Dr. Salma Al-Bargawi: Jade Stone is an amazing discovery for facial tightening and collagen stimulation.
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- 19th June 2023
Recently, the phenomenon of using jade stone in skin massage for the purpose of freshness, facial tightening, and reducing sagging has become widespread. What is a jade stone?
According to Dr. Salma Youssef Al-Bargawi, a consultant in dermatology, cosmetics, and laser diseases, jade stone "Gua Sha" is considered a precious stone that ancient Chinese people claimed to have magical healing properties and the ability to relieve and calm pain.
The "Gua Sha" tool is marketed as improving the skin, treating the skin, tightening sagging, and reducing signs of aging.
Al-Bargawi added that this coincides with many skincare manufacturers attaching this tool to their products responsible for facial care.
Through her work as an assistant professor at the College of Medicine, Imam Muhammad bin Saud University in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Salma asked the question: Is the jade stone "Gua Sha" tool effective?
And is it worth the effort?
Benefits of Jade Stone
According to scientific studies, "Gua Sha" has many important benefits, such as:
1- Stimulating blood circulation, which increases the amount of oxygen and nutrients to the skin, which may improve skin health.
2- Stimulating lymphatic drainage and reducing swelling.
Studies have yet to determine some of the benefits of jade stone "Gua Sha," such as:
Alleviating chronic bone or muscle pain.
Reducing inflammation.
Can jade stone be an alternative to fillers?
It is worth noting that using strong and repetitive pressure may stimulate collagen to some extent, but it will not treat sagging problems that require procedures such as facelifts, and it will not replace Botox or fillers for those who need them.
The stone itself does not have a magical effect, but it can solve simple problems. Results can be achieved through massage and routine, and by continuing to stimulate blood circulation.
The stone itself does not replace cosmetic procedures, nor does it treat skin diseases, especially skin problems such as inflammation, where it may cause skin irritation.