This centuries-old East Asian self-care ritual is more than just tradition, it’s the perfect tool to elevate your skincare routine. Here’s your step-by-step guide to making the most of it. Beyond its beautiful ritual, Gua Sha offers real skin and wellness benefits such as:
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Boosting circulation for a healthy, natural glow
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Helps relieve muscle tension in the face
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Promotes lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness
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Enhances absorption of your skincare products
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Encourages a moment of calm in your day
Have a Gua Sha but don’t know how to use it? Here’s a quick 4-step guide.
1. Prep your skin
Begin with a freshly cleansed face and apply a few drops of serum or facial oil to create a smooth surface for the tool to glide over.
2. Hold at an angle
Place the Gua Sha flat against your skin, keeping it at roughly a 15-degree angle for the most effective and comfortable glide.
3. Gentle strokes
Using light to medium pressure, glide the tool upwards and outwards. Start at your neck and jawline, move up to the cheeks, and finish around the eyes and forehead.
4. Repeat each stroke 3–5 times
Always move in a single, consistent direction. Avoid going back and forth for best results.
With just a few gentle strokes each day, your Gua Sha ritual can lift, sculpt, and bring out those nice sharp lines. Try using your Gua Sha today with the leftover serum from your mask packet for that extra glow. Your skin will love it.
