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A gentle, step-by-step guide to practising Gua Sha at home. Learn the technique, understand the benefits, and build a calming facial massage ritual.
Gua Sha is a traditional facial massage technique using a smooth, flat tool - usually made from jade or rose quartz - to gently glide across the skin.
When practised regularly with gentle pressure, Gua Sha can help improve circulation, support lymphatic drainage, and leave the skin looking refreshed and radiant. It's a beautiful addition to any skincare ritual.
Stimulates blood circulation to the face
Supports lymphatic drainage
Reduces facial puffiness
Relieves tension in the jaw and forehead
Encourages a natural, healthy glow
Promotes relaxation and calm
Cleanse your face thoroughly
Apply a generous layer of facial oil or serum - this gives the tool glide
Make sure your Gua Sha tool is clean
Hold the tool at a 15-30° angle against the skin
Always use gentle pressure - less is more
Work through each area slowly and mindfully. The whole routine takes 5-10 minutes.
Start at the chin and sweep outward along the jawline toward the ear. Repeat 5-10 times on each side.
Glide from the side of the nose across the cheek toward the ear. Use gentle, slow strokes. Repeat 5-10 times.
Very gently sweep from the inner corner of the eye outward toward the temple. Use the lightest pressure here.
Move from the centre of the brow outward toward the hairline. Then sweep upward from the brows to the hairline.
Finish with gentle downward strokes from the jaw down the neck. This supports lymphatic drainage.
Always move outward and upward. Finish with the neck.
2-4 times per week is ideal for most people. Even a few minutes of gentle facial massage can help stimulate circulation and relax facial muscles. Consistency is more important than duration.
Book a Root & Moss Gua Sha facial for a deeper, more restorative treatment.