The Secret to Sculpted, Radiant Skin: Why You Need a Gua Sha in Your Routine
Let’s be real—your skincare routine deserves a little extra. Here at Frequency, we're big proponents of daily habits that help you to feel your best from the inside out, and one of our favorite hacks is the Facial Contour Gua Sha. And if you haven’t jumped on the gua sha train yet, consider this your VIP invitation. This centuries-old beauty tool isn’t just aesthetically pleasing—it’s a game-changer for your skin, and we’re about to spill all the secrets on why.
What Is a Gua Sha, Anyway?
Originating from traditional Chinese medicine, gua sha is a smooth, flat stone (often jade or rose quartz) used to massage the face and body. With gentle, upward strokes, it works to sculpt, lift, and detoxify your skin—no needles, no downtime, just serious glow.
The Benefits of Gua Sha: Why You Need It Now
✨ Sculpt and Snatch
If you've heard of using a gua sha in your skincare routine, you definitely know this to be a #1 reason why people incorporate it. Although we want to get the jawline snatched, what the Facial Contour Gua Sha really accomplishes is a lymphatic drainage massage on your face and neck. If you'd like to perform this on your body, we recommend the Body Contour Gua Sha to cover a wider surface area on the skin. Regular use helps define your cheekbones and jawline by stimulating circulation and lymphatic drainage—hello, natural contour!
✨ De-Puffed & Refreshed Skin
Woke up looking puffy? Blame it on fluid retention. A gua sha massage flushes out toxins and excess fluid, leaving you looking more awake, refreshed, and camera-ready.
✨ Boosted Circulation = Glow-From-The-Inside-Out
The gentle pressure of a gua sha increases blood flow, bringing oxygen and nutrients to your skin. The result? A glow so good, people will think you just left a facial.
✨ Bye-Bye, Tension & Fine Lines
We hold so much tension in our face (hello, clenched jaw and furrowed brows). Gua sha melts that stress away, softening expression lines and leaving your skin smoother and more relaxed.
✨ Better Product Absorption
That luxe serum you splurged on? Using a Gua sha helps the serums you put on your skin to penetrate deeper into your pores, making sure you get every last drop of those nourishing ingredients. If you're going to splurge on your skincare, you might as well make sure that it getting deep into those cells!
How to Use Your Gua Sha Like a Pro
- Start with clean skin and apply a facial oil (trust us, this is a must—no dragging allowed). We recommend using our Original Sin Vitamin C Oil or our Drink Up Hyaluronic Acid Serum. These two are our top picks, because they are super hydrating and compliment the gua sha tool well!
- Hold the gua sha tool at a 15-degree angle and use gentle, upward strokes along your jawline, cheekbones, and forehead.
- Focus on the neck, moving downward to encourage lymphatic drainage. This will release any toxins or excess water from your skin.
- Repeat each motion 8-12 times per area, and don’t forget to breathe—this is self-care, after all!
Ready to Elevate Your Routine?
A gua sha isn’t just a skincare tool—it’s a ritual. It’s your moment to pause, breathe, and give your skin the love it deserves. Add one to your routine, and thank us later.
Looking for the perfect gua sha? Shop our curated selection at Frequency and get your glow on.
