FAQs

What is a Gua Sha?

Gua sha is a centuries-old traditional Chinese healing technique that uses a scraping tool to stimulate blood circulation, lymphatic flow, and remove stagnation from the body. The scraping tool, called gua sha can be made of various materials like rose quartz, obsidian stone, or jade. Gentle to medium pressure is applied to the skin, fascia and lymphatic system by gliding the Gua Sha tool in sweeping, upward and strokes.

Why Use a Gua Sha?

Adding a Gua Sha tool to your daily skincare routine offers numerous benefits. This traditional massage technique promotes healthy blood circulation and lymphatic flow while releasing tension held from habitual expressions. Using a Gua Sha can help to release tight facial muscles, reduce puffiness, and sculpt the jawline and cheekbones. With regular use, this ancient practice can help improve your skin health and rejuvenate your complexion.

Regular Gua Sha massage massage can help:

• soften the appearance fine lines and wrinkles

• reduce puffiness and detoxify the skin by stimulating lymphatic drainage

• sculpt cheekbones and lift the jawline

• relieve tension and jaw pain associated with teeth grinding and TMJ disorder

• increase collagen production by stimulating blood flow

• release tight muscles in the neck, shoulders, and legs

• improve the appearance of cellulite by promoting blood circulation and releasing bound fascia

Which Skin Types Can Benefit from Gua Sha?

Gua sha is a holistic approach that promotes healthy skin by improving circulation, reducing tension, and enhances the absorption of skincare products, making it suitable and beneficial for all skin types.

Gua Sha is an effective skincare tool for all skin types and concerns, including acne-prone, sensitive, and reactive skin. However, it is important to never perform gua sha massage on broken skin, active acne or newly formed scar tissue. 

For oily or acne-prone skin, gua sha promotes lymphatic drainage, inturn, reducing congestion and inflammation while enhancing circulation to aid in the detoxification process. Dry and sensitive skin types can also benefit from the gentle gua sha massage, which can boost blood flow to nourish and hydrate the skin, improving elasticity and reducing the appearance of fine lines. Normal skin types can maintain their balance and radiance, as massage encourages nutrient delivery to skin cells and supports the natural renewal process. 

How often should I use my Gua Sha tool?

For best results, we recommend at least 3 times per week. It can be used daily as part of your morning or evening skincare routine but we recommend that you perform Gua Sha massage no more than once per day.

Which Gua Sha tool should I use?

Our products have been designed to meet the needs of the absolute beginner right through to expert level Gua Sha user. Our rose quartz and aventurine heart shaped Gua Sha is perfect for those wanting to try out facial massage whilst our Stainless Steel Pro Gua Sha will see you through for years to come. We would love to help you choose a Gua Sha based on your specific needs. Please reach out to our friendly team at hello@guashashop.com.au

How Do I use my Gua Sha and Facial Roller?

How to use your Facial Roller:

Prepare: Start by applying a facial oil or cream to clean, dry skin.

Neck: Using the large end of the Facial Roller, start on the neck by gently rolling in upward strokes. Repeat each stroke between 5-10 times.

Jaw and Cheeks: Move onto the jawline and cheeks by rolling in an upward and outward motion.Forehead: Glide the roller in upward strokes towards your hairline. Now starting in the middle of your forehead, move the roller in an outward motion towards your temple.

Eyes: Use the small stone to gently roll under and around the eye area

Finish: Gently but firmly rolling down the sides of the face and neck and along the collar bone. This step is vital to assist with the elimination of excess fluid and toxins through the lymphatic system.

Pro Tip: Try storing your roller in the fridge for extra soothing and collagen boosting benefits. It can also be used on top of a sheet mask to enhance product absorption.To get the most out of your facial massage routine we recommend pairing our facial roller with a Gua Sha tool.

How do I look after my Gua Sha/Facial Roller?

We recommend washing your Gua Sha tool with warm, soapy water after each use. Pat dry with a clean towel or cloth before returning it to your Gua Sha pouch for safe keeping. Note: Please be aware, your Gua Sha tool is made from natural stone which can break if dropped on a hard surface. 

Why is my Gua Sha/Facial Roller a different colour to what is shown on the website?

Our Gua Shas are made from authentic, natural stone and crystal which can result in slight variations in colour, vein and shape. This does not affect the performance or functionality of your tool. We quality check each piece, to ensure you receive a quality tool with high standards of craftsmanship.

Gua Sha Vs Facial Rolling - Which One is best for me?

Gua Sha massage and facial rolling are complimentary facial massage techniques but they work in different ways to target different things. Facial rolling is a simple way to start incorporating facial massage into your skincare routine. The rolling motion places gentle pressure on the skin which promotes blood circulation and in turn, helps move interstitial fluids by assisting lymphatic flow. You can expect to see reduced puffiness and the appearance of “glowing” skin after each use. Gua sha massage on the other hand not only works to improve skin texture but can also work on the underlying fascia and facial muscles. With time, gua sha massage can assist in softening habitual facial expressions, tone the skin and lift the jawline.  You can expect to see both immediate depuffing/brightening results and overtime, experience cumulative benefits of gua sha massage.

What Makes a Gua Sha Shop tool different?

Our gua sha tools are of a high standard of design and craftsmanship. We only stock tools that we believe to deliver effective massage in order to optimise your results. All of our stone Gua Sha Tools and Facial Rollers are made from genuine crystals and stones. Our Stainless Steel tools are made from medical grade stainless steel so they are hygienic and completely safe to use on the face and body. 

Do you accept returns?

Due to the personal nature of our product, we cannot accept returns due to a change of mind. We will gladly arrange a replacement in the instance you receive a damaged product. Please send an email to our Customer Care Team at hello@guashashop.com.au. We will endeavor to respond within two business days