Gua Sha: More Than a Trend - It’s a Ritual of Return

There’s a quiet kind of beauty that emerges when we feel like ourselves.
Not when we look younger.
Not when we erase every line or lift every curve.
But when we catch our reflection and think, “Ah yes, there I am.”

That’s what Gua Sha is about for us.

You’ve probably seen it by now. Smooth sculpting stones gliding across faces on social media, promising lifted cheeks and defined jawlines. And while yes, Gua Sha can offer visible results, we believe it offers something far more valuable. A way to come home to yourself.

But first… what is Gua Sha, really?

Gua Sha is an ancient Chinese practice used to move lymph, release tension, stimulate circulation, and encourage qi (life force) to flow more freely. Traditionally, it was used on the body to clear stagnation and support detoxification. Today, it’s become part of facial rituals, but the heart of the practice remains the same. Slow, intentional care that nourishes from within.

Why are we so drawn to it now?

Because we’re tired.
Tired of the pressure to stay young, look perfect, and keep up with routines that feel more like obligations than care. Many of us are juggling work, caretaking, motherhood, or simply trying to make it through the day. The idea of adding one more thing to our plate, even a wellness tool, can feel laughable.

But here’s the truth.
Gua Sha isn’t another thing.
It’s a pause.
A breath.
A soft moment of reconnection.

It’s not about reversing time. It’s about returning to yourself. Your face, your energy, your breath. So when you pass the mirror, you don’t just see skin… you see you.

Let’s talk about the stones. What makes white jade special?

You’ve likely seen Gua Sha tools made from rose quartz, green jade, amethyst, or bian stone. Each stone has its own qualities and purpose.

At By Karisse, we chose white jade because of how beautifully it supports nervous system regulation and clear energetic flow.

• Purity and Calm: White jade is known to soothe the nervous system and promote emotional balance

• Cooling and Gentle: Ideal for sensitive or inflamed skin

• Lymphatic Support: Especially effective for encouraging healthy lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness and stagnation

• Clarity and Reconnection: Long associated with insight and peace of mind, white jade supports the deeper purpose of Gua Sha, which is reconnection to self

We didn’t choose what was popular.
We chose what would serve the women we care for most.

How to Begin Without Overwhelm

If you’re new to Gua Sha, let’s keep it simple. You don’t need a complicated diagram or a ten step process. You need just a few minutes, a breath, and products you already love.

Your Gua Sha Ritual

• Start with clean skin
  Use our Revitalizing Cleanser to deeply cleanse without stripping your natural moisture. This clears the pathway both physically and energetically.

• Add glide
  Apply a few drops of our Toning Facial Oil or Anti-Aging Facial Oil, whichever your skin is craving. These nourishing blends support a smooth, gentle glide and feed your skin with plant-powered nutrients.

• Breathe
  Before you begin, take one deep breath. Let it ground you.

• Move with purpose
  Using light pressure, sweep the stone
  From the center of the chin along the jawline
  From the side of the nose across the cheekbone
  From the center of the forehead toward the temples
  Down the sides of the neck to support lymphatic flow

Repeat each movement on both sides. That’s it. There’s no perfect technique. Your touch is intuitive.

What if this does more than skincare ever promised?

Here’s the secret.
Gua Sha isn’t here to replace your dermatologist.
It isn’t here to shame you for getting Botox. In fact, it can help prolong the results.
It is here to invite you back into your own body.
Your own rhythm.
Your own care.

And that kind of glow?

No filter can match it.

So come on in.
The stone is smooth.
The oil is warm.
And the reflection waiting in the mirror?

She’s still yours.