The use of a Traditional Chinese Medicine tool known as a Gua Sha is recorded to date back as far as the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in China. Used to increase blood and lymph circulation at the area of concern, as well as helping to release fascia, our Gua Sha Massage Tool effectively relaxes muscle tensions and aches, while also naturally tonifies, lifts and smoothes, making it great for reducing facial lines and puffiness.

Made of obsidian, a stone that’s formed naturally from volcanic glass, our Gua Sha is the perfect accompaniment to our Muscle and Joint Soother Salve.

Select between two shapes - a heart and a wand. Both can be used for either face or body - it is up to your own individual preference.

To use:

• Ensure your Gua Sha tool is clean and dry.

• Spread some oil on to your skin, in the area you’re intending to massage/scrape.

• Held at a 45 degree angle, and pressing light, yet firm, glide the tool across your skin.

• For the face, it is recommended you glide upwards; for the body, towards the heart.

• Scrape/massage the area of concern until it turns lightly pink or you feel tension relief.

• Play around with the various sides of the Gua Sha for different areas of the face and body. For instance, concave areas are great for rounded forms such as limbs. Convex areas are great for wider and flatter surfaces such as the abdomen, back, or forehead. Smaller concave areas are great for smaller protrusions such as fingers, toes, the nose, or jawline.

• For added hot and cold therapies:

  • Simply warm it up in a glass of hot or iced water for a couple minutes, remove, dry, and use as normal.

• When done, simple cleanse with natural soap and water, dry with a towel, and place back inside its’ protective pouch.

Please be aware this is made out of natural obsidian stone, and as such, it is fragile and will likely break if dropped. For this reason, we recommend your Gua Sha tool be inserted back into its’ protective pouch after each use.

Metaphysical properties of Obsidian:
Obsidian is clarifying and truth-enhancing. A strongly protective stone, it forms a shield against and absorbs negative energies from the environment. Obsidian also dissolves emotional blockages and ancient traumas, while promoting qualities of compassion and strength. From a physical standpoint, Obsidian aids the digestive and detoxification pathways, aiding in the reduction of arthritic pain, joint problems and cramps. Obsidian also draws out stress and tension, making it the perfect stone for massages and accompaniment for our Muscle and Joint Soother Salve.