What is facial Gua Sha?

Pronounced gwa sha, it's a facial treatment that involves scraping a flat jade or rose quartz stone over the skin in upward strokes to relax stiff muscles and promote tissue drainage. 

What are the benefits of Gua Sha?

“Gua Sha is particularly helpful for lymphatic drainage in our face because we don't move the muscles in our face all that much. The intentional movements of a facial massage will help move the lymph through the system and result in a more toned and sculpted appearance.”

It moves lymphatic fluids and breaks down tension in muscles. That means improved blood flow and less puffiness, while preventing and treating the signs of premature aging—namely in the appearance of wrinkles, dark eye circles and puffiness, and sagging and dull-looking skin.” The increase in circulation is said to up hydration for that coveted youthful glow, and it even helps the skin to naturally purge blemish-causing dirt and oils.

Is gua sha good for face?

Gua sha may enhance the absorption of creams, serums, and facial oils by pressing the oil or product deeper into your skin, Theoretically, by giving your circulation a boost, it may give the efficacy of your skincare products a boost too.