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What are the best face oils for gua sha you ask? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well first if you are not familiar with gua sha, I\u2019m excited to tell you about one of my favorite natural beauty secrets. Gua sha is a massaging, soothing beauty practice from ancient China. It is widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine today. It involves massaging (or \u201cscraping\u201d) your face and body with a small, rounded plank that fits in your hand. Don\u2019t be alarmed when you hear of \u201cgua sha scraping\u201d \u2013 it\u2019s a gentle motion that feels soothing and calming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we get into the best gua sha oils, a brief explanation on Gua Sha as a technique is in order for those that may be unfamiliar with this. If you want to get straight to the oil recipes, they are at the end of this article for quick reference \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Gua Sha Good For?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gua sha is a form of massage that relaxes and soothes muscles, along with fascia – <\/em>connective tissue in your face and body. It also helps promote circulation <\/em>in your lymphatic system, <\/em>which helps your body detoxify itself more effectively.  It involves a series of gentle movements designed to release tension and promote circulation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re interested in getting started with gua sha, try this tutorial<\/a> that I really enjoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of a Gua Sha Facial<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gua sha, done regularly, helps your face and body look smooth and toned and leaves behind a glowing, healthy look. This is because it is able to release more deeply held tension than face rolling or massage. Those are valuable tools and techniques in a skin care routine, but if you feel that your facial muscles carry stress or tension over a period of time, the releasing mechanism of gua sha exercises is second to none. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people like to use gua sha for scalp massage as well, which can help stimulate hair follicles. There are special gua sha tools with comb edges that are perfect for this technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By far the most popular beauty technique is to use gua sha for a facial which can be done to help with \u201cface slimming\u201d and has a range of other benefits. This is a secret technique that many models have mentioned using to achieve more sculpted-looking cheekbones and jawlines. This is because it helps promote the release of excess fluid from the face to enhance underlying bone structure. It has many other benefits including helping with smoothing wrinkles, eliminating puffiness and helping your skin absorb more nutrients from skincare products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tools for Gua Sha Facial Massage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You may be wondering, \u201cwhat is the best gua sha tool?\u201d There are many wonderful planks or planchettes available at different price points. The gua sha tool itself can be made of different materials and is available in specialized shapes. There are many choices ranging from smooth semiprecious stones or ceramic, to soft wood, to cooling stainless steel. If you are new to gua sha, I recommend the basic \u201cheart\u201d shaped plank gua sha as it is easy to use, easy to hold and can be used for many different massage techniques with just one tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a list of my favorite gua sha tool materials that I\u2019ve tried:<\/p>\n\n\n\n