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Gua Sha 101: What it is, how to do it and benefits of Gua Sha

Are you ready to learn everything you need to know about gua sha?

If you bought one but don't know what to do with it, are undecided about whether or not it will work for you, or just have no idea where to start, you've come to the right place.


Read on to learn about the best gua sha products, techniques, and benefits available on the market!


If you've been following social media closely recently, chances are you've seen people outfitted with smooth pieces of rose quartz, jade, or something similar, rubbing them all over their faces, necks, and shoulders. Naturally, you may be curious as to what they are doing and why.


For starters, this not-so-new trend is called gua sha, and it's actually part of the traditional Chinese technique that's been around for over 700 years.



Gua sha is a massage technique used on the entire body, but facial gua sha has become particularly popular in recent years in the Western world. Gua sha involves a scraping motion, which is where the name comes from: it means to scrape or scrape.


Let's take a deeper look at the benefits of gua sha, the right oils and other tools for the job, and how to do it yourself so you can look and feel your best.


was. If you do it correctly, you will notice the results immediately! However, you need to do it consistently for continuous results.


If you're still not sure, there's an easy-to-follow video that will help give you the confidence boost you need to start using your gua sha and start seeing results soon.



Where can I use the Gua Sha besides my face?

Gua sha benefits extend beyond the face, as we mentioned before. The whole body can benefit from gua sha massage, but here are some of our favorite places to use the gua sha technique and what it might do for you.


Scalp. Gentle scalp massage with gua sha can increase blood flow.

Neck and shoulders. Move down here to say hello to relief, improved posture, and relaxation.

Hands. Moving up and down and between your fingers can help with discomfort and stiffness after working in the garden or on the computer for hours.

Feet and ankles. Find relief by scraping with a gua sha tool.

Lower back. The discomfort here can be brutal, but it can be alleviated with a consistent massage and scraping with gua sha.

Legs. This can help stimulate circulation.


Which Essential Oils are our favorites for Gua Sha

The best oils and serums for gua sha are those that are packed with nutrients your skin needs to look and feel its best. Our favorite combination is found in our doTERRA Yarrow | Pom serum and essential oil.


The oil is perfectly balanced and gentle enough for the face, while being packed with punicic acid to protect the skin and promote collagen production.


The serum is created specifically for the body and contains powerful bioactive compounds to promote smooth, firm and luminous skin.


Both the serum and oil are great additions to a clean beauty routine with results you can see and feel thanks to their clean, natural, and carefully selected ingredients. We love them both for their gua sha specifically because they take time to slowly penetrate the skin, allowing the gua sha tool to glide easily across the body and helping nutrients to absorb throughout the massage.


When used in combination with rose quartz gua sha, these clean body care products will help you feel good about your skin care, reduce the appearance of blemishes, and achieve the full body glow you deserve.


Gua sha alone can offer decent results. But settling for mediocre isn't what any of us are looking for. Using the best products and the right techniques will lead to undeniable and amazing results that you wouldn't trade for anything. Armed with our Gua Sha Beauty Collection, you're sure to see the results you're looking for!

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