Gua Sha has become a hot topic in home care lately, and for good reason! Regular Gua Sha massages can help you have vibrant, healthy skin while treating puffiness, age spots and fine lines. If you've always wanted to partake in gua sha, now is the perfect time! But first, here are some things you may want to know
1. Not every stone is created equal.
Similar to buying a cleansing beauty product, you want to make sure you are buying a quality stone. Poor quality stones can cause toxins and dyes to seep into your skin, and if they are not of good enough quality, they are more likely to break. Look for a scratch stone in the $25-$55 price range and make sure it is made of pure stone.
2. The type of stone is important.
Just like picking a crystal, you need to consider your goals when picking a scraping stone. We recommend pairing our citrine scraping stones because not all stones are created equal - so choose a quality one. I recommend looking for a scraping stone in the $35-$75 price range and making sure it is made of pure stone. Otherwise, it may leak dyes or toxins and push them deep into the skin. I highly recommend these stones because they are real crystals that have been carefully selected for their healing properties for the skin, body and soul.
3. you will need the oil from that stone!
For scraping to work properly, the tool must glide over your skin. This is a technique that uses lymph to filter out stagnant fluid. If there is too much grip on the tool, it will work too deep to activate your lymphatic system. One of our favorite oils to use is Savor Beauty's Pumpkin Seed Extract. This essence is infused with rosehip oil and pumpkin seed oil to help brighten and nourish your skin. Over time, you will see the dark spots begin to fade, leaving you looking radiant. 4.
4. What happens if you have acne.
You may have heard that scraping and acne is not advisable. This isn't always true. There are techniques for scraping where you can focus on the neck to stimulate lymphatic drainage, which can help clear up acne. However, if you suffer from acne, you will usually experience a cleanse before your skin gets better. Before you start scraping, we recommend that you consult your skin care professional and do some additional acne research on scraping.
5. Post a game of shaving instead.
If you're looking for a deep stress release, we recommend you try using a shaving stick. These are great for applying to your neck, scalp and facial areas, but can also be used all over your body. Your self-massage skills would benefit from trying this tool!
