What is a Gua Sha?
Gua sha is a traditional East Asian healing technique that involves scraping a smooth-edged tool—usually made of jade or rose quartz—across the skin to promote circulation, relieve tension, and encourage lymphatic drainage. In modern skincare, it’s used as a facial massage tool to help with puffiness, sculpting, and relaxation.
How to Use a Gua Sha on Your Face:
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Prep Your Skin:
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Start with a clean face.
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Apply a facial oil or serum so the tool glides smoothly without tugging your skin.
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Hold the Tool Correctly:
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Use it flat against your skin (around 15° angle), not perpendicular.
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The curved side should hug the contours of your face.
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Massage Directions:
Always work outward and upward—never drag down.-
Neck: Sweep from the base of the neck upward to the jawline.
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Jawline: Glide from the chin to the ear along the jaw.
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Cheeks: Move from the side of the nose across the cheekbones to the ear.
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Under Eyes: Use gentle pressure, moving from the inner corner out toward the temple.
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Brow & Forehead: Sweep from the center of the forehead out toward the hairline and up toward the scalp.
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Pressure:
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Use light to medium pressure. It should feel relaxing—not painful or harsh.
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Duration:
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3–5 minutes per session is enough. You can do it 3–5 times a week.
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Clean Your Tool:
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Wash it with gentle soap and water after each use.
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Tips:
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Keep your gua sha tool in the fridge for a cooling, de-puffing effect.
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Be consistent to see sculpting or lymphatic results over time.
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Avoid using on broken skin, active acne, or inflamed areas.