How to Use Gua Sha for the Face
Preparation :
- Wash your hands and make sure your Gua Sha tool is clean.
- Hold the tool correctly : it should touch your skin at an angle of 35 to 45 degrees.
- Find the right pressure : Use light to medium pressure.
- Movements : Make regular upward and outward movements.
Gua Sha routine:
- Apply lotion or serum to clean skin.
- Start at the neck : use your tool to make gentle, upward movements from the collarbone to the earlobe. Repeat three to five times, then do the same on the other side.
- For the jawline : Place the roller or double-edged part of your tool in the center of your chin, then move it along your jawline to your ear. Repeat on the other side.
- For cheekbones : Slowly slide the roller or long edge of the tool over your cheekbone toward your ear. Repeat on the other side.
- Under Eyes : Starting under your right eye, gently slide your Gua Sha tool outwards towards your ear. Make a smooth, straight line movement. Repeat on the left side.
- For eyebrows : Start in the middle of your right eyebrow, drag the serrated side of your tool or roller outward until you reach your hairline. Repeat on the other side.
- For the forehead : Firmly press the roller or long edge of your tool from the top of your right eyebrow to the top of your forehead. Repeat on the opposite side.
Tips for Gua Sha:
- Always scrape from the inside to the outer edges of your face.
- The skin on your face is thinner than that on your body, so be careful not to apply too much pressure . This routine shouldn't hurt.
Gua Sha frequency:
- Some experts suggest practicing Gua Sha two to three times a week to see positive results. Consult your doctor with any questions or concerns.