Make Gua Sha your Nighttime Ritual
Ever thought about switching up your night routine? Enter Gua Sha. Far from being just another skincare step, it’s your new evening bestie. This practice is about taking a moment for yourself, turning an ordinary night into a little self-care retreat packed with big benefits.
What is Gua Sha?
This time-honoured practice involves a smooth, healing stone that's used to gently massage and contour the face and neck. Beyond the beauty benefits, it's your moment to slow down and connect with yourself.
The nightly benefits
Our faces and necks often bear the brunt of daily stress and constant screen time, leading to discomfort and visible signs of ageing. Each gentle stroke with the Gua Sha stone eases these tensions, erasing the stress of the day. It's a ritual that not only targets the visible signs of stress and ageing but also provides a moment of tranquility, helping you to unwind and elevating your quality of sleep.
Perfecting your Gua Sha with the right products
A key to a successful Gua Sha ritual lies in prepping your skin with the right products, providing the essential 'slip' for the stone to glide smoothly. We recommend these products, available at our salon, to complement your Gua Sha routine:
Payot - L'Authentique Regenerating Gold Care: This unique formula, blending plant stem cells with gold particles, offers a luxurious, velvety texture that not only preps your skin for Gua Sha but also aids in deep skin regeneration.
CosMedix - Remedy Oil: A blend of safflower, grape seed, and pomegranate seed oils, Remedy Oil creates a smooth surface for the Gua Sha stone, while deeply moisturizing and soothing your skin.
CosMedix - Surge Hyaluronic Acid Booster: This hyaluronic acid-enriched booster provides a hydrating slip, ensuring a smooth Gua Sha experience while plumping and revitalizing your skin.
Step-by-Step Gua Sha Routine
Prepare with the Right Products: Begin by warming a few drops of product between your palms, before massaging on to your face and neck. It’s the perfect start for a silky, smooth Gua Sha glide.
Jawline Definition: Take your Gua Sha stone and angle it at about 40 degrees along your jaw. Gently guide it from your chin to your earlobes, skimming just under the jawbone. This helps define the jawline and stimulates lymphatic drainage.
Cheekbone Contouring: Flip the stone so the higher curve nestles against your cheekbone. Gently sweep from the side of your nose, across your cheeks, and towards your hairline. This movement enhances cheekbone definition and relieves tension from smiling or facial expressions.
Forehead Smoothing: With the flat side of your Gua Sha, make gentle passes across your forehead. Start from the centre and work your way to the temples.
Neck Drainage and Relief: Finally, use downward strokes along the sides of your neck, moving from the earlobe down to the collarbone. This encourages lymphatic drainage from the face and eases neck tension, key to a relaxed posture and a calm mind.
Say hello
Visit us to explore more ways and products to elevate your evening routine. Our skin consultants are on hand to offer tailored advice, ensuring your night routine becomes a beloved ritual.