What is Gua Sha Stone?

Gua Sha Stone is a tool used for self-massage in accordance with Chinese medicine. The massage promotes tissue regeneration, firmness, and improves lymph flow. "Gua" in Chinese means "scraping," and "Sha" means "redness." These two words encompass the whole meaning of this method. Gua Sha stone massage involves slow and repetitive rubbing of the face in various directions until redness appears on the face.

Gua Sha Stone PUREDERM with green jadeite

There are many stones available on the market with different shapes. Are you wondering how an original Gua Sha massage stone looks like? Check out PUREDERM Gua Sha Massager! It is a plate made of natural minerals designed for facial massage. It has a rounded shape (its edges are rounded), although it is flat and handy. It fits well in the hand. In appearance, it resembles a heart with an irregular shape, due to sides of different lengths, perfectly suited for massaging specific parts of the face and/or body. Want to know how to perform a facial massage with a Gua Sha stone? Read on!

What is Gua Sha Stone made of?

PUREDERM Gua Sha Massager is available in two different material variants. Whether you believe in the energy of stones or not, regardless of the type of stone you choose, you will benefit from regular self-massage of the face and body.

Regarding the effects of the Gua Sha stone made of pink quartz, its beneficial effects on the skin are mentioned, improving its elasticity and supporting detoxification. Pink quartz tightens the pores, promoting natural drainage and blood circulation. It is responsible for restoring smoothness and even complexion to the skin.

The Gua Sha stone made of green jadeite contains the power attributed to jadeite, known as the "stone of youth," which means: the power of deep skin regeneration, aiding in toxin removal and pain relief.

The Gua Sha massager made of green jadeite reduces the visibility of swelling, puffiness, wrinkles, and under-eye circles. Massaging with a natural jadeite stone stimulates lymph flow and cleanses toxins. It makes the skin more firm and relaxed. Green jadeite, through its coolness, improves blood circulation and supports natural drainage, contributing to pore tightening and reducing the visibility of initial signs of aging. Massaging with a jadeite stone smoothens and rejuvenates dull, tired skin. It has a lifting effect.

Does Gua Sha Stone work? See for yourself!

For lasting effects, regular use is recommended, also in combination with skincare products - this will help the active ingredients in them to be absorbed more effectively.

How to use: Apply your favorite oil, serum or cream to your face. Gently move the Gua Sha stone across your face, always pointing it from the inside out. Massage the sides of the face down towards the lymph nodes. In the same direction, massage the neck and décolleté. You can make short or long strokes, adjusting the pressure to your liking. Repeat each movement about 10 times. After massaging the face, the remains of the oil, serum or cream used, gently pat into the skin or leave until completely absorbed, and wash the Gua Sha stone under running aqua. Do massage 3-4 times a week.

Cautions Do not use on damaged skin, moles, bruises and extensive acne lesions.