Skincare Myth-Busting
Cucumber on the eyes? Toothpaste on pimples? The cucumber can definitely be cooling and pleasant and the pimple may dry out and shrink, but there are no miracle cures that help in the long run.
We’re bombarded with conflicting information every single day and we understand that it can be difficult to distinguish between what is true or false. Here we bust some of the most common skin care myths!
To Gua Sha Or Not To Gua Sha. Is That Even A Question?
What's with this popular buzzword: Gua Sha?
Well, a Gua Sha is a flat tool made of semi-precious stone, jade or rose quartz, that is used to massage the face. Even though the Gua Sha face tool has recently gone mainstream, it is a lot older than you think. This modern-day face scraping technique is based on a traditional Chinese healing practice known as Gua Sha. "Gua" means to stroke or press, and "Sha" refers to redness.
According to early practitioners, the redness that is obtained through scraping encourages the skin to heal itself. While the modern-day Gua Sha practice is less intense, it will still leave you with a well-sculpted face along with other remarkable results!
So what exactly are the benefits of this flat, otherwise unremarkable little stone? Keep reading!
Healthy Hair + Scalp
All healthy hair begins with your scalp. Think of your scalp as if it’s the soil of a garden. Poor soil quality (scalp) will directly affect the well being of the plants (hair) growing in it.
Hello Healthy Nails!
With so many nail polish options out there, why would we decide to use one brand exclusively at AO-The Space? Keep reading for an enlightening education on our exclusive line of nail polishes!