BLACK OBSIDIAN | GUA SHA

THE GUA SHA BEAUTY RITUAL

CELEBRATE YOURSELF AND THE SKIN YOU ARE IN 🖤
WITH OUR HEART-SHAPED BLACK OBSIDIAN COMBATED GUA SHA

Gua Sha is a great addition to your daily beauty rituals. Gua sha is a traditional technique from East Asia and China used to invite well-being. This facial shaping tool is used to improve the absorption performance of facial oils/serums for smoother and firmer skin appearance. Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The perfect daily ritual to enhance your beauty and well-being!

MAIN BENEFITS?
Helps with the appearance of smooth skin texture and a dewy complexion
Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
WHAT IS GUA SHA
The name gua sha — pronounced gwahshah — comes from the Chinese word meaning to scratch. It may also be called skin scraping, spooning, or knocking.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, qi or chi is the energy that circulates in the body. Many people believe that a person's qi must be balanced and flow freely to ensure health and well-being. People also believe that qi can become blocked, causing pain or tension in muscles and joints. Gua sha aims to move this blocked energy to relieve pain or stiffness.

Our choice of black obsidian stone

Black Obsidian is known as the 'Stone of Truth' and is said to eliminate negative thoughts and emotions.

Regular use of Gua Sha can improve the smoothness and texture of the skin. Black obsidian is forged from the force of hot volcanic lava submerged in the sea. A solid, smooth black stone is believed to be a type of volcanic glass.

This ancient technique has seen a revival as an incredibly effective face and body sculpting method for improving the appearance and texture of the skin.

*We recommend using one of our oil-based serums to start, or our cleansing oil. This will aid absorption and enhance the effects of your serum or oil.

Celebrate yourself and the skin you are in 🖤

Made of hand carved and polished black obsidian crystal
Helps reduce the appearance of puffiness
Helps relieve facial and jaw tension
Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles
The complexion becomes rosier and more radiant
Note: Expect natural variations in the stones. Each Gua Sha will be unique in color and pattern. Edge smoothness is the primary function of Gua Sha, we inspect each stone to ensure the edge is not rough or sharp. It is normal for natural indentations to be present which are characteristic of natural crystal stone and do not adversely affect its use or performance.

You will receive the Gua Sha Sequence Ritual Postcard with every order***.


Key tips to get the most out of your practice:

+ We suggest scanning each area at least three times. For longer practice, swipe up to 10 times.

+ Keep your tool almost flat on your skin (about 15 degrees) rather than having the edge of the tool at 90 degrees on your skin.

+ When your tool starts to slip or pull on your skin, add a little more oil for a better glide.

+ Have fun experimenting with the side and shape of the tool that best suits your face.

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR FACIAL GUA SHA
Don't do gua sha over fresh botox. Talk to the provider who injected it to find out how long you can safely implement a facial massage.

Do not do gua sha on fillers injected into the face.