Gua Sha & Face Massage Roller
The Pure Derma Gua Sha Face Massage Roller sets are available in 4 premium stone types including Jade, Rose Quartz, Black Obsidian and Terahertz, ensuring that there is one to match your daily skin care routine.
Each designed to relieve tension, increase circulation and improve lymphatic drainage in the facial area, helping to rejuvenate and re-invigorate, giving your face a more youthful and radiant glow.
The act of massaging your face has a sculpting effect, and many can see this almost instantly as the puffiness in the face is gently reduced.
Some use a Gua Sha stone with the aim of moving energy, known as qi or chi, around the body, removing blockages and allowing the energy to rebalance.
What is a Gua Sha Stone?
Gua Sha stone techniques have been practised in traditional Chinese medicine since the Ming Dynasty, 600 years later they found there way into the Western world and are now an everyday part of a skin routine.
Gua Sha is the practice of using a tool to apply pressure and scrape the skin to relieve pain and tension.
This ancient beauty therapy is designed to relieve tension, sculpt skin, and increase circulation. They naturally clear toxins, reducing puffiness, relieving tension, sculpt skin and encourage lymphatic drainage in the facial area.
What is a Face Massage Roller?
Gua Sha Stones and the associated Face Massage Rollers are closely related, both originated in China, with both used to relieve tension and help the appearance of your skin. It is always a good idea to buy both as a set.
Face massage rollers are gently rolled over the face, rather than “scraped” like Gua Sha stones and are made to have a cooling, soothing effect on the skin.
Many people chill their face massage rollers and use them to de-puff their under eyes in the morning and wake up their face with increased circulation.
What are the Benefits of Using a Gua Sha and Face Massage Roller?
The Gua Sha works to relieves muscle tension, tight jaws, reducing puffiness and swelling, with many feeling that the Gua Sha stone gives their skin a lifted appearance, with more defined cheekbones.
The technique can also promote lymphatic drainage, which can also reduce facial puffiness and help remove fluid and toxins from your system.
Regular gentle use may also help reduce under-eye bags and has the ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines or wrinkles due to the reduce facial tension.
Used regularly the Gua Sha and Face Massage Roller can be used to gently help alleviate tension leaving the skin looking noticeably refreshed.
What Type of Gua Sha Stone do I need?
Black Obsidian
Made from 100% naturally occurring volcanic glass formed when lava extruded from a volcano cools rapidly with minimal crystal growth, naturally retaining warmth.
Our natural Black Obsidian encourages stimulation of the lymphatic system and it's properties are known for use on congested, inflamed and blemish-prone skin.
To help with puffiness and dark circles you can leave your Gua Sha in the fridge before use.
It is said that Black Obsidian is a strongly protective stone it absorbs negative energies from the environment.
Jade
Our premium quality Jade Gua Sha stone, know as dark green Jade is almost impurity free, with few blemishes and no visible cracks in the stone making it one of the best quality Jade Gua Sha and roller sets available.
With it's calming and soothing properties, Jade is naturally cool to the touch and is used to cool and purge the toxins from the skin. It's properties are suggested to aid the bodies natural defences, helping to reduce sensitivity and redness.
Green Jade is the traditional choice for facial rolling and Gua Sha. It is a stronger crystal material than others, making it the perfect Gua Sha facial tool for lifting, sculpting and contouring.
According to Chinese medicine Jade is believed to carry a healing energy to help to relax, rebalance and restore a sense of harmony. Green Jade is said to promote calmness, balance and positivity.
Jade crystals are porous, so make sure you clean them with mild soap and water before and after each use to avoid any dirt build-up.
Rose Quartz
Our Rose Quartz Gua Sha and Roller set is made of premium quality Rose Quartz stone, with an obvious pink colour, smooth surface, almost no impurities and no cracks in the stone. It is one of the best available.
Rose Quartz has a long history of use in beauty treatments, dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was associated to healing and anti-aging properties. Rose Quartz is suggested to emit soothing vibrations, which makes it perfect for relieving the tension that builds up in the face.
Try a rose quartz face roller if you want a stone that can readily warm to the temperature of your skin and hold temperature for long periods.
Rose quartz is not as soft as jade, so it's more durable and that bit smoother, making it good for sensitive skin types, acne-prone skin, fine lines, and wrinkles.
Traditional Rose Quartz is associated with the heart chakra, promoting feelings of self-acceptance, self-love and harmony.
Terahertz
Terahertz can quickly absorb temperature and has the ability to penetrate up to 4cm below the skin, improving blood flow and circulation.
Terahertz will remain cool to the touch, helping to reduce inflammation and puffiness, making it the ideal material for any skincare tool.
Terahertz stone is reputed to slow down the ageing process as it revitalises inner energy flow and enhances circulation in the skin.
Terahertz is a known as a powerful healing gemstone that increases blood circulation and stimulates metabolism and rejuvenation. The Terahertz stone is said to enhance inner body energy, generating calming frequencies and promoting stress release.
How To Use Your Gua Sha and Face Massage Roller
How To Use The Gua Sha
Each section of the Gua Sha is designed to be used on a different area of the face to help gain the best benefit.
The notch at the top is used on the delicate skin under the eyes.
The long edge is used on the neck and cheeks.
The shorter edge is used on the forehead.
The notched edge or ‘U’ shaped section is used on the throat, jawline and eyebrows.
Use the Gua Sha gently on each area of your face to gain the maximum benefits.
The Gua Sha can be used every day. It's suggested to use once a day for about five minutes each time to get an instant boost to the appearance of your skin.
How To Use The Face Massager Roller
The Face Massage Roller is designed to be used by gently stroking the roller outwards along your chin, cheeks, eyes and brows, concentrating on areas of tension.
A face roller works well on freshly clean skin but can equally be used after applying your favourite serums or oils.
Use the large roller across forehead, cheeks, neck and jawline.
Use the smaller roller around delicate areas such as eyes and eyebrows.
If you want that cooling effect, place your face roller in the fridge to keep the stone cold for an invigorating facial rollering session.
The Face Massage Roller can be used every day. It's suggested to use twice a day for about five minutes each time to get an instant boost to the appearance of your skin.
A face roller can be used in the final step of your skin care routine to allow ingredients in the products you use to penetrate more deeply
Product Information and Contraindications
Is using a Gua Sha or Face Massage Roller painful?
- Applied with the correct pressure, Gua Sha treatment is not painful, but some times can feel that way if there is a lot of tension to release.
- Gua Sha may cause some slight redness or bruising, which may cause discomfort for some people, this is normal and heals up within a few days.
How to Care for Your Gua Sha Stone and Face Massage Roller
- Clean with warm water and wipe with a soft cloth to remove any dirt and oil. Please note that Rose Quartz can be a delicate stone and care should be taken when cleaning your stone.
Important
- Avoid using Gua Sha or Face Massage Roller technique if you’ve had any surgery in the last six weeks.
- People who are taking blood thinners or have clotting disorders should not use a Gua Sha stone technique.
- Gua Sha and Face Massage Rollers are not suitable for people who have medical conditions affecting the skin or veins, have an infection, tumour, or wound that has not healed fully, or have an implant, such as a pacemaker or internal defibrillator.
- If you suffer from active acne, rosacea, eczema, or any kind of skin irritation, you should not use Gua Sha and always best to consult with a qualified dermatologist before trying at home.
- If you’re pregnant, consult with your doctor before using a Gua Sha or face massage roller.
