What is Gua Sha?
Gua Sha is a traditional East Asian practice that translates in English as “scraping the pain”. The practice has transformed from an intense full-body detox treatment to a cosmetic relaxation ritual for the face, neck and neck. Healing crystal stones are gently stroked on the skin to promote lymph flow, increase circulation, and smooth + lift the skin.
5 Gua Sha Tool Benefits
- Grounding Ceremony
Whether you are undergoing gua sha treatment from a professional or indulging in self-cultivation, the art of gua sha is very down-to-earth. The slow rhythm of movement and gentle touch are deeply relaxing, instantly activating our parasympathetic (relaxed) nervous state. When we feel our bodies are grounded and calm through our minds, we can deal with emotional issues or obstacles that are more likely to come across with self-awareness and ease. Using gua sha as a medium to adjust yourself more fully transforms this beauty treatment into a true stress relief + grounding ritual.
- Relieve tension
Our face and neck are under enormous pressure. Deep pressure with the gua sha stone can really get into the bond area to release muscle tension, allowing the muscles to do their supporting work properly. Incorporate Gua Sha regularly into your daily self-care and you will experience a dramatic release of tension. This can be a great tool for TMJs and headache sufferers. Regularly relaxing our facial muscles can also prevent and lighten mild expression lines.
- Detox
Gua Sha can be used to unclog the meridian channels that connect our organs together and transport blood and Qi (vital energy). Our passages need to be unobstructed in order to work harmoniously and allow the chi to flow well throughout the body. If the organ is not functioning properly, the channel may be blocked – and vice versa. We can use the scraping tool to scrape the blocked channel along the channel. Gua Sha imparts a true holistic effect to the body. This manual movement stimulates our lymphatic system to help our organs function optimally by breaking up stagnant, flowing debris and toxins in the body, making it easier to excrete.
- Natural facelift
The unique edges of the various gua sha stones perfectly lift, shape and tighten the skin. Regular use can prevent signs of aging such as sagging skin, dullness and wrinkles. Because scraping helps stimulate blood circulation, the technique itself oxygenates and delivers nutrients to skin cells. The increased blood flow of Gua Sha helps to make the appearance more lively, plump and youthful.
- Glowing skin
No flow, no glow! Gua sha promotes blood circulation, improves lymphatic function, and makes the complexion naturally hydrated and radiant. Gently scraping the Gua Sha tool on the skin helps the serum/moisturizer product penetrate, so these succulent phytonutrients penetrate deep into the skin layers to provide us with more moisture. Gua Sha can also be used to prevent and clear acne and reduce skin congestion and inflammation.
The 5 Best Face Gua Sha Tools:
1. Rose Quartz Finger-Shaped Gua Sha:
The finely polished rose quartz gua sha has a smooth surface and will not hurt the skin. Made of natural rose quartz, it contains a variety of trace elements that are beneficial to the human body. The shape of this gua sha also perfectly fits the needs of facial guasha. The price is also within the acceptable range of the public, and it is the most popular product on the market.
2. Green Jade Finger-Shaped Gua Sha:
The shape is the same as the first rose quartz gua sha, so it is also a product that perfectly meets the needs of facial scraping. However, due to the characteristics of the material itself, it cannot achieve the smoothness of the rose quartz surface, but please rest assured that it will not cause damage to your skin. The most important point is that the price of this gua sha stone is very cheap, and it is a very cost-effective product.
3. Bianstone Gua Sha:
Bianstone gua sha board, as the earliest stone used for gua sha, has passed the test of history, which is enough to reflect the excellent properties of this material itself. Compared with the previous two products, it is larger in size, so it is also heavier and slightly more difficult to operate. But the large size also has its taste, that is, a stronger guasha effect.
4. Stainless Steel Gua Sha:
Stainless steel is a material that has its presence in different industries, and it is a very versatile material. The scraping board made of stainless steel has the following advantages: durable, uniform size, anti-drop, anti-corrosion, etc.
A high-quality scraping board, its service life is much longer than that of crystal jade scraping boards.
5. Amethyst Gua Sha:
In our perception, amethyst is often the representative of luxury and dignity. This does not seem difficult to understand, after all, Amethyst is the most valuable member of the crystal family. So, if you want to order the most luxurious and noble scraping board, please choose Amethyst. Of course, the price will certainly not be cheap.
