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Gua-sha rituals

Incorporate gua-sha plate rituals into your routine. We offer a version suitable for facial massages, also ideal in combination with oil serums, and a version that is ergonomically adapted for body massage. Find out how to work with them and why we chose the wooden version in this article.

Tap into the full potential of oil serums or creams and spend time with gua-sha rituals in addition to their regular application. The perfect incorporation of especially the oilier care products is one of the benefits of these rituals. What are the others?

Detoxification

smoothing out minor unevenness

softening and smoothing of wrinkles

tension relief

blood circulation

Gently

One of the main benefits of gua-sha massage is to get the lymphatic system flowing. This is located underneath the thin layer of skin, so it is essential that we massage really gently. The pressure must be really light, so light that you may feel that "nothing is happening". The opposite is true - it is the gentle pressure that is essential to get the lymph flowing.
We can press lightly in the case of a body massage, when we feel that we would like to loosen up a stiff muscle. Here too, however, caution is necessary and the massage must be carried out in a way that is comfortable for you. Anyone who would like to learn more about the secrets of this traditional discipline originating in Chinese medicine can be advised to have a massage by a professional.

Why wood?

SMYSSLY's Gua-sha plates are made from ethically sourced wood. With semi-precious stone massagers, the ethical sourcing of the material and supply chain cannot be guaranteed in the current state of the market for this type of precious stone, so we have decided to switch to specially treated acacia wood. The wood is unique - just like you! Each plaque is an original and has its own specific pattern. This makes them not only light, functional and ethical, but also very beautiful.

Wooden face plate

Our gua-sha plate is designed to massage the face to detoxify, reduce wrinkles, remove uneven skin and under eye circles and eliminate red veins. Regular gua-sha plate massage can replace invasive facelift interventions. Massage also relieves tension in the facial muscles and increases blood circulation. Redness of the skin may occur after use due to the blood supply. This will subside after a while and the skin colour will become more even.

How to do it?

Apply a serum, ideally the SMYSSLY Oil Serum with Retinol or the Brightening Serum with Gold, to exfoliated skin and use gua-sha to massage it into the skin using simple strokes and light pressure from the centre of the face outwards. On the chin, drag the plate from the center of the chin along the jawline toward the ear, where you change direction and drag down the neck. This stroke is important because it helps with the removal of accumulated toxins in the skin.

  1. To massage the face, use the wider side of the plate and massage in straight strokes from the centre of the face outwards.
  2. Use the narrower side to massage around the eyes and lips and guide the strokes in a gentle arc.
  3. Use the wider side to massage the neck area. Work from the ear down to the collarbone and from the centre of the chin down to the jugular fossa. Then work from the neck pit in a gentle arc towards the ear.
  4. From the centre of the chin, guide the plate along the jawbone towards the ear and in a smooth arc down the neck to the collarbone.

For optimal results, we recommend that you massage for a maximum of 5-10 minutes each day. Afterwards, clean the stone with warm water and dry it. The oily plate can be washed with warm water with a drop of mild soap (such as baby soap) to degrease.

Wooden body plate

The Gua-sha Plate is designed to massage the body to detoxify, remove muscle tension, relieve cellulite and eliminate red veins. Regular massage with the gua-sha plate improves skin quality. The massage also helps to circulate the blood in the body. It has a positive effect on blood circulation and promotes the lymphatic system. Redness of the skin may appear after use, which is caused by the blood circulation. This will subside after a while and the colour of the skin will become more even.

How to do it?

Apply SMYSSLY Body Oil evenly on the skin of the body and massage into the skin using gua-sha with gentle pressure, always working from the bottom upwards. In the abdomen area, pull the pad from the centre downwards and from the centre upwards, towards the chest. Pay particular attention to areas of the body with cellulite and sagging skin.

  1. First, apply SMYSSLY Body Oil evenly to the legs.
  2. Use the wavy edge of the plate to massage. Starting at the soles of the feet, massage the bottom of the feet first, then the sides, and finally the toes in even strokes.
  3. Continue massaging the shins with straight strokes up and down.
  4. Give thorough care to the thighs. Massage the sides of the thighs first with the plate in long strokes and continue to the back.
  5. Massage the hips and buttocks with short strokes.
  6. Finish the massage with long strokes from the feet to the upper thighs. For optimal results, we recommend that you massage daily for 10-15 minutes. After using gua-sha, cleanse with warm water, pat dry. The oily pad can be washed with warm water with a drop of mild soap (such as baby soap) to degrease.