There are so many varieties and shapes of gua sha tools that there isn’t really a one-size-fits-all approach to how to use gua sha," Tobia explains. Sleek, smooth, and often created from vanity-worthy gemstones, the lymph-flushing skin care darling has an impressive past. Benefits (using light pressure) may include: reduced pain, increased circulation, improvements in breast engorgement and lymph flow and a reduction in cellulite, breakouts and signs of aging.

Why we love it: This bestseller is great for revitalising tired skin and reducing the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, dark circles and eye bags.I’ve found it’s brilliant for the days when I want to really ham up the facial massage or need to iron out a cheese board-induced puffy jawline.

Rose quartz is a higher quality stone that stays cool during use,” explains Saffron Hughes, MUA at FalseEyelashes. You can use it for up to 15 minutes a day whether as part of your morning or evening routine for a professional-like massage that increases blood circulation to refine, tone and smooth your skin. Celebrity facialist Angela Caglia notes that Stone Age Gua Sha were “usually made of stone,” and those developed later by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners did use jade. Oil will help the tool glide more easily, but if you prefer a cream or water-based lotion that is OK.Gua sha stones have originated from a traditional Chinese healing method in which a smooth-edged tool glide across your face to improve circulation and break up stagnation-induced retention. Women found that perimenopause symptoms, such as sweating, insomnia, and headaches, were reduced after gua sha.

However, jade was traditionally used "because it's cool to the touch and has detoxifying properties," she adds. Gua sha is best done after both cleansing the face and applying a moisturizer or facial oil," says Lam, "as the gua massage not only gives your skin a 'workout,' but also helps products' nutrients absorb better into skin.Oh, and don’t forget to check out our Genshin ImpactTomo Mimi event guide if you’re having any trouble with the event or want a simple walkthrough. Don’t hesitate to try out using tools with various shapes and also using various sides of a tool to best fit the contours of your face.

Using a flat stone to gently scrape your face will supposedly help reduce acne and sculpt puffiness away while offering an ASMR-worthy tactile experience.The hospital followed up with these women in the weeks after giving birth and found that many had fewer reports of engorgement, breast fullness, and discomfort. Thai massage is an ancient practice wherein a practitioner will bend a person's body into different poses. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. Gua Sha, which was used for generations by Chinese mothers as a home remedy for sick children, could have been made from any household tool to scrape the skin,” she says.