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Brooklyn-based Lanshin is New York's centre for all things gua sha. The spa and store offer the best gua sha facials in the city and sells its own patented gua sha tools for you to recreate the practice at home.  Benefits of jade roller and gua sha Gua Sha has actually been around for centuries in China, where the technique was used to scrape the skin with a smooth stone, antler, or coin to heal the skin through the redness that occurred (sha). The process was used over the entire body, but today it is primarily used on the face and neck.

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A face roller has never been cooler. Sacheu's stainless steel roller offers an extra soothing sensation. One product and reviews editor enjoys that, unlike other roller options, there's no need to stash this one in the fridge for added cooling benefits. "I use it after cycling through my skincare routine — serums and all. It glides along the contours of my face so smoothly." Plus, it comes with a black velvet pouch for easy stowing. Keep in mind that the roller feels heavier compared to others on this list, though that does make it easier to grip. The Best Gua Sha Tools Before starting Gua Sha, you need to apply massage oil, cream, or lotion on clean skin. Please never do gua sha on dry skin. Then, you can choose the best Gua Sha tool in order to meet your needs since gua sha can be applied on both face and body. Different shapes and materials of Gua Sha stones are used in facial Gua Sha and body Gua Sha differently because they have different features. 

High quality Bian stones are limited. This is sourced from Shandong, China, the only place in the world that produces Bian stone. YINA Gua Sha is produced by a certified facility that creates medical grade Bian tools.  Should I apply moisturizer after gua sha?  Editors' product recommendations may earn New York a commission