By You can’t obtain any of the potential gua sha benefits if you don’t have the appropriate tool! Gua sha tools for the face and body come in several shape options and are usually made out of real crystal or stone. These tools are used to stroke the skin’s surface.
A gua sha face tool varies in price depending upon its material. For example, there are amethyst, rose quartz and jade tools. The ones that are not made using true crystal or stone will cost less, possibly as little as $6. If you’re looking for jade stone benefits from true jade massage therapy, you’ll want to make sure your gua sha tool is made from real jade, which will likely cost somewhere around $30. Same thing goes for amethyst or rose quartz (the real versions will cost more than the ones that just look like they’re made of these crystals).
In case you’re wondering, gua sha is not the same as jade rolling, another popular skin practice right now. According to Joshua Zeichner, MD, Director of Dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, “Jade rolling is a process that takes advantage of the actual contact between the stone and the skin. In gua sha, the treatment is not as much about the material used, but rather the scraping technique itself.” So with that said, depending on who you ask, the authenticity of a gua sha stone may or not matter.
What are the best gua sha tools? It really is often a matter of personal preference. If you’re choosing a tool for the face, you want one with curves and rounded knobs that work well with your facial curves. The shaping is also designed to apply pressure to the meridian points on the face to encourage a better flow of Qi, or vital life energy. In terms of what the tool is made out of, you can make your choice based on color or if you’re into the possible healing properties of crystals, you can make your choice based on that.
Ask your East Boca Acupuncture technician about the best gua sha tool for your at home use. Or schedule an appointment for Gua Sha now by clicking on the Book Online button above.