A hand-polished green aventurine heart with three working edges: a long, flat edge for broad strokes, rounded curves for a gentle glide, and a notch that cradles curved areas. Natural stone, so colour and markings vary slightly.

In crystal traditions, green aventurine is said to encourage growth, optimism, confidence and calm.

First-time gua sha users and anyone who wants a simple, affordable tool for face and body. Works on all skin types with an oil.

1. Cleanse, then apply an oil so the tool glides. Try N°1 Squalane Oil or N°8 Flow Oil.
2. Hold the tool flat to the skin for lighter pressure, or use the edges for deeper work.
3. Start with a gentle touch to warm up the muscles.
4. Move intuitively. Notice where you feel tension and let that guide the edge, pressure and pace.
5. Keep pressure comfortable. More is not always better.
6. For tutorials, visit our Gua Sha Guide.

• Material: green aventurine
• Shape: heart, 3 edges
• Natural stone: colour and markings vary

Care

Wash with mild soap and lukewarm water after each use and dry fully. Stone can chip if dropped. Avoid hot water and hard surfaces.

Safety

Don't use over broken skin, active breakouts, sunburn, rashes or recent injections or procedures. Use very light pressure on the front of the neck. If you bruise easily, take blood thinners, are pregnant or have a medical condition, check with your healthcare provider first. Light pinkness is normal, this is blood flow. Petechiae may occur.

Fascia is the connective tissue that wraps and links every muscle. Gua sha works on muscle and fascia: slow, intentional strokes may ease tension and restriction and bring blood flow to the area. As tension releases, fluid in the tissues may move more freely, but gua sha isn't a lymphatic drainage technique. For that, see The Lymphatic Brush. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, gua sha has been used for centuries to move qi and blood.

Do I need an oil?

Yes. Oil lets the stone glide without dragging the skin.

How often should I use it?

A few minutes, a few times a week. Consistency matters more than pressure.

Is gua sha the same as lymphatic drainage?

No. Gua sha works on muscle and fascia, and releasing tension may help fluid move more freely. For lymphatic drainage, we recommend The Lymphatic Brush.

Why does my stone look different from the photo?

Natural stone varies in colour and markings.

• N°1 Squalane Oil, for slip and hydration
• Four-Edge Gua Sha – White Jade, our four-edge tool for face and body
• The Lymphatic Brush – Small for lymphatic drainage (FLOW)