Gua sha is an ancient wellness practice that is rising in popularity in the United States. Here's everything you need to know, including beginner tips.

Gua Sha can be done frequently, although there are a few factors to consider. “The frequency of Gua Sha depends on how firmly the tool is used,” McCannel says.

Gua sha (pronounced gwah-shah) tools ― smooth, half moon-shaped stones that massage your face ― seem to have popped up everywhere over the past two years. But the practice is nothing new.

Gua sha may reduce puffiness, improve circulation, and smooth wrinkles, but more research is needed. To use gua sha, apply serum to the skin and then lightly stroke the tool across your face.

As for where it got its name in Chinese, gua means “to scrape,” and sha means “petechiae,” which are tiny, flat, red or purple spots on the skin.

We researched and tested 18 gua sha tools for radiant skin and a sculpted face. We also interviewed skincare experts, who shared their top tips for using them at home. After this process, we think ...

Gua sha tools refer to jade, rose quartz, crystalline, and other semiprecious stones carved to have a firm, flat surface. The term translates from Chinese to “scraping,” but these stone tools ...

Gua sha gives us a moment of self-care and self-love as we work to reduce tension in the facial muscles that work so hard to communicate, show emotion, eat, laugh, and move.

THE WELL’s education director, Laura Conroy shows ESSENCE how to gua sha– and shares the top benefits of the ancient technique ...

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Gua sha is a body and face scraping technique that’s used for a variety of health benefits. It’s a part of the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with mentions in the Shanghan Lun, a ...

This month: Why now is a perfect time to try facial Gua Sha, the Chinese massage technique said to boost your glow. Already know about Gua Sha? Scroll on for your 6 step guide to trying it at home ...