If you regularly follow us here on the blog, you've probably noticed that we're big fans of Gua Sha , an incredible and natural beauty tool, essential for our self-care and for supporting your skin daily. But what are the benefits of Gua Sha massages, why do we love our Rose Quartz Gua Sha mushroom , and what's the correct way to use it? We'll tell you everything you need to know about Gua Sha, so you can start the year off right by saying goodbye to tired and puffy eyes!
What is Gua Sha?
Gua Sha is an ancient practice used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years to hydrate, tone, and rejuvenate the skin. In addition to improving the appearance and health of the skin, facial massage with Gua Sha is excellent for reducing stress. With a refreshing and restorative effect, this fabulous tool, combined with the right oils, will help eliminate toxins , perform lymphatic drainage, and stimulate blood circulation.
Benefits of Gua Sha
There are various types of Gua Sha, made from different types of stone and designed to work on various parts of the body, and our Rose Quartz Gua Sha mushrooms are perfect for caring for the skin around the eyes and mouth, two super important and super sensitive areas that need special care.
Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your Gua Sha:
Choose the right stone: our Gua Sha mushrooms are perfectly shaped, adaptable to your hand and facial contours, with one larger and one smaller surface for gently massaging around the eyes and lips. They are made of rose quartz, the stone of unconditional love, which, in addition to being very effective and refreshing when applied to your skin, will tone the skin, decongest, and help reduce wrinkles.
Use the right oil: choosing the right product so that the Gua Sha can glide smoothly, yet with some pressure, on the skin of the face is essential. Our Effective Lifting Effect Eye Contour Concentrate Serum is ideal for reducing dark circles and puffiness and smoothing the eyelids. Using the stainless steel roller, spread it around the eyes and then use the Gua Sha mushroom , always from the inside out, applying slight pressure and gliding it over the skin, even in the most difficult areas, to promote lymphatic drainage and decongestion.
Take your time: opt for slow movements, gently but with some pressure, using your Gua Sha on different areas of your face. Repeat the movements three to ten times, using light circular motions. The mushroom will help relieve tension in your face, and through stimulation, the botanical actives in the serum will penetrate the skin more effectively.
Pay attention to the pressure: for lymphatic drainage to be truly effective in reducing dark circles and puffiness, we want to apply pressure, but without overdoing it. In other words, when using your Gua Sha, apply a gentle and pleasant pressure that you can feel, but without too much force.
How to use it?
The new year is perfect for creating new routines, and to finally get rid of puffy eyes and dark circles, remember, consistency is key! Try doing your Gua Sha massage twice a day , in the morning when you wake up and at night before bed. Start by applying the Serum around your eyes and mouth, and then massage this area with the Gua Sha Mushrooms, starting from the inner corner of the eye to the hairline.
For an even more refreshing effect , put your Gua Sha mushrooms in the refrigerator before massaging. You'll see how your eyes are reborn at the end of the day, after several hours glued to the computer screen! How delightful!