You might have seen the beauty practice that is gua sha splashed over your social media or in your favourite wellness store. But you might not know that it’s actually a practice that originates from ancient Chinese medicine.
The gua sha tool is used to stimulate the lymphatic system, bring fresh blood and oxygen to the skin surface, and improve complexion. Most commonly, a gua sha is carved from rose quartz crystal. This is due to the face that rose-quartz is associated with self-love and healing. It can also appear in a green jade. Jade has restorative properties and is similarly linked to self-love. Whichever crystal you choose, you will be infusing healing energy into your cells.
I N S T R U C T I O N S
- Apply a light layer of your preferred plant oil to your face.
- Bring the smooth curve of the gua sha stone up to your face, starting at the middle of your chin.
- Use a gentle but firm pressing motion while pulling up along the jawline and towards the bottom of your ears.
- Repeat strokes until your skin becomes rosy with freshly oxygenated blood beneath the skin.
- Continue using the gua sha tool to scrape the skin in strokes according to the diagram below.
- Practice daily for best results, morning or night.
