A natural alternative to fillers and Botox: discover Cupping and Gua Sha.
Dermatological filler injections are a practice used by plastic surgeons and dermatologists on thousands of women worldwide to fill wrinkles and fine lines or add volume to the lips and cheekbones. Although not without risk (it involves introducing foreign substances into the body, after all), they were considered safe and are extremely popular, even among very young women, even before the age of 20. Recently, a study by a team of plastic surgeons in the United States, presented at the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, triggered alarm bells. Social media quickly filled with alarmist posts warning that fillers – which celebrities use and abuse – could cause cancer.
But what does this study really reveal? Do the fillers that so many people inject into their skin to regain youth or enhance features really cause cancer? Well, we need to be cautious.
No more lymphatic blockage.
The facts: fillers are essentially composed of hyaluronic acid, and what these studies reveal is that this compound (which the body produces, and which is injected in its artificial form in fillers) blocks lymphatic vessels, which help the body identify and eliminate toxins, including cancerous cells. In other words, it's possible that by "clogging" the lymphatic vessels, fillers interfere with our body's ability to eliminate unwanted cells (which we all produce) and thus increase the risk of cancer. But more investigation is needed. That is, the researchers who pointed to the link between hyaluronic acid and lymphatic channel blockage (scientifically proven) said that more studies would be conducted to understand if these "filler" injections can cause cancer.
It's very easy to make the leap: lymphatic vessels exist in our body so that we can cleanse impurities and waste. It is through them that we fight infections and maintain high immunity. If they are blocked (by fillers), how can they do their job? On the other hand, as scientists explain, when a foreign substance (such as hyaluronic acid) is introduced into the body, the organism will react to fight this invader, triggering an immune response that could be avoided.
With or without proven carcinogenic factors, the truth is that the thought of injecting chemical substances into our faces that block the normal flow of our bodies is bad enough . Quite simply, fillers mean blockage, or from the perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine, "stagnation," something we definitely don't need in our lives!
Beautiful, rejuvenated skin without side effects.
What we truly want is for everything to flow. In the lymphatic vessels and beyond. And this is possible – achieving younger, firmer, and more hydrated skin – without resorting to chemical substances. Besides the obvious blockage of lymphatic vessels, fillers present a series of undesirable side effects, such as nodules, cysts, inflammation, and pain.
Fortunately, there is an alternative. 100% natural, healthy, affordable, and positive, with no associated risks. Here are some ideas:
Cupping: an alternative therapy that uses silicone cups that glide across the skin creating suction, allowing you to sculpt the facial contour, enhancing firmness and elasticity and filling wrinkles. Our Cupping Kit includes two silicone cups with specific characteristics (one for the delicate eye and lip area and another for the rest of the face) and a SCULPT facial serum specifically for facial massage.
Gua Sha : another ancient technique that remains relevant today with fabulous results. Originating from traditional Chinese medicine, this beauty tool allows you to sculpt the skin of the face, acting on key areas such as the neck, jawline, and cheekbones. Super easy to use, daily use of Gua Sha improves the full absorption of beauty products, promotes blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, combats puffiness (especially in the eye area) and the appearance of wrinkles. To further enhance the anti-aging effect of this massage, apply a few drops of the Revitalize Serum , with vitamin C and other natural antioxidants, which provides a lifting effect on the skin, restoring firmness and elasticity, without chemicals!
Focus on the eyes: even for the most delicate and sensitive area of the skin, the eye contour, there is a solution without resorting to any injections. Our green aventurine eye kit comes with two Gua Sha mushrooms, specially adapted to the sensitive areas of the face, and an effective serum, specially formulated for the skin around the eyes (reduces dark circles and puffiness) and lips. A beauty concentrate, to massage in and feel the difference.