Is facial massage worth it? Absolutely. Regular facial massage firms and maintains skin in good condition. These few minutes are an investment in your youthful appearance that will surely pay off. You can perform facial massage with your fingers or with accessories designed for this purpose. For the past few years, the jade roller has been a popular choice. However, it has been dethroned. Discover a much more effective tool that facilitates daily massage – the Gua Sha stone.

Gua Sha plate – what is it and what is it for?

A Gua Sha plate is a facial massage tool made of natural stone, such as rose quartz. It's a smooth stone with rounded edges. Its natural coolness is very pleasant and has a soothing effect during massage. The plate's shape is deliberate. Each edge is designed to massage specific areas of the face: the long, rounded edge massages the forehead, neck, and under-eye area; the short, concave edge massages the nose, chin, and eyebrows; and the long, convex edge massages the forehead, neck, and cheeks.

Thanks to the specially shaped plate, Gua Sha massage is very intuitive. You can test different edges on different parts of your face and see which one suits you best. For effective massage, remember to hold the plate at an acute angle, tilted towards your face.

Gua Sha massage – what is it and what results does it give? 

Gua Sha is a massage technique derived from the tradition of Chinese therapeutic massage. "Gua" means scraping, and "sha" means reddening the skin.

Regular massage improves facial contours and reduces wrinkle depth. It's an excellent way to stimulate vital energy. Massage improves lymphatic flow, shapes the face, and improves the absorption of skincare products. Regular Gua Sha massage quickly produces visible results: it adds radiance to the complexion and refines facial contours, reduces fine lines, firms and smooths the skin, stimulates blood circulation and collagen production, accelerates toxin removal, reduces sebum production, and softens the skin.

How to prepare facial skin for massage?