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Why it works
When you wake up, the face holds a little water and looks puffy. A slow massage, from the middle outwards, helps to boost surface circulation and release the jaw muscles.
A 2007 study measured a fourfold increase in surface circulation in the minutes following gua sha, performed on the backs of 11 volunteers. On the face, the gesture is lighter and the result shows in the mirror: a face that looks fresher as soon as the massage ends.
Source: Nielsen et al., Explore, 2007.
Every curve has its role
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The heart-shaped notch
Hugs the angle of the jaw and the chin.
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The long curve
Follows the cheek and cheekbone in one stroke.
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The tip
Precise around the sides of the nose and between the eyebrows.
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The short edge
For the neck and forehead, in wide passes.
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The large roller head
Moves quickly over the cheeks, forehead and neck.
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The small roller head
Slips around the eyes and over the temples.
The ritual in 5 gestures
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Prepare
A few drops of oil or serum on clean skin, so the tool glides.
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The neck
From the collarbone to the jaw, 3 to 5 passes on each side.
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The jaw
From the chin to the ear, with the notch of the tool resting on the bone.
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The cheekbones
From the nose to the temple, flat along the cheekbone.
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The forehead
From the centre to the temples, without pressing.
Why all three together
Each tool has its area and its moment. Together they cover the face and neck, from the quick morning gesture to the evening massage.
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The lymphatic brush
On clean skin, dry or with a serum: from the chin to the cheeks, then down to the base of the neck.
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The roller
In the morning, a few passes for a wide-awake face.
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The Gua Sha
In the evening, the firmer massage of the jaw, cheekbones and neck.
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Three ways to get started
A salon session is paid for every time. The Orvova Ritual is paid for once and stays with you at home, with the gestures explained on this page.
|   | Orvova Ritual | Salon massage | Budget Gua Sha |
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| At home, whenever you like | |||
| Three tools for the whole face and neck | |||
| Pay only once | |||
| Gestures explained step by step |
Complete the ritual
Two treatments that go with the ritual: the serum to apply before the massage, the patches for the eye area.
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Frequently asked questions
Which gua sha should I buy?
Which gua sha should I buy?
Choose a gua sha on three criteria: material, shape and the areas you want to work on. A plate with several curves covers the jaw, cheeks, eye contour and forehead. Ceramic offers a smooth surface and simple care. Gua sha alone 24,90 €, duo with roller 34,90 €, Complete Ritual 59,90 €.
Does gua sha really work?
Does gua sha really work?
A gua sha is a massage tool: it supports a relaxing movement on the face and neck, with a slip product. What counts is regular practice and how comfortable it feels: the face often looks more relaxed straight after the massage.
Can I massage my face every day?
Can I massage my face every day?
Yes, a facial massage with a gua sha or a roller can be done every day, morning or evening, as long as you stay light and do not press. Your skin should neither heat up nor mark. Avoid irritated areas, inflamed spots, wounds and sunburn. If in doubt, or if your skin is reactive, ask a healthcare professional for advice.
How many times a week?
How many times a week?
Allow 3 to 5 passes per area, once to several times a week depending on your wishes and your time. Some people prefer a daily 5-minute ritual, others two sessions a week. What matters is keeping the movement gentle and regular.
Which product should I use it with?
Which product should I use it with?
Always with a slip product: oil, serum or moisturiser, never on dry skin. Two to three drops are enough, spread over the face and neck. Ceramic glides without pulling as long as the product is there; add a little more if the movement starts to catch.
Morning or evening?
Morning or evening?
Both work. In the morning for a fresh boost, in the evening to relax your features before sleep.
How do I clean a ceramic gua sha?
How do I clean a ceramic gua sha?
After each use, wash the gua sha and the roller in warm soapy water, rinse, then dry with a clean cloth. Avoid abrasive products and knocks against the sink. A few seconds of care are enough to find a clean surface at your next ritual.
Ceramic or stone gua sha?
Ceramic or stone gua sha?
Ceramic offers a smooth surface, quick care and a choice of pink or white. Jade and quartz are natural stones, each with its own shade and feel. The choice comes down to feel, shape and care.
Gua sha or face roller?
Gua sha or face roller?
The gua sha works with curved edges, which follow the jaw, cheekbones and forehead. The roller works with a back-and-forth movement, with a large head for the cheeks and a small one for the eye contour. The two complement each other: that is the duo at 34,90 €.
Which should I choose, the gua sha alone or the duo?
Which should I choose, the gua sha alone or the duo?
The gua sha alone at 24,90 € suits you if you want a targeted movement on the jaw and cheekbones. The duo at 34,90 € adds the roller for the cheeks and eye contour. The Complete Ritual at 59,90 € brings together the duo and the lymphatic brush.
Will it break if I drop it?
Will it break if I drop it?
Ceramic can break if dropped on a hard floor. Handle it with care, store it away from knocks and avoid dropping it. If it cracks, stop using it.
Can I use it on sensitive skin?
Can I use it on sensitive skin?
Go very gently and avoid irritated areas, inflammatory acne, wounds and sunburn. If in doubt, ask your dermatologist.
Is Gua Sha dangerous?
Is Gua Sha dangerous?
Not with light pressure on oiled skin. Avoid wounds, inflammatory acne, sunburn and recent injections. If you take anticoagulant medication or have rosacea, ask your doctor first.
Does the Complete Ritual arrive in one parcel?
Does the Complete Ritual arrive in one parcel?
The Gua Sha and roller ship from one place and the brush from another: you may receive two parcels a few days apart. Tracking shows you each shipment.
Choosing and using your gua sha
What the gua sha is for, what the roller is for
Two tools, two movements, one 5-minute ritual. The gua sha is a plate with curved edges that follows the contours of the face: the heart-shaped notch follows the jaw, the long curve glides over the cheeks, the tip works the eye contour and the sides of the nose without pressing, and the short edge passes over the forehead and then the neck. The roller has a handle and a rotating head: the large head rolls over the cheeks, forehead and neck, the small one under the eye, from the inside towards the temple. Allow 3 to 5 passes per area, always with a slip product, never on dry skin. Still hesitating between the two tools? Our comparison gua sha or face roller details the movements and uses of each.
Ceramic: what it changes in the movement
Ceramic is not an aesthetic detail: it changes the glide, the care and the feel of the movement, as we explain in our feature on the ceramic gua sha. Its smooth surface glides evenly, without catching or pulling the skin, from the neck up to the forehead. It stays at room temperature: the contact is neutral, and the movement follows the pressure of your hand. Like all ceramic, it can break if dropped on a hard floor: store it away from knocks.
Care and storage
After each use, wash the gua sha and the roller in warm soapy water, rinse, then wipe them with a clean cloth, leaving no water in the notch of the gua sha or around the head of the roller. Store them away from knocks, in a drawer or a pouch, with nothing heavy on top. Avoid abrasive products, the dishwasher and knocks against the sink.
Which option to choose
The gua sha alone, 24,90 €, suits a targeted movement on the jaw, cheekbones and forehead. The gua sha and roller duo, 34,90 €, adds the roller for the cheeks and eye contour, to cover the whole face. The Complete Ritual, 59,90 €, brings together the duo and the lymphatic brush. Each option comes in pink or white. Free delivery from 49 €, returns within 14 days. To compare materials and shapes, read our guide to choosing a gua sha.
What is a gua sha facial tool?
Gua sha is a practice from Chinese tradition. In its beauty version, a small flat tool is glided over the face and neck, on oiled skin, to massage your features and take a few minutes for yourself.
How to choose your gua sha tool
Look at the shape first: the heart version fits the jaw, cheekbones and neck. Then look for a very smooth surface that is easy to clean. The roller is a good addition if you are short on time in the morning.
Gua Sha before and after: what to expect
Right after the massage, the face often looks more relaxed and a little fresher: the jaw loosens and the skin feels awake. Regularity matters more than pressure: a few minutes, several times a week, are enough to make it a ritual.
Lymphatic drainage face massage
The gesture goes from the middle outwards, following the direction of lymphatic drainage of the face. To go further, discover our facial massage techniques.
Gua sha, roller, ceramic, jade, quartz, stainless steel: the comparison
| Tool or material | Shape and movement | Target areas | Feel on contact | Care | Points to watch |
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| Gua sha | Plate with curved edges, heart-shaped notch and tip; smoothing movement in passes | Jaw, cheekbones, cheeks, forehead, neck | Smooth edge that glides with the product, pressure set by the hand | Warm soapy water after each use, drying, storage away from knocks | Never on dry skin; avoid irritated areas |
| Roller | Handle and rotating head, large and small head; back-and-forth movement | Cheeks, forehead, neck, eye contour | Even, light rolling, without pressing | Warm soapy water after each use, drying, storage away from knocks | Do not force on the eye contour |
| Ceramic | Plate or roller with a smooth surface, pink or white | All areas of the face and neck | Smooth, even surface, room temperature | Warm soapy water, drying, protected storage | Can break if dropped on a hard floor |
| Jade | Natural stone plate, green shade, often colder | Face and neck, depending on the shape chosen | Cool contact, weight varies from piece to piece | Washing in warm water, drying, protected storage | Natural stone: each piece is unique, check for chips |
| Quartz | Natural stone plate, pink or pale shade | Face and neck, depending on the shape chosen | Cool contact, surface varies from piece to piece | Washing in warm water, drying, protected storage | Material that can break or chip; check the condition of the edges |
| Stainless steel | Metal plate or roller, polished surface | Face and neck, depending on the shape chosen | Cold, smooth contact, more pronounced feel | Washing in soapy water, immediate drying | Surface that can mark; check there are no sharp edges |
The choice comes down to shape, feel on contact and the care you are willing to give.