Facials are a popular noninvasive aesthetic treatment. The Gua Sha facial is a specialized facial that many patrons are requesting by name. Here, Licensed Esthetician Megan Luchuck answers questions about the Gua Sha facial, including its benefits and what to expect during treatment.
Facials are performed by licensed estheticians and other types of licensed skin care professionals, including dermatologists. During a facial, products are applied to the skin to cleanse, exfoliate, and nurture it. In addition to cleansing and exfoliating, facials often involve masking, hydrating, and moisturizing.
The Gua Sha facial is rooted in traditional Chinese medicine. This specialized facial involves using a multi-edged tool that aims to reduce tension, increase lymphatic drainage, and improve blood circulation. To help us better understand what to expect from a Gua Sha facial, we turn to Licensed Esthetician Megan Luchuck.
Gua Sha Facial Q&A with Megan Luchuck
Q: What are the benefits of facials?
Megan: There are several benefits of facials, including:
- Relaxation and stress relief
- Deep cleansing
- Lessening the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
- Stimulating blood flow, which brings nutrients to the surface of the skin
- Detoxification
- Treating specific skin concerns with specialized products catered to your needs
Q: How does a Gua Sha facial differ from other types of facials?
Megan: Unlike other facials, Gua Sha uses a specific stone with several different edges to massage, lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, sculpt the face, release fascial adhesions under the skin, help de-puff, and clear stagnation under the skin.
Q: What can one expect to experience during treatment?
Megan: It’s a very relaxing treatment that starts with cleansing, exfoliation, and steam treatment. Then, we start the Gua Sha, which is very relaxing – some people even fall asleep.
After Gua Sha is performed, you receive a treatment mask and hand and arm massage. Then, you are finished off with products tailored to your specific skin concerns.
Q: What are the key benefits people can expect from a Gua Sha facial?
Megan: Following a Gua Sha facial:
- Skin will be brighter and clearer
- Fine lines and wrinkles will be less noticeable
- The face will be more sculpted
- The face will appear less puffy
- Skin will appear more plump and hydrated
Q: How frequently should one receive facials for optimal results?
Megan: It’s always recommended to receive facials once a month, but not everyone can do that. So, the next best option is quarterly, when the seasons change.
In addition to the Gua Sha, Megan offers several other types of facials, including mini facials and hydrodermabrasion facials.
If you’re in Morgantown, WV or surrounding areas and interested in learning more or booking a Gua Sha facial, contact us today!
Megan Luchuck, Licensed Esthetician
Megan was born and raised in Bridgeport WV. Megan has always been passionate about holistic wellness, skin care, and beauty. She attended and graduated from Morgantown Beauty College in 2018.
After graduating, Megan fell more in love with the ability to help people with their skin care needs holistically. She loves organic, natural beauty products and loves showing people that they can still get the results they want without crazy chemicals or painful procedures.
Megan became a Glownar Aesthetics Hydro Soline 4-1 Facial Expert in 2020 and obtained her Gua Sha Certification in 2021.
Megan loves spending time with her husband and her dogs, being in nature, camping, and time with her family.
