Description

Black Obsidian Gua Sha carved from authentic volcanic rock is the ancient Chinese beauty tool used to improve the skin’s firmness and enhance the performance of facial oils/serums absorption while stimulating collagen production for firmer skin. Black Obsidian is known as the ‘Truth Stone’ purging negative thoughts and emotions. Believed to provide powerful mental detoxification that shields and protects against negativity allowing the bearer to release disharmony, resentment and anger.

Black obsidian can help you find clarity and insight, and connect with your higher self and spirituality. It can also enhance intuition and psychic abilities, which can be helpful in meditation, healing, and other spiritual practices.

1. Circulation
   Massaging the face and body with a gua sha significantly improves blood flow to the area. Improved circulation can be of great benefit to the skin, feeding the region with oxygen and nutrient supply. This allows for better cellular function, including our natural healing abilities and the production of skin cells, collagen, and elastin. Circulation declines naturally as we age, so using manual massage techniques can help to improve the skin’s health and create a brighter, more luminous complexion.
2. Lymphatic drainage
   Our circulatory system comes with its own natural pump; our heart, which is responsible for pushing blood around the body. Our lymphatic system, which transports and eliminates waste fluid and toxins, does not have its own pump, and instead relies on muscle movements. Unfortunately, the face does not receive nearly as much of this as the body. Fluid can easily build up causing puffiness, and toxins can become trapped. Gua sha movements follow our body’s lymphatic pathways to push fluid along, helping to eliminate waste and drain fluid retention.
3. Jaw tension
   Gua sha can be used to effectively massage anywhere on the body, but is highly favoured for its ability to reduce facial tension. Clenching, teeth grinding, and TMJ can result in stiff and sore jaw muscles, which can be tricky to alleviate with hands alone. Gua sha allows for easier, more effective access to jaw and facial muscles, breaking up stiff muscle fibres and relieving soreness.