Editor Tip: Two attachments are included: one to target smaller areas, like crow’s feet and nasolabial lines, and one flat disc attachment for larger areas like the forehead, cheeks, and neck.
Material: Plastic | Set Includes: Device, flat attachment, precision attachment, Hydra Prep Gel, charger | Who It’s For: People targeting larger areas
Best Gua Sha: Mount Lai Gua Sha
Why It’s Worth It: If you’ve been online at any point in the past five years, you’ve probably seen (and been tempted by) a gua sha, a traditional Chinese medicine tool that’s been used for thousands of years. Typically made from materials like jade, rose quartz, and stainless steel, they promote lymphatic drainage and aid circulation, among other benefits. Mount Lai’s Best of Beauty-winning gua shas are offered in jade (pictured above), rose quartz, amethyst, black obsidian, and stainless steel. Whatever your material of choice, stay consistent (aim for at least 3 to 4 days a week) and guide the tension away.
“Facial gua sha is a relatively new ‘cosmetic’ treatment derived from traditional gua sha,” Sandra Chiu, a certified acupuncturist, herbalist, and traditional Chinese medicine practitioner based in Brooklyn previously told Allure. “It is a gentler, softer variation that improves blood circulation, releases excess muscle tension, and smooths fascia (a.k.a. the connective tissue that holds together muscle fibers, blood vessels, bones, and the like),” she adds.
Editor Tip: Mount Lai offers a user guide on their website for how to get the most out of your gua sha, which is super helpful for beginners. Pair the tool with your skin-care product of choice to help it slide across your face, and enjoy the rejuvenating goodness.
Material: Jade | Set Includes: Gua sha tool | Who It’s For: Everyone
Best pH-Balancing: Ranavat Kansa Wand
Why It’s Worth It: Made with a 100% teak wood handle and kansa, a blend of pH-balancing copper and tin, the Ranavat Kansa Wand aligns with the Aryuvedic tradition of Indian medicine, a holistic approach to wellness. The brand recommends massaging this tool into the skin a couple of times a week to calm inflammation and soften fine lines. The coolest part? This wand is made in Rajasthan, India, and handcrafted by sixth-generation kansa artisans.
