How To Do Facial Gua Sha With A $2 Soup Spoon

Learn how to do a full facial gua sha session using something you probably already have in your kitchen....a ceramic soup spoon! The first acupuncturist I ever saw taught me to use a spoon to do gua sha, and it works quite well despite being limited on the types of surfaces and edges.

To prep my skin for this session I used the following products:

CLEANSE - I used a green tea infused konjac sponge (https://amzn.to/2nvMQAG)
There are so many variables when choosing a cleanser, if you need my help ask me! I also use the Beautycounter Charcoal Cleansing Bar (https://thecuriouscoconut.com/charcoa...) sometimes before gua sha.

PREP - Countertime Mineral Boost Hydrating Essence http://thecuriouscoconut.com/countert...
I do not use toners, they are too drying. Sometimes I will use a hydrolat (http://thecuriouscoconut.com/quiescen...)

TREAT - Countermatch Intense Moisture Serum with hyaluronic acid http://thecuriouscoconut.com/intense-...
For heavy duty anti-aging (and to target vertical lines), I suggest Countertime Tripeptide Radiance Serum http://thecuriouscoconut.com/countert...

PROTECT - Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion http://thecuriouscoconut.com/adaptive...
For heavy duty moisturizing, I suggest the Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream with bakuchiol, a safe retinol alternative http://thecuriouscoconut.com/countert...

FACIAL OIL - Beautycounter No 3 (Balancing), great for acne-prone, red, or sensitive skin http://thecuriouscoconut.com/balancin...
I also love the 5YINA Quiescent Oil for anti-aging http://thecuriouscoconut.com/quiescen...

For more information about the scientific background of this ancient Chinese medicine practice, read this comprehensive article on my site: https://thecuriouscoconut.com/blog/ho...

Also watch my Facial Gua Sha 101 lecture here on YouTube: Facial Gua Sha 101: How and Why To Us...

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