Esthetic Glossary

Esthetic terms made simple. Meridian, lymph drainage, relaxation, décolleté, trapezius and more, explained in plain language by Meccrom’s director.

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Glow

A visual skin quality created by the way the skin's surface reflects light.

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Gua Sha

Traditional gua sha and gentle facial gua sha use different pressure and leave different marks. Learn what the term means and where the evidence stops.

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Gung Therapy

Gung therapy is not one standardized esthetic method. Korean businesses use the name for different shops and programs.

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Gyeongrak

The East Asian medicine concept that brings meridians and their smaller branches together.

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Gyeongrak Massage

A Korean esthetic menu term for hands-on care named after the traditional meridian concept.