Gua Sha Stones - Essentialist
Gua Sha Stones - Essentialist
100% NATURAL AGATE STONE
Each stone is truly one of a kind. The natural variance in pattern and color are what make each piece uniquely beautiful.
Our custom shaped gua sha tools cut from genuine agate are as stunning as they are functional. Gua sha is an ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine technique and is one of the most simple and effective self-care practices you can learn. Benefits of regular use include: improved circulation, lymphatic drainage, enhanced skin tone and elasticity, reduced appearance of expression lines and wrinkles, easing tension and stress, as well as preventing or clearing breakouts.
WHICH TOOL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Both styles have been designed to be used interchangeably on the face or body and are appropriate for beginner or advanced users alike.
Wavy - The waved edged tool has been designed to caress the face and neck and is ideal for gentle lymphatic drainage work. The shape makes it easy to hold and a larger surface area makes it perfect for body work on the shoulders, arms, legs, and back. This tool is great for those who are discovering gua sha as there are no complicated maneuvers necessary for optimal utilization.
Edgy - The sharp curves are designed to hug your jaw line, cheek and brow bones, while the jagged edges are made for targeting deeper lines and wrinkles. This tool is excellent for users who are very comfortable with basic gua sha techniques and want to use the tool to explore more advanced target work.
Warning: Be very careful when the stone is oily or wet, it will be slippery and can break if dropped
BENEFITS OF PRACTICE
This ancient Chinese technique is one of the most simple and rewarding self-care practices that you can do literally anywhere. Just like our bodies, the face is made of muscles that can benefit tremendously from gua sha by addressing stagnant energy, increasing blood circulation, promoting lymphatic drainage, breaking down fascia, and reducing facial bloating. With regular use you will not only ease tension, stress, and minimize lines that naturally form from expression but, you will actively tone and enhance skin elasticity too. Working with the epidermis and dermal layers beneath gua sha also helps to prevent and clear breakouts. There’s a reason gua sha users report having smoother, plumper, and more lifted looking skin, it works!
The Ritual
Start by applying 3-5 drops of your favorite nutritive facial oil all over your face and neck. The key is to create a surface that your tool will glide across - you never want to use one of our Gua Sha tools on dry skin. ( We love the comfort potion or freedom potion )Take this time to set the tone for your ritual by practicing deep cleansing breaths.
FOLLOW ALONG WITH THE VIDEO
Watch as Debbie Kung, Doctor of Chinese Medicine, demonstrates our introductory gua sha flow (detailed below) using our Edgy tool. This video serves as a brief tutorial to familiarize you with the tool and practice method. It is quite intuitive once you get a feel for the stone and how it fits on the face. The goal is to teach you the technique so you may mindfully practice (unassisted) in the future.
The start and finish points for each segment in the video are also indicated below. Repeat the sweeping motion at least 3-5x for each area before moving on to the next. Complete the full cycle on the left side then follow on the right. Remember to use gentle even pressure in a pulling motion, do not drag the tool. Take extra care around the eyes and re-apply oil if you feel the tool start to drag. Most importantly it's not a race, it's a self-care practice so slow down, relax, and enjoy!
