Kitsch Stainless Steel Guasha Tool for Face – Silver

Gua sha is a massage done with a flat, rounded tool that is drawn slowly across oiled skin. Most face tools are cut from stone; this Kitsch one is a heart-shaped plate of polished stainless steel, 3.3 × 2.4 in (8.4 × 6.1 cm) and 3.1 oz (89 g). The practical argument for steel is simple: the maker describes it as non-porous, rust-resistant and washable with soap and water, and it does not shatter when it slips out of an oily hand.

It will slip, though – polished steel and facial oil are a slick combination, so grip it by the wide end and work over a towel. The listing shows no technique, and steel takes on the temperature of the room, which can feel cold on the first stroke.

Tip: Never use it on dry skin – a few drops of facial oil or a layer of moisturizer first, and hold the tool almost flat so it glides instead of scraping.