For most people, skin care means face care. Just look at the bonanza of facial cleansers, serums, moisturizers, masks, essences and ampoules. Most of the time, bodies are only treated to body wash and/or lotion. Your body deserves to be treated like your face with many beauty brands incorporating good-for-your-face ingredients, like hyaluronic acid, into body care products. Which is why body gua sha tools are a booming industry. Although they're not all created equal.
What are the benefits of gua sha?
The traditional East Asian practice uses a smooth-edged tool to caress the skin. It increases lymphatic drainage, a process that puts leaked tissue fluid back into circulation. It helps reduce swelling and enables the body to banish toxins. Gua sha can also help your body products absorb better for better results.
What should I look for in a body gua sha device?
Material matters. Look for ones made out of stainless steel, natural stones or wood. The tool should also be ergonomically designed to ensure you're getting the most out of the tool and the experience. Especially since they come in a range of shapes and designs.
How expensive are the tools?
You can pick up a quality version for as low as $28. Although most don't come with oils or lotions so you'll need to supply your own. Esker's Body Plane Set being a notable exception. It offers the tool, an oil and even a reusable cloth for cleaning said tool all for $85.
Scroll down to discover the best body gua sha tools around.
Esker Body Plane Set, $85 at Esker
Esker's set is a great place to start since it comes with a tool, an oil and a washable and reusable cloth. Basically, everything you need to start practicing the ritual. Use on wet, warm skin after priming with body oil — just a pump per area will do you whether you opt for the Clarifying, Restorative, Firming or Nourishing formula — and use stronger pressure and longer strokes on the arms and legs as opposed to the chest, torso and neck.
Skin Gym Sculptural Body Gua Sha, $65 at Revolve
This stainless steel tool is ergonomically designed so you can easily reach every single curve. First, prep your skin with either oil or moisturizer, then begin with small, fast strokes. Lengthen and widen your strokes as you go.
Keys Soulcare Obsidian Stone Gua Sha Body Massage Tool, $38 at Keys Soulcare
Promote energy flow and spiritual relaxation with this top body gua sha implement. It also helps both oils and moisturizers absorb into your skin better. It's crafted out of natural obsidian stone and is dermatologist-tested.
De La Heart The Body Sculptor, $34 at De La Heart
De La Heart's 100 percent ivory wood tool supplies the same benefits as its popular original offering. The new and improved shape is easy to hold thanks to that center cut-out and provides the perfect amount of pressure. Incorporate it into your routine to relieve tension, reduce puffiness and improve your body's natural lymphatic flow.
Wildling Aura Stone, $79 at Wildling
Crafted from the highest grade Bian Stone, the brand's patented body gua sha tool smooths, tones, sculpts and tightens. Each edge addresses a different concern. That includes stimulating energy flow and releasing any pent-up tension.
The Golden Secrets Sculpting Stone Gua Sha Body Tool, $120 at The Golden Secrets
Not only does this pick assist with lymphatic drainage, it includes Far infra-Red (FIR) waves and therapeutic ultrasound of around 3,700 in generated ultrasonic pulses. Compare that to jade tools that only offer around 1,843. Work into your body care regimen two to three times a week.
Rosebud Woman Full Body Gua Sha, $28 at Rosebud Woman
Rosebud Woman's instrument is made of lightweight beech wood and easy to hold. After applying your oil or lotion of choice, simply hold it at a 15- to 45-degree angle to the skin, then begin stroking. Start from your neck and shoulders and work your way down.
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