In today’s world of increasing emphasis on “self-care,” Gua Sha has transformed from a traditional Chinese medical practice into a sought-after beauty and wellness regimen. Many are incorporating it into their annual wellness routines.
International fashion magazines, health media outlets, and social media influencers are incorporating it into their daily routines in their own ways, sharing their authentic looks on their platforms. It’s more than just a beauty trend; it’s a unique lifestyle.
The Position of Gua Sha in the Annual Health Method
As Gua Sha’s popularity continues to grow, more and more influencers and celebrities are endorsing it. Now, in 2025, Gua Sha has become an essential beauty and wellness treatment for many, on par with diet, meditation, and exercise. More and more people are making it a key part of their daily regimen, maintaining consistent, long-term use. They hope to achieve the following benefits from guasha:
- Gua Sha improves internal circulation, such as the balance of Qi and blood, and lymphatic circulation. Improved circulation can lead to better health, such as reducing swelling and relieving muscle tension and soreness.
- Gua Sha not only addresses physical symptoms but also relieves mental stress. GuaSha applied to the head and neck area can effectively alleviate headaches and dizziness caused by sleep deprivation and emotional stress.
In the past, Gua Sha wasn’t a daily practice, but rather a casual experience to address specific symptoms. Today, with its development in the fields of beauty and health, guasha has gradually been incorporated into daily personal care.。
How to Incorporate Gua Sha Into Daily Skincare
There are several ways you can easily incorporate gua sha into your daily skincare routine. Here are some suggestions for your reference and to choose the guasha routine that works for you:
1. Wake Up in the Morning and Relax at Night.
- After waking up, gently run a gua sha board over your face and neck (remember to apply a lubricant) to help remove moisture accumulated overnight and enhance facial contours. Be careful to keep the pressure gentle to avoid scratching your facial skin.
- This is ideal for use with a moisturizing spray or light serum to promote absorption and quickly refresh your skin. If needed, you can also use it with an ice globe. First, use gua sha to remove excess moisture, then use the ice globe to soothe your skin and tighten pores.
- Before bed, gently massage your shoulders, neck, and back with an essential oil or lotion to relieve stiffness and soreness from prolonged sitting.
- This also helps skincare ingredients penetrate, making your nighttime routine more effective.
- Gua sha can also be used as a weekly deep-dressing treatment, focusing on areas prone to toxin accumulation, such as the neck, shoulders, and back, to help unclog meridians and promote blood circulation. This treatment is particularly effective for those who spend a lot of time in air-conditioned environments. It is worth noting that when doing guasha, you should choose a medium that suits your skin type to avoid excessive force that may cause skin damage. By properly planning the frequency and method of guasha, you can not only improve your body and skin condition, but also enhance the ritual sense of daily care, bringing multiple benefits to your body and mind.
2. Repair of Injuries After Exercise
- After yoga, Pilates, or running, gently scrape your legs or arms with a body gua sha board to help relax muscles and stimulate metabolism.
- Combining gua sha with stretching or lymphatic drainage massage offers even greater benefits.
Incorporating guasha into your daily routine can help improve your overall well-being.
The Modern Significance of Guasha
Gua Sha, a traditional medical technique originating in China, has quietly evolved its role in the ever-changing world, rather than being confined to its past.
- From treating illnesses to maintaining health: Modern people value its benefits in beauty and daily wellness, such as reducing facial puffiness and relieving muscle tension.
- From professional institutions to the general public: Thanks to widespread dissemination via social media, Gua Sha’s daily use has become widely known, making it a readily accessible self-healing method.
- From China to the world: In the past (a hundred years ago), Gua Sha was limited to China and surrounding countries and regions influenced by Chinese culture. Today, driven by the demands of the times and widespread adoption, GuaSha has entered the global beauty community.
Gua Sha is constantly evolving in response to the demands of the times. As people pursue natural beauty and healthy living, its core value is constantly evolving to meet these demands and meet their expectations. It fundamentally aligns with the current quest for low-cost, sustainable, and self-controlled health.
Gua Sha: The Annual Healthy Lifestyle Trend
l l Promotion by fashion and wellness media
Vogue, a renowned fashion magazine, listed “regular gua sha” as one of its recommended habits in its 2025 wellness plan, emphasizing its ability to promote lymphatic flow and help restore balance. [1]
l Social media drives popularity
On TikTok, many bloggers showcase the effects of gua sha through before-and-after comparisons: a more defined jawline and fuller cheekbones, even after just a few applications. These short videos have made guasha a popular health achievement check-in for young people. It’s important to note that there’s no definitive evidence that guasha can actually alter facial contours. It’s primarily used as a tool to reduce facial swelling. Be discerning.
l Globalization and Product Innovation
As gua sha continues to evolve globally, a wide variety of tools with varying materials and functions have emerged. Not only are there guasha boards made of different materials such as jade, rose quartz, and stainless steel, but in the past two years, electric gua sha devices have also appeared, even incorporating technological elements such as red light and micro-vibration. gua sha seems to be moving towards automation and intelligence.
Gua Sha has evolved from a traditional Chinese medicine practice into a modern lifestyle. More than just a beauty treatment, it’s a practice of self-care. Incorporating Guasha into your health and beauty regimen in the new year will not only bring about external changes but also provide a sense of peace and tranquility amidst our fast-paced lives.
