Gua Sha (metal)

Does using Gua Sha stones have a permanent effect?

Another common question about the effect of Gua Sha is: does using the stone have a permanent effect?

The answer to this is that a certain lifting of the face, deswelling and contouring are visible immediately after a gua sha treatment. The more consistent you are with regularly (2/3 times a week) performing a Gua Sha facial massage, the more lasting results will be visible. The power of repetition applies here: using a Gua Sha is not completely permanent, but that is not really what you are trying to achieve.

Incorporating regular use of the Gua Sha into your skincare routine will ensure long-lasting and permanent effects.

You can compare it with a body massage: the effect is almost the same. It is good for the skin condition and in the long term this effect will be positive on both a physical and mental level. However, if you have just had a massage, this effect is more visible than if you do this again (without repeating) after 4 weeks.


In short: repetition and regularity are key when it comes to the long-lasting effect of Gua Sha!

First apply oil or serum, then you can move the stone more smoothly over the skin and the Gua Sha will press the product better into the skin. It is especially nice to first warm the serum in your hands and then spread it over the face, neck and throat.

The basic technique revolves around an upward movement with light pressure. Place the flat side of the stone on your face at a 45 degree angle and move the stone up and out from the center of your face in smooth movements. Applying an oil makes the process a little easier.