Massage tools for face and body

Improve your skincare routine with Gua Sha tools and facial brushes

Have you been looking for a way to take your skincare routine to the next level? Then consider Gua Sha tools and facial brushes! These tried-and-tested beauty tools are the secret weapons of skincare enthusiasts to improve circulation, refine the appearance of the skin and optimize the absorption of care products.

Gua Sha tools are centuries-old tools made of jade, obsidian or rose quartz that are gently moved over the face and help to relieve tension and stimulate circulation. They provide a radiant complexion and can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Facial brushes cleanse and stimulate the skin thoroughly and gently. The soft bristles remove dirt, dead skin cells and excess sebum while promoting circulation. The result: soft, radiant and healthy skin.

What is Gua Sha and how does it work?

Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese technique that uses special tools made of jade or rose quartz to massage the face and body. The word "gua" means "to rub" and "sha" stands for "red rash". When using this technique, the skin becomes slightly red, indicating improved circulation. Gua Sha has been traditionally used to flush toxins from the body, relieve muscle tension, and improve overall health and well-being.

Gua Sha tools come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They have rounded edges that are gently guided over the skin. This process helps stimulate lymphatic flow and improve blood circulation. By stimulating the skin, Gua Sha tools can also help stimulate the collagen and elastin production process, resulting in firmer and more youthful skin.

What is dry brushing and how does it work?

Dry brushing is an ancient, Ayurvedic healing method that offers numerous positive effects for your own well-being and health. Face brushing or brush massage for the face is based on the same effects as classic dry brushing. The lymph flow and blood circulation are stimulated by the massage. Old, dead skin cells are removed and toxins are eliminated. The skin is optimally supplied with oxygen and the production of new, healthy skin cells is stimulated. The gray veil disappears and fresh, healthy and radiant skin appears. The massage is always carried out on clean and dry skin.

Benefits of Gua Sha Tools and Facial Brushes for Skin Care

There are many benefits to using Gua Sha tools and facial brushes in your skincare routine. Here are some of the most important ones:

1. Improved blood circulation: The gentle scraping of Gua Sha tools and the soft stroking of dry brushes over the skin stimulate blood circulation. This leads to a better supply of oxygen and nutrients to the skin cells, resulting in a radiant complexion.
2. Skin detoxification: Gua Sha can help remove toxins from the skin and improve lymphatic drainage. By removing toxins, the skin becomes clearer and healthier.
3. Reduce swelling: Massaging with massage tools can help reduce swelling and water retention in the face. By stimulating the lymphatic system, fluid retention is reduced and the face looks more defined and slimmer.
4. Firmer skin: Regular use of Gua Sha tools and facial brushes can help increase the production of collagen and elastin in the skin, resulting in a firmer and more youthful skin texture.
5. Dry brushing frees the skin of dead skin cells, sebum residue and dirt and allows the skin underneath to breathe again.
6. Facial massage increases the skin’s ability to absorb care products.

How to use Gua Sha tools correctly

The massage with a Gua Sha stone is simple, soothing and relaxing. All you need is some facial oil and a Gua Sha stone. The oil reduces friction and allows the stone to glide easily over the face.

1. Clean your face thoroughly before you start the massage. Dirty skin or makeup residue can spread bacteria on the face. Therefore, always use a clean Gua Sha stone for the massage.
2. Now apply a few drops of facial oil to damp facial skin so that the Gua Sha stone can glide gently over all parts of the face during the massage.
3. Gently pull the Gua Sha tool over the skin at a 45-degree angle, applying light pressure. Start in the middle of the face and work your way outwards. Repeat each stroke 3-5 times. It is important that the massage movements are carried out from the inside outwards. This is the ideal way to remove toxins. Stroke from the root of the nose to the hairline, from the mouth and nose towards the ears, from the chin to the hairline and from the base of the neck towards the chin.
4. The massage is finished after a few minutes. Immediately afterwards, clean the Gua Sha stone with a damp cloth and a mild facial cleanser and let it dry.
5. It is best to do a facial massage every day. In the morning, the massage complements your beauty routine and stimulates circulation. In the evening, let the soothing effect of the stones relax you. Brush all tension from your face before you go to sleep.

Thanks to the massage effect, the facial skin becomes more receptive and the ingredients of facial serums, facial oils and creams can now develop their full effect. Tip: Place the Gua Sha stone in the fridge for a few hours before use. This provides a cooling kick of freshness and supports a finer pore structure.

How to use dry brushing for the face correctly

1. Before the dry brushing massage, clean the face thoroughly and pat it dry.
2. Now use the dry facial brush to gently stroke each side of your face three to five times. Simply try out how much pressure you feel comfortable applying to the brush. You don't want to overstress your skin.
3. Neck: For a lifting massage, start at the base of the neck and stroke upwards towards the chin. For a classic lymphatic drainage, gently stroke the neck downwards behind the ears.
4. Cheeks and chin: Place the brush on the chin and brush upwards towards the hairline. The brush is also brushed upwards from the mouth and nose towards the hairline or ears.
5. Around the eyes: Apply gentle pressure and stroke in circular motions around the eyes and eyebrows.
6. Forehead: Brush horizontally from the middle towards the temples. Brush upwards between the eyebrows using short brush strokes.
   
7. After face brushing, the skin may be slightly red. This is not a cause for concern, but rather a sign that blood circulation has been stimulated. The pores are now open and the skin can breathe.
8. Depending on your skin type, the massage can be done daily or just once or twice a week. Sensitive skin types should only brush a few times a week, while insensitive skin can tolerate a daily brush massage. A brush massage should not be too long and should always be done with little pressure so as not to irritate the skin too much.

Skin care products are now absorbed much better by the skin. Therefore, now is the ideal time to use your favoriteFace Care The bio-active ingredients can now penetrate the skin particularly easily and develop their full potential.

Conclusion: Improve your skin care routine with Gua Sha tools and facial brushes

Gua Sha tools and facial brushes are effective tools to enhance your skincare routine. Regular use can help increase blood circulation, detoxify the skin, and achieve firmer and healthier skin. Combine the use of these tools with high-quality skincare products for maximum results. Invest in high-quality, sustainable Gua Sha tools and facial brushes and treat yourself to the pleasure of a professional facial massage and thorough cleansing. Your skin will thank you!