Your Guasha Guide

Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese method that stimulates blood circulation and energy (Qi) through gentle massage and scraping with a specially designed tool. It helps to create balance between Yin and Yang, relieve tension, and support the body's natural healing.

Benefits of Gua Sha

  • Increases blood and lymph circulation

  • Relieves muscle tension and headaches

  • Strengthens the immune system

  • Promotes skin elasticity and glow

  • Detoxifies waste products

Facial Gua Sha

A gentle technique to improve the skin's appearance and reduce tension. Regular use can stimulate collagen production and provide a healthy, relaxed glow.

Choosing a Gua Sha tool

Choose a tool that suits your needs and skin type. Jade is recommended for the face due to its soothing and balancing properties. A thicker plate provides a more comfortable experience – especially suitable for beginners and sensitive skin.

Use and care

  • Oil: Use a mild, natural oil with small molecules for good absorption.

  • Cleaning: Wash with warm water and soap, disinfect with alcohol, and dry thoroughly.

  • Storage: Store in a cotton pouch or protective box.

  • Hygiene: Avoid sharing – Gua Sha is personal.

Facial oil for Gua Sha

Choose a light, fast-absorbing oil without a greasy feel. It protects the skin against friction and provides nourishment and moisture.
For dry/sensitive skin: rosehip oil, jojoba, argan, almond, coconut.
For oily skin: use a small amount of oil together with serum or cream to avoid clogged pores.

Gua Sha – Tips & precautions

  • Avoid areas with acne, redness, scars, wounds, or inflammation. Use gentle pressure on sensitive skin.

  • Keep the body warm: Avoid cold wind before/after treatment. Wait 1–2 hours before bathing.

  • Avoid an empty stomach: Drink warm water or tea after Gua Sha to support detoxification.

  • Frequency:

    • Face: 2–3 times a week, max 5 min per session

    • Body: 1–2 times a week, max 30 min

    • Give your skin breaks between treatments.

Who should avoid Gua Sha?

Gua Sha is not recommended for:

  • Severe heart, liver, or kidney problems

  • Blood diseases (e.g., anemia, leukemia)

  • Wounds, infections, recent injuries, or bone fractures

  • Pregnancy (body Gua Sha)

Gua Sha technique

  • Hold the tool at a 45–60° angle to the skin

  • Stroke gently in one direction – either up/down or back/forth

  • Follow the body's natural meridians (vertical)

  • Use a 90° angle with light pressure to stimulate acupoints

Facial Gua Sha – How to do it

  • Direction: Stroke gently along the direction of the muscles – from the center of the face outwards. Avoid hard pressure to protect the skin.

  • Recommended order:
    Forehead → Eyebrows → Eyes → Cheeks → Nose → Chin → Neck

Pressure and direction – Gua Sha technique

  • Use slow, gentle, and even strokes

  • Stroke in one direction – from the center of the face outwards along the muscle lines

  • Apply light to moderate pressure to reach the soft tissue under the skin

  • Avoid scraping back and forth unnecessarily

Aftercare

  • Wipe off excess oil with a dry cotton cloth

  • Cleanse if necessary with facial cleanser, and follow your normal skincare routine

  • Use serum/moisturizer – massage into the skin

  • When using during the day: Remember sun protection (SPF)

  • Tip: Use a weekly face mask for extra nourishment