This is THE new anti-aging beauty trend! Gua Sha, a massage technique from traditional Chinese medicine, helps sculpt the face, smooth wrinkles and fine lines, and even has anti-blemish properties.
These massage stones are generally made from natural stones: jade, rose quartz... At Graine de pastel, we chose local production in ceramic.
We break down the features, advantages, and disadvantages for you to help you make your choice.
Ceramic
The ceramic Gua Sha is a beauty tool that combines the benefits of traditional Chinese Gua Sha with the properties of ceramic. Here are some of the specific benefits of ceramic Gua Sha for the skin:
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Natural cooling: ceramic has the ability to remain naturally cool, which is pleasant on the skin, especially for reducing under-eye puffiness or soothing irritated skin. In fact, ceramic Gua Sha helps reduce skin inflammation, thereby soothing redness and irritation.
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Durability: ceramic is a durable and resistant material, meaning that a ceramic beauty tool can have a long lifespan.
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Hygiene: ceramic is relatively easy to clean and disinfect, making it a good choice in terms of hygiene.
Quartz:
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Crystal energy: some users believe that quartz, particularly rose quartz, has beneficial energetic properties for the skin and overall well-being.
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Color variety: quartz is available in a variety of colors, which can make the beauty tool more aesthetically appealing.
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Smooth gliding: quartz has a smooth surface that can glide easily over the skin, which can be appreciated when using facial massage techniques.
It is important to note that the tool's effectiveness largely depends on how it is used, the massage techniques applied, and consistency of use. Some people prefer the natural cooling of ceramic, while others prefer the supposed energetic properties of quartz.
