While I’m a big fan of all the products in my daily skincare routine, more and more I’ve been appreciating the simplicity, versatility, and sensory pleasures of a good facial oil. Skip ahead to my DIY face oil recipe, or keep reading to find out why I’m a big fan of facial oil! How do I use gua sha tools? For context, gua sha pre-dates acupuncture. The stroke pattern used awakens the meridian lines (lifeforce path) to activate the body’s natural healing abilities. For the skin, it encourages collagen production (strength in cells). It sculpts and tones the face shape, allowing inflammation to drain and muscles to become free of tension — allowing them to do their supportive jobs properly. It also helps the skin return to its most radiant state as circulation is increased, sending nutrients to areas that may have been starved because of blockage.
Etsy is no longer supporting older versions of your web browser in order to ensure that user data remains secure. Please update to the latest version. Gua Sha Facial Tool Jade Stone Guasha Board for Face Massage Tool Jaw Sculptor Now lift from the bridge of your nose and slide over the brow bone, repeating a few times as usual. Alternate this with the draining massage under the eyes. This one will feel a little odd, like you’re stretching the skin. You want to slide your fingers – one hand pulling down, then one hand pulling up – along your crows feet by the brows. Alternate the direction of the pull and don’t hold it long. It should look like criss cross motions.