The Best Skincare Products to Pair with Gua Sha and Facial Rollers
If you’ve started Gua sha or facial rolling or are curious about adding these tools to your routine, don’t overlook the importance of pairing facial massage with quality skincare products. Facial oil and serums enhance the benefits of a gua sha tool or roller while hydrating and revitalizing your skin.
Today’s article will explore the facial rolling and Gua sha routine and how to pair it with the best skincare options from NassifMD® facial plastic surgeon skincare. We will answer the following question: Do you gua sha before or after skincare? Let’s discuss all the details, including:
- The reasons to use a gua sha stone or roller with skincare
- The best serums for facial massages
- Top facial oils for gua sha tools and facial rollers
- How to hydrate the skin before using facial massage tools
- How to care for the skin after gua sha facial massage
Why Pair Skincare with Gua Sha
The Gua sha tool is a smooth-edged tool made of stone or stainless steel. Use it by scraping it against the skin in an upward and outward motion. The facial massage roller is a stone or stainless-steel roller with a handle used in a similar fashion. Both tools aid in facial massage and support:
- The release of facial muscle and jaw tension
- Improved circulation and blood flow
- Lymphatic drainage and detoxification
- Reduced puffiness and inflammation
- Decreased appearance of fine lines
- Improved effectiveness of skincare products
With so many benefits, it’s hard to find a reason not to use Gua sha, a jade roller, or both to help sculpt the skin and promote a youthful glow. For enhanced results and comfort, pairing appropriate skincare aids in the effectiveness and benefits you’ll see with these tools.
Best Serums for Gua Sha Massage
We recommend using your Gua sha tool or facial roller along with a serum to help the tool glide smoothly over the skin. First, cleanse the skin (more on cleansing below), and then apply your favorite facial serum. Immediately follow the serum with your facial massage routine using light pressure and always moving up and outward, following your natural facial curves.
Not only does the serum aid in gua sha massage and facial rolling, but facial massage also improves the absorption of the serum and its active ingredients. The serum will be more effective when paired with massage, so it’s an excellent opportunity to use a concentrated, synergistic formula with multiple rejuvenating benefits.
NassifMD® Hydro-Screen is the perfect companion to the facial massager of your choice. This deeply hydrating and anti-aging serum is ideal for all skin types. It contains multiple active ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, ceramides, retinol, and antioxidants, that work in synergy to address various concerns. The results speak for themselves; your skin will appear hydrated, nourished, smooth, and youthful. Amplify the results by combining Hydro-Screen with massage facial tools in these new kits:
- NassifMD® Ultimate Sculpt & Hydrate Kit with a stainless steel Gua sha tool and roller
- NassifMD® Glow & Hydrate Kit with a stainless-steel facial roller
- NassifMD® Sculpt & Hydrate Kit with a stainless steel Gua sha
You can also pair your Gua sha or roller with other serums or even layer serums for multiple benefits. NassifMD® Radiance Brightening Booster is a concentrated vitamin C serum that brightens, softens, and protects the skin with enhanced results and deeper penetration from facial massage. Try layering NassifMD® Hydro-Screen and then NassifMD® Radiance Brightening Booster.
Top Facial Oils for Smooth Gliding
Using your Gua sha tool or facial roller with NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum is likely all you need. We consider it the best facial oil, and it contains ingredients from palm, soy, and coconut oils, along with ceramides, which are lipids that make up the skin barrier.
However, some people will enjoy using massage oil along with facial massage techniques, just as you would use an oil with a body massage. Instead of a light, hydrating serum like NassifMD® Hydro-Screen, oil is thicker and may help the roller or Gua sha glide more smoothly. If you decide to use a thicker oil, you can still apply Hydro-Screen first.
Be sure to choose a non-comedogenic product, meaning it won’t clog your pores. You likely don’t need a specific gua sha facial oil and can DIY facial oils to meet your needs.
Some good options are:
- Jojoba oil
- Almond oil
- Sunflower oil
- Rosehip oil
Hydrating Products to Use Before Massage
As mentioned, it’s best to massage clean, hydrated skin. And there isn’t a better hydrating cleanser than NassifMD® Pure Hydration Facial Cleanser. With antioxidants from matcha green tea, squalene, and a mild coconut-based cleansing agent, this is the perfect way to prepare your face for Gua sha or facial rolling.
Simply apply a small amount to damp skin and massage in upward circular motions to create a rich lather. You can even use it around the eyes to remove makeup. Then, rinse clean with warm water. Follow with NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum and begin your facial massage routine.
Aftercare Tips for Radiant Skin Glow
After your Gua sha or facial rolling, continue with the rest of your skincare routine. Finish with a nourishing and healing moisturizer to lock in the benefits of the previous skincare products and protect the delicate skin barrier.
NassifMD® Skin Barrier Protection Cream is the perfect solution for post-facial massage nourishment and healing. This rich balm comforts and calms the skin while protecting skin health and integrity. It contains:
- Centella asiatica extract – with peptides and antioxidants to reduce inflammation and moisturize
- Ophiopogon japonicus root extract – rich in saccharides to hydrate and retain moisture
- Niacinamide – a form of vitamin B3, a powerful antioxidant that promotes cellular repair
- Panthenol – a form of vitamin B5 to protect the skin and soothe redness
- Sunflower seed oil – rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids to moisturize and protect the skin
Facial massage techniques using Gua sha or roller tools are more than a fad; they are a simple, affordable, and powerful practice that enhances skin health and appearance. The NassifMD® Stainless Steel Facial Roller and NassifMD® Gua Sha Stainless Steel Tool are expertly designed with the same stainless steel used in plastic surgery for cleanliness, precision, and coolness. Be sure to pair your favorite tool with NassifMD® Hydro-Screen Serum and other quality skincare products for optimal results.
References
- Hamp, A., Anderson, J., Laughter, M. R., Anderson, J. B., Presley, C. L., Rundle, C. W., Dellavalle, R. P. (2023). Gua-sha, Jade Roller, and Facial Massage: Are there benefits within dermatology?<.Journal of cosmetic dermatology<,22<(2), 700–703.
