Sage-Tips

Is it bad to use fake gua sha?

If you take the risk of using a fake crystal roller, it’s definitely bad for your skin. Because the material is made out of dyed marble, the chemicals in it will harm your skin and make it become sensitive, irritated, and other possible side effects after using it for a certain period of time.

Can you use a plastic gua sha?

One can even find plastic and resin S type tools. One may go for plastic and resin tools only as a beginner to get a feel and hold of the tool. The practitioners of Gua Sha do not much appreciate its effectiveness. This tool is multipurpose; in a sense, it works for hands, feet, laterals, back, neck, and shoulders.

Does it matter what kind of gua sha you buy?

While the type of stone used for gua sha is not important, the shape certainly is. Dr. Nazarian recommends finding one that is smooth and rounded and fits the curvature of the area you want to treat. “It should be comfortable to grip,” she continues, “so you can evenly apply the strokes to your skin.”

Is jade or rose quartz gua sha better?

By virtue of being a harder stone, a rose quartz gua sha is sturdier than a jade gua sha. Drop both the stone from the same height. Chances are that the rose quartz gua sha will survive the drop, but the jade one will not. This makes the rose quartz gua sha a longer lasting tool as compared to the jade one.

Does it matter what gua sha tool you use?

Does a gua sha give you a jawline?

No Gua Sha or face roller can give you a sharper jawline or slim your face, she says.

Does it matter what type of gua sha?

What material should my gua sha be?

Jade: Probably the most popular material for gua sha tools, and readily available, is jade. Less expensive than bian stone (historically as well), jade has cooling and balancing properties that feel soothing to the skin.

Can I use a fake jade roller?

If it’s a fake, you can still use it! But if you’re looking to promote good luck, prosperity and overall good health, then you’re out of luck. If the stone is cold to the touch, the roller can still be used to de-puff and increase circulation in the skin.

Why gua sha is expensive?

Typically, the rose quartz gua sha is more expensive than the jade one. This is because rose quartz is a much harder stone as compared to jade. The hardness makes the carving process much more difficult when rose quartz is used and hence, the skill level required to manufacture a rose quartz gua sha is much higher.