Gua Sha: Melt
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO START
Gua Sha Tool: For Melt, the Generic H shaped rose quartz tool works great. Any tool you already have can work as well, simply line up the edges in a similar fashion to what is shown in the videos. The primary focus here is really on correct technique, appropriate speed, and offering you a full practice video that you can follow along with stroke by stroke, to support and optimize your ritual at home, so you can truly enjoy all the benefits that Gua Sha has to offer!
Hydrosol and Oil: You will need an oil on the skin for slip and glide of the Gua Sha tool, and we always recommend using a hydration mist before applying your oil. Wildling has created the perfect formula for Gua Sha. We suggest the Empress Tonic and Empress Oil. The budget friendly alternative is Organic Jojoba oil from Desert Essence on Amazon.com paired with a plain rose water. But any oil and hydrator you are already using can work, as long as it makes your skin happy!
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Gua Sha should not be practiced on areas of the face that have received any injections such as Botox, fillers, or anything else within the last three months. It is also not appropriate over an open wound, active break out, inflamed or irritated skin. For any other concerns, please consult with your healthcare provider before starting a Gua Sha practice.
Intro to Gua Sha
A FEW BASIC GUIDELINES
MEET YOUR FACE
Familiarize yourself with the regions we will be working on, and learn to create a baseline. Notice the texture and firmness of your skin, the level of muscle tension, and overall feeling of your face before and after each Gua Sha practice.
CLASSIC SEQUENCE: PRACTICE
Practice this sequence every day as you are learning the technique. Once you are comfortable, you can transition to a twice a week practice.
Intro to the Melt technique
melt sequence: Practice
Feel free to pause this video to take more time in any area that extra tight, or if you need longer to master the technique.
*To satisfy the requests of our followers, we shot these tutorials before Wildling launched with a generic H Shaped Rose Quartz Gua Sha Tool, which is also suitable to use. These videos have no expiration, but will be taken down and replaced when we launch the videos with the Empress Stone.