How to Use a Gua Sha Facial Stone: Tips and Tricks

Oct 2

It is easy to forget sometimes that our face is composed of several muscles responsible for expressing our emotions. From flashing a big smile to squinting to see far away, these muscles are constantly working.

Just like the muscles on your body, it is possible to wear them out. So what do you do when these muscles get exhausted?

Simple. Just like your body’s muscles, your 43 face muscles would benefit from a good massage. That is where the Gua Sha facial massage technique comes in.

What is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha is an old Chinese practice that directly translates to “scrape” and “sand.” It involves using a Gua Sha stone, a smooth flat stone curved at the edges meant to massage through every curve of the face.

While anyone can purchase a Gua Sha stone and try it out themselves, you can also get it at spas like Aloe Beauty Spa for a fuller and more relaxed experience.

Selecting a Gua Sha Stone

Gua Sha stones are made from different materials available at different price points. The difference between each stone can also be attributed to the energy that you want to be transferred to you.

Here are some common Gua Sha stones:

Jade

This stone commonly symbolizes prosperity and calm. They are easy stones to produce as they are malleable, so you would often find them at the lower end of the price point.

Rose Quartz

Known as the stone for universal love, this stone is popular with those who want to attract self-love and healing. The material is a lot tougher, therefore more durable. But because they’re not too easy to work with, they are a tad pricier.

Your Guide to a Gua Sha Facial Massage

First Thing’s First: Start with Your Healthy Skin Care Routine

Before you even pick up the stone, it is best to first cleanse and moisturize the skin. If you have a regular skin care routine in place, the best time to do a Gua Sha massage is after applying serum.

If you don’t have a skin care routine, at least make sure that your skin is cleansed and hydrated beforehand.

Getting Started: Pressure and Target Areas

Aside from the stone, pressure is one of the top things to take note of.

Make sure not to press too hard on your skin that it marks. A gentle glide going in one direction is the proper way to do it. Here are the areas to go through:

Under the eyes or cheekbones: Glide the stone upwards starting from the side of your nose up to your temples. This is to help lessen the puffiness of eye bags.
Jawline: Using the divot on the stone, glide through your jawline from the chin to the edge of your face.
The browline: Start from the inner corner of the eye upwards to the edge of the brow.

Gua Sha with a Facial Treatment in Scottsdale

While this massage technique is something you can add to your everyday skin care routine, the experience is heightened when you receive it with a professional facial treatment. Here at Aloe Beauty Spa, we offer Gua Sha in Scottsdale included in every facial treatment available.

Our beauty spa aims to create a relaxing environment that also puts your mental and spiritual well-being as a priority alongside your skin goals. Put your trust in our skilled skin specialist for a much-needed day at the spa.

Book a session with us today!