A guide to choosing the right Gua Sha tool

A guide to choosing the right Gua Sha tool

A good Gua Sha tool is like an extension of your hand – this is where truly effective results are created. Here’s how to choose the right gua sha tool for your needs.

How do I choose the right Gua Sha tool?

Achieving effective results with facial gua Sha requires practice and proper technique. A well-designed, high-quality tool plays a crucial role in achieving visible results. This guide will help you choose the Gua Sha tool that best suits you.

For the demanding user and professionals seeking master-level results

JALO Advanced Gua Sha Facial Tool

Jalo is the true crown jewel of the Yin Your Skin tool collection. Designed by Yin Your Skin founder Katja Kokko, this Bian stone tool is created for professionals and advanced users who seek master-level results.

The edges of Jalo are finely beveled, allowing for a firm grip on the tissue and effective lifting of the skin. The long, wavy edge and U-shaped angle follow the natural anatomy of the face, neck, and décolleté, making treatments effortless. The hook-shaped tip enables precise work under the jawline, around the mouth, and in the delicate eye area. The serrated edge enhances skin firming, targeted wrinkle treatment, and the release of stubborn fascial tension.

Although Jalo is designed for advanced users, it is also suitable for beginners who wish to invest in a professional-level tool from the start. Jalo is made from Bian stone, the oldest and most traditional material used in gua sha tools.

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For the eye area, puffiness & acupressure

NIVA Gua Sha Spoon

Niva spoon is specifically designed for targeted treatment of the eye area, lymphatic techniques to reduce puffiness, and acupressure.

Its convex shape and finely beveled edges allow for gentle yet effective lymphatic drainage and precise treatment of delicate areas, such as the eye contour.

Niva is made from Xiuyan jade, one of the most commonly used traditional materials in gua sha tools alongside Bian stone.

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For beginners & quick treatments

LAHJA Gua Sha Facial Tool

Lahja is the perfect tool for beginners and quick treatments. Its wave-like design makes it highly intuitive and easy to use, while the thin shape that follows the contours of the facial bones allows for effective treatment.

Lahja is made from Xiuyan jade, one of the most traditional materials used in gua sha tools alongside Bian stone.

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A classic tool from head to toe

LOVI Gua Sha Comb

Lovi is a true classic among Gua Sha tools and is suitable for full-body treatments from head to toe. The comb allows for traditional gua sha techniques to relieve neck pain, stiffness, and muscle tension, while also serving as a basic tool for cosmetic facial gua sha.

Thanks to its versatility, Lovi is ideal for those who are not seeking the most advanced cosmetic gua sha results but want a reliable, multifunctional tool for whole-body care.

The comb edge is unmatched for scalp and sole-of-the-foot treatments, helping to stimulate and invigorate the entire body in just a few strokes. Lovi is especially popular among those who experience tension in the scalp area.

Lovi is made from Xiuyan jade, one of the most commonly used traditional materials in gua sha tools alongside Bian stone.

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For instant glow

KUULAS Gua Sha Jade Roller

Kuulas is designed for quick beautifying treatments. The blunt spikes stimulate blood circulation and fluid movement, giving the skin a healthy glow in just a few minutes of rolling.

Kuulas is not suitable for very sensitive skin, couperose-prone skin, or skin with inflammatory conditions such as acne or rosacea.

Kuulas is made from Xiuyan jade, one of the most traditional materials used in gua sha tools alongside Bian stone.

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Superior power for signs of ageing

HELMI Pro Rejuvenation Gua Sha Facial Tool

Helmi is a facial gua sha tool designed by Yin Your Skin founder Katja Kokko specifically to address signs of aging. The package includes video instructions for proper use.

Every carefully designed detail of Helmi delivers unparalleled effectiveness for mature skin—beyond what other tools can achieve. The long serrated edge combined with a central groove enhances firmness when treating lax tissue and lifting the skin. The sharply contoured U-angle follows the anatomy of the neck, jawline, cheekbone, and sternocleidomastoid muscle. The pointed tips provide precise stimulation of acupressure points.

The short, precisely edged sides surrounding the U-angle deliver exceptional precision for delicate areas such as the eye contour.

Helmi is made from white Yunnan jade and features a glass-like, highly polished, smooth surface.

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Caring for your Gua Sha tools

Wash your Gua Sha tools with soap and water after each use and dry them thoroughly. You may also spray them with a disinfectant if desired.

To prevent damage, store your tools in their own case, box, or pouch. A Gua Sha tool can last a lifetime but may break if dropped or subjected to hard impact.

The best techniques for facial Gua Sha can be learned in the Yin Your Skin Signature Experience online course. Explore the course here.

Products for facial Gua Sha

IHME Botanical Wonder Essence

SILEÄ Silky Facial Oil

JALO Advanced Gua Sha Tool