Black Obsidian Gua Sha Facial and Neck Stone

• American society now handles more toxins and contaminants than any generation before us. It should come as no surprise that consumers need more tools than ever to properly detox, support blood flow, and boost lymphatic drainage in the face. Gua sha is an effective but gentle tool you can use to improve the look and feel of your face.

1. **Preparation of the Skin:** Begin with freshly cleaned skin by removing makeup and environmental impurities using a gentle cleanser of your choice. Follow this with deep facial cleansing, exfoliation to remove dead cells, and techniques to reduce inflammation, promote lymphatic drainage, and boost blood circulation. Use the ABSOLUTE YOUTH toner in the prescribed manner with a cotton pad. Especially as we age, the use of ABSOLUTE YOUTH toner is essential for maximizing the benefits of gua sha application, as both greatly enhance each other’s functions in detoxification, oxygen and nutrient supply, reduction of puffiness, and relaxing the muscles and fascia responsible for wrinkles and discomfort. For enhanced results, you can also massage the ABSOLUTE YOUTH toner into the skin with gua sha to facilitate deeper penetration, thus boosting its anti-inflammatory and cell-rejuvenating properties. If needed, apply the ABSOLUTE YOUTH serum afterward, followed by the application of the ABSOLUTE YOUTH cream. The cream should penetrate deeply with nano molecules, repair the superficial skin surface, and allow for smooth gliding of the gua sha tool. Gua sha will provide additional warmth to prepare the skin, fascia, muscles, and blood vessels, making them softer and more elastic, which helps avoid microfractures, bruising, and congestion caused by muscle spasms. 2. **Preparation of the Gua Sha:** Always wash the gua sha with soap and warm water to remove any dust, bacteria, oil, or sebum from previous uses, which could lead to skin infections. After washing, dry the gua sha with a clean towel. 3. **Technique:** Glide the gua sha from the middle of the face outwards at a 45-degree angle. Always move in alignment with lymphatic drainage areas and slightly downward (never upward toward the brain!) to promote lymph flow to the lymphatic regions under the collarbone. Start from the forehead, using the sculpted side of the gua sha to gently glide from the middle of the nose ridge under the eyes (to reduce bags and stimulate collagen synthesis) towards the temples. One to three strokes are sufficient. Then, use the flat side of the gua sha to glide from the nose over the cheeks towards the ears. Continue this motion from below the nose over the upper lip toward the lower part of the ear and then from under the lower lip and chin toward the ears. Use the sculpted side to slide over the mandible bone from the middle of the chin to the ear. Next, scoop all accumulated lymph and fluids from the temples, using the flat side of the gua sha to glide down the neck over the masseter muscle to the collarbone. Finally, glide the flat side of the gua sha gently down the neck from the jawline to the collarbones. **Focus Areas:** If you find tightness in specific muscles, glide over these areas a few more times to dissolve “knots,” tension, or pain. Please avoid applying strong pressure as it can stretch and irritate the skin! 4. **Consistency:** Incorporate gua sha massage into your skincare routine 2-3 times a week for optimal results. Regular use is essential for improving skin tone, texture, and overall radiance. You can also use the gua sha tool for one minute in your daily morning skincare routine to maximize skin depuffing and achieve a smooth “glass skin” appearance. Use the gua sha after applying the ABSOLUTE YOUTH toner, serum, and cream to ensure that natural ingredients penetrate deeply, lock in moisture, and close the pores. Gua sha will also enhance the protective properties of the ABSOLUTE YOUTH cream throughout the day. 5. **Storage:** After each use, wash the gua sha with soap, pat it dry, and store it in a cool, dry place, preferably in the provided pouch. *Note: Each Black Obsidian Gua Sha Facial Stone is unique, and colors may vary due to the natural diversity of black obsidian.

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