
An ancient detoxifying practice to restore flow, clarity, and vitality — from the body to the face.
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Rooted in East Asian medicine, the Gua Sha Facial Ritual works by encouraging movement where the body has become stagnant — in the tissues, the blood, and the lymph. Using smooth stone tools and deliberate scraping techniques, this treatment supports detoxification, reduces congestion, and reawakens the skin’s natural brightness.
Why Gua Sha Begins on your back
Unlike most facials, this ritual begins with you lying on your front, as work starts on the upper back and shoulders.
In traditional practice, the back is a key area for circulation, immunity, and lymphatic drainage. Tension and stagnation here can restrict healthy flow to the neck and face.
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By first releasing congestion along the spine and shoulder blades, the body is prepared to move waste efficiently — allowing facial work to be more effective, lighter, and longer-lasting.
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This is a whole-body approach to skin health, not a surface-level treatment.
The Science of “Sha”
As the skin is gently scraped, you may notice temporary red or pink marks appear — known as “sha.”
These markings:
• Are not bruises
• Are not painful
• Do not indicate damage
Sha occurs when stagnant blood and metabolic waste are brought to the surface, allowing fresh circulation to replace it. This process increases oxygen delivery, stimulates the immune response, and supports detoxification.
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Examples of "Sha"
The marks typically fade within 2–5 days, often much sooner, and many clients report feeling lighter, clearer, and more energised afterwards.
From Circulation to Clarity
Once the body has been prepared, the ritual moves to the face, neck, and décolletage. The Gua Sha method on the face does not leave any marks.
Facial Gua Sha works to:
• Encourage lymphatic drainage
• Release facial tension
• Reduce puffiness and congestion
• Improve blood flow and skin tone
Over time, increased tissue mobility and circulation can help clear the underlying obstructions linked to acne, rosacea, dark circles, sensitivity, and dullness.
This is not about forcing lift — it’s about removing what blocks the skin’s natural vitality.
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The Results
Clients often describe this treatment as deeply grounding and clarifying.
You may notice:
• A brighter, clearer complexion
• Reduced puffiness and congestion
• Softer facial tension
• A sense of lightness through the upper body and face
Results continue to build with a course of treatments as circulation improves and stagnation clears.
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The Gua Sha Ritual is ideal for those who
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• Experience puffiness, congestion, or inflammatory skin conditions
• Feel “heavy” or stagnant through the upper body
• Are curious about traditional, results-driven healing practices
• Want a treatment that works systemically, not just cosmetically
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Treatment time: 1 hour
Please allow approximately 20 minutes extra for consultation, dressing time, and post-treatment hydration.
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Total time needed: 1 hour 20 minutes
Please review contraindications prior to booking.
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February Seasonal Offer - £20 off
To honour Chinese New Year and the ancient origins of Gua Sha, this ritual is available to book with £20 off the RRP (£95). Offer ends 6th March 2026.
Use the following code when booking - - - CNY20