Why do I use Facial Rollers & Gua Sha ?

Facial Rollers and Gua Sha have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries as a form of massage and acupressure treatment for the skin and meridians.

Both, Facial Roller & Gua Sha have many wonderful benefits.

Facial Roller promotes blood circulations, helps to stimulate lymphatic flow and drainage helping reduce puffiness on the face. It aids skincare products penetrate more deeply. The tool is very easy to use, provides gentle facial massage and overall relaxation.

Gua Sha on the other hand works slightly deeper in the skin. It is great for releasing muscle tension and helps to sculpt and contour facial features like jawline, for instance. Gua Sha is more effective than facial roller in reducing unwanted fine lines and wrinkles. It boosts circulation and improves energy circulation called "qi" & improves lymph drainage helping to decrease puffiness & clearing congested pores. As a result you get brighter, firmer & clearer skin.

These tools are a wonderful addition to your Face Yoga practice and daily self-care rituals and I have been using both for a few years now. Both tools are able to transform your skin health and improve overall well-being.

Different stones have different qualities & healing properties

💚 GREEN JADE : Balancing properties , super soothing & calming on the skin. Protects from negative energy & negative thoughts. Promotes positivity , attracts good luck , good energy & good friends

💗 ROSE QUARTZ : Stone of love & heart chakra . Promotes self -love, self -acceptance. Inspires connection with others. Restores harmony & trust in relationship. Calming on the skin & used for sensitive , rosacea & reactive skin

💜 AMETHYST : Full of negative ions offers anti-inflammatory properties. Balancing an inflamed complexion & redness , soothes breakouts. Helps to still the mind & inspire spirituality & intuitive mind

💙 BLUE JASPER : Helps to balance yin/ yang energy . Promotes courage. Builds inner strength & confidence. As a calming stone it helps to alleviate anxiety & stress

⚪OPALITE : A manmade crystal that symbolizes clear thinking & new beginning. Helps to stabilize mood swings & increases energy. Boosts your self-esteem & improves sense of self-worth

⚽️PICASSO JASPER: Naturing stone that brings peace & harmony during times of stress or difficulties. Grounding and calming. Also inspire you to dream bigger , stay open -hearted & celebrate life

When to use Facial Roller and Gua Sha

There is no ideal time when to use Facial Roller and Gua Sha. It really depends on personal needs and lifestyle. Many people, myself included, use Facial Roller in the morning routine when the time is of an essence and to quickly stimulate blood flow to the skin & get lymphatic system going. I find that Gua Sha routine is perfect for a nighttime regiment. Most people have more time in the evening and can really indulge the relaxing and soothing experience of Gua Sha ritual.  The important part to remember here is that, the benefits and the desired effects can be only achieved through consistent use , no matter what time of the day or evening.

What is your experience with Facial Roller and Gua Sha ?

Best regards,

Renata

References/ photo : "Jade & Gua" ; Sandra Chiu / Lanshin