Prep Work List for Face Gua Sha Before and After

Wow! the Gua Sha Tool set is so beautiful, once you receive it you may be eager to try this in-trendy skincare routine. But how to start correctly? Here are some the tips collected for you.


Wash face with warm water to open the pores and thoroughly clean the follicles, which is to clean up toxins and improve thick pores and dullness of the skin. During the facial gua sha, the absorbing ability of the skin increase, thus we should reduce harmful substances sticking to the skin, including but not limited to the bacteria on the gua sha tool, stimulating cosmetic products, etc. We should also clean or even sterilize the gua sha stone before scraping, choose mild cleansers, nourishing and nutritious essential oil, or lotion.

 Before Gua Sha

  • Step 1: Clean the gua sha tool

It is recommended that the gua sha stone used for the first time or has not been used for a long time should be cleaned with medical alcohol, or hand sanitizer/shower gel, and then wiped clean for use. 

  • Step 2: Clean the facial skin

Facial cleansers that exfoliate or soften keratin are not recommended, instead, a gentle purifying one is recommended. Wash the face with warm water.

  • Step 3: Apply some lubricant

We can choose gua sha lotion or essential oil. Before scraping, patting the face with some refreshing toner helps to make the skin more moisturized and devotes a better effect. The amount of essential oil varies from person to person. During scraping, the skin should be lubricated enough as dryness does harm it. 

 

Tips: After cleansing the face, hot compressing with a towel for 3-5 minutes makes a better effect.

After Gua Sha

Right after the facial gua sha is finished, it is extremely recommended to use a piece of nutritional mask which is best preheated. If you have oily skin, you can wash the gua sha oil thoroughly first, while for normal skin, you do not need to wash away the essential oil. Finnaly, don't forget to hydrate and moisture your skin, applying some toner, serum and lotions.

 

For healthy, glowing, and bright skin, check out these brands for organic face masks to perfect your Facial Gua Sha Treatment.

  1. Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask | Organic, natural, made in the USA 

  2. OSEA White Algae Mask | Organic ingredients, cruelty-free, made in the USA, vegan, climate-neutral

  3. 100% Pure Green Tea Water Bomb Mask | Natural & organic ingredients, cruelty-free, gives back

  4. Shea Brand Daisy Enzyme Face Mask | Organic, cruelty-free, sustainable packaging, part BIWOC-owned

  5. Orgaid Greek Yogurt & Nourishing Organic Sheet Mask | Organic ingredients, made in the USA 

  6. LAMAV Firming Treatment Mask | Natural & organic ingredients, cruelty-free, vegan, gives back, made locally in Australia

Ok, now it's time to add this ancient skincare method to your day ritual. If you want a complete guide on how to use a gua sha on face, confusing about what's the correct gua sha movement? How to drain lymph nodes in neck? Here it is A Step-by-Step Guide for facial gua sha.

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