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Get snatched with this nifty skincare tool.
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Theres more to it than following a specific routineits all in the stone and the ancient practice behind it.
While gua sha can be used all over the body, its particularly beneficial for the face.
Plus, its a wonderful self-care ritual.
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We spent hourstestingthe best gua sha tools, assessing their ease of use, effectiveness, and quality.
We even got Wasfies thoughts on a few.
Jaclyn, tester:“I felt a difference immediately.
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After three times of use, people saw a difference and started complimenting me.
Another pro: You dont have to worry about it breaking because its so strong and solid.
Each divot serves a specified function.
For example, the small curvature released pressure between my eyes while the cool metal depuffs and relaxes.
I also used it to drain my sinuses and release sinus pressure when I was super congested.”
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She noted that keeping it in the fridge provided a cooling and soothing effect during each use.
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Marie, tester:“This is a beautiful stone made of Xiuyan jade.
It’s sturdy yet lightweight and remains in the same condition after repeated use.”
First of all, they are nonporous and wont trap and transfer bacteria onto your skin.
Second, they are basically unbreakable and are super sturdy, unlike other gua shas made of real stone.
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Joy, tester:“I love that it’s stainless steel.
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It looks and feels expensive.
It’s got a slick design.
And best of all, it is the most hygienic!
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It was perfect for my acne-prone skin.”
The tool was easy to incorporate into our tester, Jennifer’s, morning routine.
Jennifer, tester:“This isa nice addition to my morning routine.
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It helped depuff my skin quickly.”
Use it before bedtime to help you chill out, both physically, mentally, and spiritually, too.
It targeted inflammation after daily use and worked well with the products in my routine."
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Our tester, Emily, loved how the super high-quality stone fit into her hand without slipping.
After consistent use, her face felt less puffy and lighter.
Emily, tester:“The most noticeable difference appeared along my jawline.
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I have fuller cheeks, but I noticed that I had extra fluid sitting on my face.
After using this, I went from having a double chin to a more sculpted jawline.”
There are pointed, heart-shaped, and scalloped gua sha tools.
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Gua sha tools typically have different-shaped and textured sides to be used on different spots.
Pointed and scalloped gua sha tools can effectively detect specific pressure points.
Because gua sha tools are helping to boost circulation, you might see results immediately after one session.
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Esme Benjaminis a Byrdie contributor who specializes in wellness and beauty content.
For this story, we used our own tested insights to recommend the best gua sha tools.
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