Benefits of Gua Sha
Melt facial tension
Blood circulation
Support lymphatic drainage and de-puffing
Calm nervous system
Tackle headaches, jaw strain and eye
tension
Embrace your natural beauty
Feel confident in your own skin
GUA SHA TECHNIQUE
Prepare your skin
After cleansing, apply a facial mist, to
provide a layer of hydration that helps with
the absorption of of the facial oil and after,
an oil.
Face oils are closer in composition to our
skin, and we prefer them for face massage
over creams, which include other
ingredients including preservatives.
Don’t forget your to include your neck.
Less is more. The stones should “glide but
not slide” on your skin.
Pressure?
Start with less pressure and build it up over
time.
More pressure on the neck and jaw, less
pressure around the eyes and where there
is thinner skin on the face (fyi Botox may
thin the skin).
More pressure for muscular tension,
medium pressure when working with fine
lines and wrinkles, and feather-light
pressure for lymphatic drainage.
Up and Out Strokes
Gua Sha strokes are always up and out to
work against the effects of gravity.
Remember, Gua Sha and Lymphatic
Drainage are separate techniques!
Lymphatic Drainage strokes are out and
down, and are only at the end of the ritual
(or if you see excess puffiness building up,
it can be performed throughout the ritual).
We always use a feather-light touch for
lymphatic drainage (see facial dry brushes
for an even better lymphatic drainage
approach).
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Hold stone at an angle
You don’t want to hold the Gua Sha stone
at a 90-degree angle to avoid pulling the
skin. Let as much of the stone touch your
skin as possible, keeping the stone at ~5-
15 degrees.
Anchor and glide
Anchor with one hand and glide with the
other, especially around the eye area and
when working with wrinkles.
Start with the neck
The neck is the gateway to the face.
Finish with the roller
Start with Gua Sha to bring heat to sculpt
the skin, and finish with the Face Roller to
cool and soothe the skin.
Caring for your stones
Wash your stones with skin-friendly soap
after every use.
Hold them low in the sink to prevent breakage
should they drop.
Store the stones in your canvas/lace bag, in
the refrigerator, for optimal results.
Relaxation and Posture
Incorporate deep breathing, stretching of the neck and shoulders, and body and facial
posture awareness.
Mirror gazing for self-love
Take a mirror and hold it front of you. For the
next 30 seconds, simply look at yourself.
Really see yourself. Notice what comes up -
whether it’s positive or negative - and just
observe it without judgement.
Now, say three things you love about your
face. Next, take a moment to recognize three
things you love about your character. Think of
qualities that make you proud.
Train yourself to see your beauty, your
uniqueness and your power.
