Gua sha is a traditional Chinese medicine technique where a smooth stone is scraped across the skin to reduce puffiness and improve circulation.

One of my favorite things about getting a facial is that I always leave feeling more sculpted and chiseled — I love embracing the newfound definition of my cheekbones and jawline. After a day or two, ...

If you’ve scrolled TikTok recently, you’ve probably seen a ton of folks rubbing their faces with funky-shaped stones. And if you’ve subsequently wondered what the heck they’re doing, well, they’re ...

If you’ve spent any time on TikTok, Instagram, or the Internet in general over the past few months, you may have noticed a new skincare ritual popping up--gua sha. However, this ritual is anything but ...

Gua sha, or the art of massaging your skin with a scraping motion using a specialized tool, has been used for centuries to help improve complexions around the world. And if you aren’t already ...

Gua sha is a natural treatment from traditional Chinese medicine that means “to scrape away illness.” Doctors of Chinese medicine, such as acupuncturists, will use gua sha, along with acupuncture and ...

The natural skincare brand ESPA has launched a collection of four beauty tools right in time for the holidays, and one of which is the rose quartz gua sha. Making use of traditional massage and ...

How does scalp gua sha work? The gua sha stones you’re familiar with likely have rounded, smooth edges so they glide easily along the surface of the skin. Scalp gua sha stones, on the other hand, are ...

Holistic esthetician Britta Plug explains how you can use gua sha for acne treatment and prevention—specifically with blackheads. But as I’ve been gliding the gemstone tool across my face in ...