Gua sha and roller

Gua sha stones and jade rollers have been around for SO LONG. But especially since during Lockdown Number 1, when everyone took to perfecting their skincare routine, gua sha and jade rollers were everywhere. Gua sha chinese tool Captcha failed to load. Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers.

Gua sha, or 刮痧, directly translates to “scratch” and “sand” (here, the sand refers to the raised redness on the skin instead of actual sand). “‘Sha’ is caused by the bacteria or virus toxins, which break the capillaries and form hyperemia areas, or spots in the skin or mucus, and form sand-like scattered or condensed areas,” said Wang. The sand analogy stemmed from the act of performing gua sha, where technicians gently scrape the skin and see tiny dots under the skin emerge; these little granules resemble pieces of sand, which led to their name, Wang elaborated. After applying gua sha, it is common for users to experience redness or tenderness (a sign of blood renewal), but those effects will subside within a few days. How do you gua sha at home? Any good gua sha facial kit should come with instructions that show you how to do a DIY gua sha facial with a jade gua sha tool. (For example, Pearl Apothecary’s kit comes with some of their amazing coQ10 anti-ox serum and these written instructions.) They also have helpful videos, which I’ve linked below.

Using the larger side of the roller, gently massage your neck, cheeks and jawline with outward and upward strokes. The smaller side then can be used to target the eye and temple area. View All Stories Absolutely. In short, the practice of gua sha was discovered in Ancient China as a type of full-body therapy and healing method. It follows the flow of meridians in the body, or the life force paths that make up qi energy. In Chinese philosophy, qi is present as the vital energy that exists in all living things. Over the years, it has been refined as practice in therapy, medicine and skincare. Today, it is widely utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been praised by beauty practitioners around the world for its many body and mind benefits.

Using the upper side or ‘top of the love heart’, drag the gua sha up the back of the neck using firm pressure. When you reach the hairline, use pressing motions on the area of the neck which feels most tense. Repeat this sequence. The Expert Take On The Safety Of Vibrating Facial Massage Tools This is definitely the best value jade roller on the market, and it makes a great option for those new to face rolling. It's sturdy enough to deliver a satisfying massage, and glides perfectly over a calming face oil (like this one).