Understanding Gua Sha: A Self-Care Ritual with Ancient Roots for Radiance

Hey Sanrae,

In a world that moves fast, there's something powerful about slowing down, breathing deep, and connecting with practices that have stood the test of time. One of our favourite ways to do this? Gua Sha—an ancient ritual that’s become a modern-day essential for glowing skin and grounded energy.

What is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha (pronounced gwah-shah) is a traditional East Asian healing technique that involves gently gliding a smooth-edged tool—often made of jade or rose quartz—across the skin. The word “Gua” means to scrape, and “Sha” refers to the slight redness that can appear, a sign of energy release and improved circulation.

While rooted in ancient medicine, today Gua Sha is embraced as a soothing self-care ritual that helps reduce puffiness, relieve muscle tension, support lymphatic flow, and promote radiant, healthy-looking skin.

A Brief History

Gua Sha has been used for thousands of years in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as a way to treat ailments like fevers, inflammation, and chronic pain. Practitioners believed that by stimulating the skin’s surface, they could activate the body’s natural healing energy—or “qi”—and clear stagnation.

Today, the focus is often on the face, neck, and shoulders, but the intention remains the same: to create flow, ease, and harmony in the body.

Why Gua Sha is a Game-Changer for Your Skin & Wellness

With regular use, Gua Sha can help to:

• Boost circulation and lymphatic drainage

• Reduce tension in the jaw, face, and neck

• Soften fine lines and sculpt the skin

• Encourage a more luminous, lifted appearance

• Relieve stress and encourage mindfulness

• Support your body’s natural detoxification process

Gua Sha as a Daily Ritual

At SANRAE, we believe that beauty begins with intention—and micro moments of care add up to major transformation. A few mindful minutes with your Gua Sha tool each evening can help release the day’s tension, reconnect you to your breath, and awaken your skin’s natural glow.

Pro tip: Pair your ritual with a nourishing oil or serum, and make it your time to unplug, exhale, and tune in.

The SANRAE Way

Our SANA Jade Gua Sha is designed with smooth edges and a heart-shaped curve to hug the contours of your face. It’s the perfect companion to your self-care toolkit—elegant, intentional, and rooted in ritual.

Embrace the glow that comes from within.
Add Gua Sha to your routine, and over time, you’ll notice not just smoother skin—but a softer, more grounded you.

✨ Explore our tools and rituals at sanraewellness.com

With love,
The SANRAE Team