"It can also help with the microcirculation of lymphatic drainage in the cosmetic subunits of the face. "Gua sha tools can be helpful in reducing inflammation and puffiness by compression facial massage," says Stefani Kappel, MD, a board-certified dermatologist. Some also say that it can help relieve TMJ, headaches, and sinus pressure. Physically, "Gua sha brightens your complexion, contours and sculpts, and softens wrinkles and fine lines," says Taylor Campbell-Semien, a certified family nurse practitioner and owner of Restorative Injectables. People who are enthusiastic about gua sha agree that the practice has two core benefits: physical and mental.
"Each material can benefit our body with different energetic and therapeutic properties, so when you choose a gua sha tool for yourself choose one according to your needs," says esthetician Elina Fedotova, founder of Elina Organics Spas. The idea is that each stone serves a unique healing purpose. In addition to the varying shapes, you'll notice gua sha tools are made from an assortment of material types, including rose quartz, turquoise, jade, obsidian, glass, or even wood. No matter the tool, all feature softly rounded edges that won't damage skin. "There are also gua shas made for special, specific functions like the knobbed-looking 'mushroom' gua shas for the eye area, and acupressure gua shas that are longer, stick-like shapes." Some have comb edges, pointed edges, curly curved edges, and concaves for different areas of the face," says San Pedro. "Gua sha tools are heart shapes, moon shapes, different variations of rectangular shapes.
Gua sha tools come in many different shapes and sizes designed to accommodate different parts of the face and body. Though the movements are very light-there's no literal scraping and only the slightest amount of pressure is applied-the technique lends to a glowing complexion and skin that's more sculpted and toned. "The literal translation of 'gua' means 'scrape' and 'sha' means 'sand,' which refers to the sandy dark spots that look like light bruising on the skin that comes up after a gua sha body treatment," explains Patricia San Pedro, an esthetician, founder of Sunina Skin, and author of Face Fitness.įacial gua sha is particularly popular right now, but it can be performed on the entire body.
In that sense, you can think of it as a trifecta of skincare, massage, and self-care. Pronounced "gwah-sha," it's an ancient Chinese practice that's meant to improve circulation, relax your muscles, and improve blood flow. If you're a fan of skincare rollers and tools, there's no doubt that you've heard of gua sha, the little flat pebble loved for its ability to chisel out cheekbones you didn't know existed.
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