Green beauty would not be what it is without the rich history of beauty tools and ingredients that have inspired our brand founders and skincare experts worldwide to bring awareness to these practices and the scope of their healing. It is with deep respect that we dive into the history of these cult status ingredients and tools found at The Detox Market.
GUA SHA
Gua Sha treatment is a healing modality, derived from traditional Chinese Medicine practices. It is said to have originated from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and even earlier in the Palaeolithic Era in forms other than the popularized gemstone form we know of today.
“Gua” means to scrape while “Sha” means sand, symbolic of the lymphatic fluid in the body which accumulates toxins and is prone to stagnation.
Gua Sha massage unblocks and restores the flow of Qi energy (think blood vitality) in the area of application, allowing flow and inviting luminous, clear skin and tension release.
The widely known jade crystal is revered as a symbol of longevity, abundance and healing. Modern Gua Shas are fashioned with a myriad of crystals such as rose quartz, the ever popular stone of self love.
Precious Nephrite Jade is featured in The Lanshin Pro Gua Sha Tool, founded by Acupuncturist and Herbalist, Sandra Lanshin Chiu, LAc. Deeper in tone than other forms of jade, it can appear luxuriously black. Jade is actually formed in a variety of deeply calmative colours like the soft green we see in the Province Apothecary Jade Roller.
A common thread in traditional beauty practices is the holistic mind-body approach. Cultivating calm and supporting the body’s internal functions is the cornerstone of a mindful skincare regime and deeply interwoven into the everyday.
MANJISTHA
Manjistha is a herb integral to Ayurveda as both a blood purifier and antioxidant.
In skincare this translates to clearing blockages and balancing inflammation of pitta and kapha excess: two of the three doshas in Ayurvedic methodology.
For the herb’s ancient and modern applications, look no further than Ranavat’s Luminous Ceremony Cream Cleanser for the star ingredient and a cleanser texture fit for royalty.
GOLDEN MILK/TURMERIC
As we treat our skin on the surface, we often overlook the internal harmony that promotes a glowing complexion.
This is expertly achieved in Lake and Oak’s Sun Mylk, an adaptogenic tea that takes inspiration from golden milk which has its roots in Ayurveda as well. The root is tri-doshic and can benefit all constitutions.
Golden milk is an ancient Indian recipe for a variety of ailments and your anti-inflammatory “go to”, (much needed to combat today’s oxidative stress levels). Turmeric is the main component of this delicious healing treat. The golden root has been used as a topical brightening agent for skin in both ceremony and everyday rituals.
Originally posted at The Detox Market.
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