The Daily Habit I Swear By
If you follow along on Instagram, then you probably know by now that there’s one daily habit I absolutely swear by. Even on days I’m too busy- or lazy- to wash my hair, I make sure to carve out a few minutes to give myself a little Guasha facial massage. It’s a simple daily ritual that only takes a few minutes and truly makes a visible difference.
For most of my life I’ve battled inflamed, redness prone skin. I’ve tried countless products, diets and facials, all to no avail. But ever since incorporating this massage 1-2 times a day I’ve noticed an incredible improvement: decreased puffiness, much less redness and inflammation and even the presence of a dewy glow.
I swear by a combination of this tool plus a cucumber balm you can purchase through my friend, Mary Heaven; followed by a customized regimen from Renée Rouleau- whose products I highly recommend.
Here are my tips for Guasha at home:
HOW TO GUASHA AT HOME
1. Apply 2-5 drops of serum or balm to cleansed skin( face & neck)
2. Using your Guasha Facial Tool, start with gentle sweeping motions up the neck ( 5-10 strokes).
3. Work your way from the chin to forehead- gentle outward sweeping motions ( 5-10 in strokes each area) - strokes should feel effortless.
4. Move to the opposite side & repeat ( starting with neck and working up to the forehead).
BENEFITS
Softening of fine lines and wrinkles
Loosening of tight muscles in the face, sinuses & jaw
Glowing and radiant skin
Reduction in dark circles / puffiness around eyes
Assists with clearing congested skin that can lead to breakouts
Increases circulation and lymphatic drainage for a more sculpted look
photo by Julia Dags