205: Gua Sha + Body Brushing For Skin Health w/ Gianna De La Torre, L.Ac

The Healthy Skin Show

Have you ever tried gua sha or dry brushing? Both these practices are linked to better lymph drainage, which can have a positive impact on skin health! My guest today will explain how.

Gianna De La Torre is a licensed acupuncturist and herbalist for the last 12 years.

In 2018 she co-founded Wildling with Jill Munson and Britta Plug. She also became a mom in the same month that Wildling launched.

Gianna still offers facial and intuitive acupuncture sessions in Los Angeles, California.

Join us as we talk about how gua sha and dry brushing can improve skin health.

Have you ever tried gua sha and body brushing? Tell me about it in the comments!

In this episode:

• How did Gianna get into the world of gua sha, dry brushing, etc.?
• How to use a gua sha tool on the face and body
• Why is having slip important when using a gua sha tool?
• How is dry brushing different to gua sha?
• Can you do gua sha if you have skin rashes?
• Is gua sha just for adults?

Quotes

“You're really gently increasing the flow of chi and blood. And you're guiding that emphatic fluid down towards the lymphatic centers so that your skin is deep puffed, you're relieving facial tension, and relaxing the muscles. You're also smoothing the fascia, which is the connective tissue.” [9:08]

“You're never going to use the technique directly over an active skin issue, whether that be acne or whether it's eczema or a rash or anything like that.” [19:20]

Links

Find Gianna online here and here

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