A beauty guasha device is a health massage tool that utilizes the principles of gua sha (unblocking meridians and promoting circulation).

Gua Sha devices are health massage tools that utilize the principles of Gua Sha therapy (unblocking meridians and promoting circulation). They come in traditional gua sha boards and modern electric gua sha devices. Electric models often incorporate heating, suction, and tapping functions, making them convenient for at-home physical therapy such as relieving aches and pains, removing dampness, and beautifying the skin. However, caution is advised for contraindicated individuals (pregnant women, those with skin conditions) and regarding scraping frequency. Generally, after red marks appear, wait several days before scraping the same area again. The face may be lightly scraped daily for maintenance.

What is a gua sha device?

It is a tool designed to replace traditional gua sha boards, offering a more convenient way to perform gua sha and massage.

Its primary functions include unblocking meridians, promoting blood circulation and metabolism, thereby achieving health and beauty benefits.

Common Types

Electric Gua Sha Devices: Modern technological products integrating multiple functions:

Traditional scraping boards: Crafted from materials like jade, buffalo horn, or stone.

Heat therapy: Enhances blood circulation and relaxes muscles.

Negative pressure suction: Simulates cupping effects for deep detoxification.

Vibration/tapping: Intensifies massage efficacy.

Primary Benefits

Meridian unblocking & blood circulation: Improves microcirculation.

Relieves fatigue and soreness: Targets neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain.

Expels dampness and toxins: Assists the body in eliminating dampness and toxins.

Beautifies and rejuvenates: Facial scraping improves dullness and wrinkles.

How to Use (General Steps)

Apply medium: Apply scraping oil or lotion to the area to be scraped.

Direction: Starting from the neck, scrape evenly along meridian pathways (typically the midline or lateral sides) at a 45-degree angle.

Moderate Pressure: Scrape until skin shows slight redness or petechiae; avoid excessive force.

Suitable & Contraindications

Suitable for: Individuals with qi stagnation, cold-dampness, or blood stasis constitutions; those with external pathogenic diseases; and those experiencing muscle soreness.

Not Suitable For: Pregnant women (especially abdomen and lumbosacral region), individuals with skin diseases, hemophilia, broken skin, or those in poor health.

Gua Sha Frequency

Face: Gentle massage may be performed once daily.

Body (after redness appears): Allow 3-5 days between sessions to permit full skin recovery.