In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to effectively use a gua sha tool, ensuring you achieve the best results.

Gua sha is a traditional Chinese healing technique that involves scraping a smooth-edged tool across the skin to stimulate circulation and promote lymphatic drainage.

Incorporating gua sha into your skincare routine can help:

- Reduce facial puffiness
- Lift and sculpt the face
- Improve skin tone and texture
- Relieve muscle tension
- Stimulate collagen production
- Increases cell regeneration

1. Prepare Your Skin
Start with a clean face. Use a gentle cleanser to remove any makeup or impurities. Apply a nourishing facial cream or serum such as our Tallow Skincare Range to create a smooth surface for the gua sha tool to glide over your skin. This helps prevent tugging and ensures optimal results.

7. Start with your collarbones and neck
It is important to start at your neck and collarbones to allow correct lymphatic drainage. Gently scrape downwards using either the straight or curved side, starting from your chin scraping down along your neck toward the collarbones. This helps remove toxins and reduces puffiness.

3. Next the Chin
Hold the gua sha tool at a 15-degree angle to your skin. Using the concave part - begin at the center of your chin and gently scrape along your jawline towards your ear. Repeat this motion 3-5 times on each side.

4. Move to the Cheeks
Using the curved edge of the tool, start at the corner of your mouth and glide upwards along your cheekbone towards your temple. Repeat this motion 3-5 times on each side.

5. Focus on the Under-Eye Area
With the point of the tool, gently scrape from the inner corner of your eye towards your temple. Be cautious and use light pressure, as this area is delicate.

6. Forehead Strokes
Starting between your eyebrows, use the flat edge of the tool to glide upwards towards your hairline. Repeat this motion 3-5 times, then move to the sides of your forehead and repeat.

6. Body
If desired you can move to the body and use the gua sha all over the body to relieve any areas of tension. Using the gua sha on the body it is safe to scrape back and forth. Common areas - shoulders, legs, arms. The point can also be used to target acupuncture points.

Consistency is Key: Incorporate gua sha into your daily skincare routine for best results.

Morning time: It is best to use the gua sha in the morning allowing proper lymphatic drainage/circulation throughout the day.

Use Gentle Pressure: Avoid pressing too hard; light to medium pressure is sufficient.

Clean Your Tool: After each use, clean your gua sha tool with warm water and mild soap to maintain hygiene.

Positive Mindset: It is so important to have a loving mindset when doing any beauty routine. Every cell in your body is listening to your thoughts. It will make a huge difference to practice within a space of love rather than being critical and putting yourself down.

Our gua sha tools are crafted from high-quality jade, known for it's cooling properties, smooth texture and heart centered energy.

Each tool is designed to fit the natural contours of your face, ensuring a comfortable and effective massage.

Whether you're new to gua sha or looking to enhance your skincare routine, our tools are the perfect addition to your self-care regimen.

Explore our range of gua sha tools and find the perfect match for your skincare needs. Visit our online store to shop now and embark on your journey to radiant, healthy skin.