How to use your Gua Sha Tool

Prepare: Begin your gua sha facial massage by applying facial oil or moisturiser to clean skin. Before you begin, it's important to avoid performing gua sha on problem areas such as active breakouts, open wounds, or irritated skin.

Back of neck: Start by finding a curve to fit the base of your neck. Gently scrape the stone tool upwards towards your hairline 5 to 10 times. Repeat upward strokes on either side of your neck 5 to 10 times.

Front of neck and Chest: Start by gliding the large flat edge under the collarbones in outward strokes towards your shoulder. Repeat on the other side. Move onto the front of the neck by gently gliding the tool in an upward motion along the throat to under your chin.

Jawline: Glide your tool upwards from the center of the chin out to the earlobe to contour the jaw.

Cheeks: Start at the nose and work upwards in a sweeping motion along the cheeks and cheekbones, moving outwards toward your ears. Scrape once, then move down a bit and scrape again, move down a bit more to the center of the chin, and scrape again.

Eyes: Start in the inner corner of the eye and glide outwards to the temple. Remember to use feather-like strokes.

Forehead: Start at the center of the forehead divide your forehead into three sections and glide your tool outwards. Then move down slightly and repeat the action

Finish: End your gua sha facial by gently scraping the sides of the neck in a downward motion. This will help to move toxins and excess fluids out of the system.

**The** **Obsidian Heart Gua Sha can help:**

- smooth fine lines and wrinkles
- reduce puffiness by stimulating lymphatic drainage
- boost collagen production thanks to improved blood circulation
- optimise the penetration and effectiveness of skincare products
- promote relaxation and wellbeing
- relieve jaw pain associated with teeth grinding, bruxism, and TMJ disorder
- release tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, and legs
- improve the appearance of cellulite by smoothing out adhesions in the fascia

Obsidian (also known as Bian) is a durable stone formed from over 30 minerals known for their skin rejuvenating properties. This volcanic stone is said to emit far-infrared waves of negative ions which are known for their anti-aging effects on the skin.

Note: All of our Gua Sha facial tools are handcrafted from genuine stones and crystals. Slight variations in color and vein are considered normal and are an indication of genuine stone.