The Face Gua Sha Anatomy Map

Where to press, which direction, and for how long

Facial gua sha works. But 90% of tutorials online show you the tool without teaching you the map.

This is the map. Print it. Do it daily. Your face will look different in 14 days.

Start with light pressure. Your skin should be slightly pink, never red.

THE 5 ZONES

each zone = 30 seconds

Neck: downward strokes along the sides, toward collarbones (opens the drainage)
Jawline: from chin to ear, 5 slow strokes each side
Cheek: from nose to temple, 5 upward-and-out strokes
Under-eye: feather-light, inward-to-outward, never pressure
Forehead: from brow to hairline, upward only

THE RULES

ignore any tutorial that contradicts

Always toward lymph nodes (neck → collarbone)
Light pressure — this isn't deep tissue massage
Damp skin + oil (dry gua sha damages skin)
Store your stone in the fridge (colder = better de-puffing)
Clean the stone weekly with mild soap

TIMING

consistency beats intensity

Morning: 5 minutes before makeup
Evening: 3-5 minutes after cleanser
You only need ONE tool — not 5 fancy ones
Results visible at day 7, compound at day 30
Pair with sleeping mask for 2x results

The starter kit

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BAIMEI Jade Roller & Gua Sha Set

$14

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Mount Lai Rose Quartz Gua Sha (premium)

$34

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Joseph Massager Ice Globes

$22

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Rose hip facial oil (for slip)

$15

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Mini storage fridge (optional)

$45

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