How To Use Gua Sha

Ready to use the gua sha tool like a real pro? It's a relatively simple process that anyone can do.

Step 1: Clean and toned skin

It is best to perform the scraping on clean skin. If using a toner, please apply it after cleansing your face. Also, make sure your hands and the tool itself are clean. You only need a drop of cleanser and water.

Step 2: Apply facial oil

Apply a generous amount of facial oil to your face, neck and chest. The oil will help the tool glide more easily, but if you prefer a cream or water-based lotion that will work too. Please note that you may need to reapply more throughout the process.

Step 3: Scraping

You are now ready to begin the actual scraping exercise. Hold the tool at a 30 to 45 degree angle and very gently pull/scrape it over the skin. As a rule, all movements should be upward and follow the lymphatic flow. Repeat each movement three to five times before moving to the next area of the skin.

The following movements are recommended as part of a shaving facial.

Jawline and chin: Contour the chin by sliding the tool upward from the center of the chin to the earlobe.

Forehead: Starting in the center of the forehead, divide the forehead into three sections and slide the tool outward. Shave once, then move down a little and shave again.

Cheeks: Starting at the nose, sweep upward along the cheeks and cheekbones, moving outward to the ears. Scrape once, then move down a little and scrape again, then down a little to the center of the chin and scrape again.

Under the eyes: Start at the inner corners of the eyes and slide outward to the temples.

Eyebrows: Slide up along the brow bone - from the inside out.

Lips: Glide back and forth across the lips about five times to get a plumping effect.

Neck: Divide the neck into four areas and scrape each section from bottom to top.

Step 4: Remove excess and complete the regimen

If desired, you can massage the remaining product into your skin with your hands, or you can wipe away any remaining oil or cream with a damp cloth. Afterwards, complete your daily skin care routine.

For best results, our experts recommend three to four shavashes per week, for about three to five minutes each.