This heart-shaped, black obsidian crystal Gua Sha massage tool is naturally shaped to help toned the muscles in the facial contours (or indeed elsewhere in the body), while boosting the skin’s micro circulation.

Pronounced ‘gwah-sha’ ('gua' means 'scrape' & 'sha' means 'sand’), this ancient Chinese tradition improves circulation, relaxes muscles, and improves blood flow - thereby encouraging a GLOW.

The movements are light and toning, and should never feel too pressured or drag the skin..

Types of Gua Sha

Gua sha tools come in many different shapes and sizes designed to accommodate different parts of the face and body. Some are heart shaped or moon shaped to help lift & tone muscle contours, while others have comb-like, curly or pointy sides, all softly rounded edges that are gentle on the skin.

In addition to various shapes and sizes, gua sha tools can be made from an assortment of materials, from crystal stones - rose quartz, jade, black obsidian, to glass, metal or wood. The idea is that each material offers a unique energetic healing purpose.

Physically a gua sha massage contours, sculpts, and brightens the complexion, helping to soften wrinkles and fine lines.

Emotionally Performing any self-care ritual can be wonderfully balancing and grounding to your energy & spirit.

How to use Gua Sha

1. Lightly massage in 1-2 drops of your regular serum, face oil or JOGB GLOJO Organic Rejuvenating Rosehip Face Oil, into your face, neck, and chest. Oil will help the tool glide more easily, but if you prefer a cream or water-based lotion that is fine also, but you may need to reapply.

2. Now, taking the heart-shaped JOGB Gua Sha Massage Tool (great for defining cheek and jaw contours), holding the tool at 30 to 45-degrees, and gently swipe, lifting upwards while pulling it across your skin, following the lymphatic flow. Repeat 3-5 times before moving onto the next area of your face.

   • Chin/Jawline: Swipe upwards from the centre of the chin out to the earlobe.

   • Neck/Chest: Section your neck into four vertical areas and swipe each section from the bottom up.

   • Lips: Glide over your lips back and forth about five times for a plumping effect.

   • Cheeks: Start at the nose and work outwards & upwards in a sweeping movement along the cheekbones, towards your ears. Swipe once, then move down a bit and swipe again, move down a bit more to the centre of the chin and swipe once more. Repeat both sides.

   • Undereye: Start in the inner corner of the eye and swipe outwards to the corners & temples. Repeat both sides.

   • Forehead: Start on the centre of your forehead, divide the area into three sections, then sweep your Gua Sha tool outwards. Swipe once, then move down a bit and swipe again.

   • Brows: Glide & swipe the tool upwards along each entire brow bone, from the inner corner, out. Repeat both sides.