
Explore gua sha as an ancient facial technique, its benefits for lifting, reducing fine lines, and improving microcirculation. Learn tool types, contraindications, self facial practice, and aftercare.
Trace the history of gua sha in ancient China and learn how strokes promote energy flow to improve facial circulation, reduce lines, dark circles, and age spots.
Explore the types and shapes of gua sha tools, from concave and curved to mushroom and ear-specific designs, and compare materials like jade, rose quartz, glass, and stainless steel.
Identify gua sha facial contraindications, including acne, open wounds, scars, irritation, and Botox timing. Aftercare advises minimal redness, protect skin from cold and sun for 24 hours, and hydrate.
Explore the three skin layers—the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue—and how each supports protection, sensation, and thermoregulation, while addressing aging from collagen and elastic fibers loss and UVA damage.
Discover gua sha tools by type, shape, and material, from concave to mushroom designs, and learn how jade, rose quartz, glass, and stainless steel suit facial regions and cleaning needs.
Master self gua sha facial techniques using vitamin C oil to lift, tone, and boost circulation for elasticity and a radiant complexion.
Perform scalp gua sha with oil, using circular motions and appropriate pressure, optionally with lavender or coconut oil, to nourish the scalp and support healthier hair after dyeing.
Master the gua sha facial technique to enhance your treatment, differentiate your services, and offer gua sha tools as added revenue, with a simple 10-minute daily routine.
In this course you will learn about the different types of Gua Sha Tools, benefits and how to perform Gua Sha on Self and also how to provide a Full Gua Sha Facial Treatment for your clients.
Gua sha is a healing technique of traditional East Asian medicine. Sometimes called ‘coining, spooning or scraping’,
What is facial Gua Sha?
Pronounced gwa sha, it’s a facial treatment that involves scraping a flat jade or rose quartz stone over the skin in upward strokes to relax stiff muscles and promote tissue drainage. But unlike a traditional Gua Sha massage, it won’t leave bruise-like marks on your face as it’s done with a much lighter hand. Oh, and you can do it yourself at home.
What are the benefits of Gua Sha?
It moves lymphatic fluids and breaks down tension in muscles. That means improved blood flow and less puffiness.
In this course you will learn about the different types of Gua Sha Tools, benefits and how to perform Gua Sha on Self and also how to provide a Full Gua Sha Facial Treatment for your clients.
Contents of this course:
§What is Gua Sha
§Types of Tools
§Benefits of Treatment
§Contra-indications
§How to perform Facial on self
§How to perform a full Gua Sha Facial on Client
§After Care Advice
This course is intended for to teach you how to perform a Facial in which you can do daily to improve your own skin. It will also teach you how to use these tools on your clients if you are a therapist and you want to offer your clients an amazing facial experience with so many wonderful benefits.