#gua sha

because your jawline deserves its own fan club

so, gua sha isn’t some tiktok invention. it’s an ancient chinese healing practice originally used for the body to release tension, reduce heat, and move “qi” (life force energy). fast forward, the beauty world stole it (as it does with everything) and now we’re obsessed with the face version.

but here’s the gag: it actually works. like, science supports this. you’re:

• increasing circulation (translation: natural glow, no highlighter needed).

• stimulating lymphatic drainage (bye puffy mornings).

• releasing muscle tension (those clenched jaws and stress lines? we don’t know her).

• creating the illusion of sculpt + lift (contour, but permanent).

the challenge rules

• 21 days. daily. no excuses.

• 5–15 minutes max. keep it consistent.

• clean face + oil/serum (slippery surface = no skin trauma).

• one tool: jade, rose quartz, stainless steel…pick the vibe that speaks to you.

• intention: treat this as ritual, not just routine.

videos to refer to

quick gua sha massage (follow along) by tina engeo

10 min daily gua sha (follow along) by tina engeo

gua sha routine by merithrah

extra rituals to spice it up

• pair with a facial affirmation: while you glide, say “i am radiant, i am magnetic, i am sculpted by the gods.” this is glamour magic

• use different oils for moods: rosehip for glow, squalane for hydration, jojoba for balance.

• take before/after selfies nothing more iconic than seeing your own transformation receipts.

• combine with face yoga for even faster results.

don’ts (because mistakes ruin the vibe)

• don’t press too hard it’s not an exorcism. slow + gentle = results.

• don’t use on broken skin or acne flare-ups.

• don’t skip neck drainage or else puffiness will just reappear.

• don’t expect miracles in 1 day. beauty is in the consistency.

21 days chalenge

10th september – day 1 ✔️

okay i do see a lil lift in my face

11th september – day 2

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Gua sha Effect

work out as soon as you wake up, for at least an hour, 6 days a week

visit a sauna daily for 20 mins {im sure you can substitute this for soaking in a hot bath}

cold showers in the morning

daily lymphatic drainage {gua sha, dry brushing, massages}

eat whole foods and cut processed foods

get a full 8 hours of sleep each night

1 gallon/3L a day

Skin Care

○ oil based cleanser

○ water based cleanser

○ gua shua

○ jade roller

○ facial icing

○ face mask

○ blemish extractions

○ retinol

○ moisturizer

○ toner

○ under eye cream

○ eye and/or under eye mask

○ lip mask

○ exfoliating gloves and/or products

○ chapstick

○ light based facial

○ high frequency facial

○ salicylic acid

○ hyaluronic acid

○ dermaplaning

○ microneedling

○ plucking and dying eyebrows

○ pimple patches

○ micellar water for removing makeup

○ lash serum

○ contour and freckles with fake tan

○ cluster lashes

○ chinstrap while sleeping

○ sunscreen

○ mouth tape while sleeping

let me know your skincare routine <3