

Please use water around 110F to start, and avoid using boiling water for safety reasons. It is likely to become too hot for use even if you put it in a microwave for just a few seconds. Our Gua Sha is made from natural black obsidian stone and its natural heat retention properties mean that it will heat up extremely fast. NEVER use a microwave to warm up the Gua Sha. Is this product safe for pregnant or breastfeeding women?Ĭan I use a microwave to warm up the Gua Sha? Gua Shas can be used every day, however we recommend using it with the Hot Stone Facial Sheet for a pampering home-spa session 2-3 times a week for quickly visible skincare results.

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Please do not exert too much strength onto skin the massage should be comfortable and gentle.

If used together with the Hot Stone Facial Sheet mask, it is unlikely to cause any redness that won't subside naturally after the session. Will the heat from the Gua Sha trigger redness in my skin?Įveryone has different heat preferences, however we recommend not over heating the Gua Sha above 110F for safety reasons and also to minimize the risk of irritation. Facial Rollers are traditionally used cold, while Gua Shas are warmed up for massage. A Gua Sha can also be used on the body, whereas Facial Rollers were traditionally made for the face and neck only. What's the difference between the Facial Roller and Gua Sha?īoth the Facial Roller and Gua Sha can be used to massage, de-stress and de-puff the face while speeding up product absorption, however the Gua Sha can also be used to "scrape" across lymphatic points under the chin, along the neck and shoulders.
