Since then, gua sha facials (both professional and DIY) have met perennial demand—the sculpting technique can move lymph fluid out of the body, increase blood circulation, and offer a toning “face-lift” effect in a few upward strokes. Not only do said stones vary in shape and size (which align with different parts of your face), but each crystal itself is associated with certain energies in TCM—and, oh, are they pretty to look at. To help upgrade your gua sha game, we’ve uncovered 11 of the most glamorous tools on the market, each with varying shapes, stones, and edges. Just be sure to apply an oil or moisturizer to provide some slip—you never want to be pulling or tugging on delicate skin. Other than that, gua sha and glow on. Genuine Jade Gua Sha, Elizabeth Trattner ($28) Empress Stone, Wildling ($65) Jade GuaSha Face Comb, GingerChi ($30) The Amethyst Gua Sha Facial Lifting Tool, Mount Lai ($38) The Lanshin Pro Gua Sha Tool, Lanshin ($125) Rose Quartz Heart Facial Gua Sha, KORA Organics ($58) Rose Quartz Gua Sha, Herbivore ($24) Jade Gua Sha Crystal Beauty Tool, Skin Gym ($32) Gua Sha Mushroom, Pop Society ($22) Crystal Contour Gua Sha, Odacité ($45) FaSha Tool, SHIFFA ($40) Rose Quartz Sculpting Spoon, CJB Beauty Secrets ($29)
