Gua Sha (facial massage stone) - striped flint
Discover the power of a facial massage you can do yourself at home. Gua Sha is a great little tool for various massage techniques
What is Gua Sha and it's benefits?
Gua Sha originates from Chinese medicine. Gua Sha facial message has been traditionally used to relieve pain, relax facial muscles, improve circulation and lymphatic drainage.
How to use?
Our massage stone comes with basic technique instructions and you can find numerous guides and videos on the internet. It is important to always go upward and outward from the centre to the sides.Stone must be "gliding" on the skin, so use a facial oil or cream. The movements should be gentle, focused on pressure, placing the stone as flat as possible on the skin.
How often?
Use this stone as a part of your daily skin routine.
In the morning, perform a quick massage under the eyes by pressing it or applying a cold stone like a cotton pad under the eyes.
In the evening, massage the entire face. Remember the neck as well
Why striped flint?
Our massage stone from striped flint, a gemstone known as the Polish diamond. It can only be found in Poland in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains. It has been historically used for making amulets that are believed to have healing and protective powers.
Care: After each use, wash the stone with water with mild soap. Store in the original bag that the stone comes with.
Material: 100% striped flint.
Each stone has a different pattern of stripes. This product is made by hand by a jeweller, it may have cut marks.