What is gua sha?
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- Sandra Lanshin Chiu,
an acupuncturist who founded a healing studio, Lanshin
- Angela Chau Gray,
co-founder of skincare line Yina, which is rooted in TCM
"Use a hydrating mist (or alcohol-free toner) followed by a facial oil formulated for your skin type. You need enough to get the necessary glide," Chiu suggests.
"Don't store your facial
gua sha tools in the fridge or freezer," Chiu says.
"In TCM we generally avoid using cold tools on the skin
and body because cold constricts circulation."