{"id":545,"date":"2025-01-24T13:25:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T06:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/?p=545"},"modified":"2025-02-11T15:30:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T08:30:32","slug":"how-to-use-gua-sha","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/th\/how-to-use-gua-sha","title":{"rendered":"\u0e27\u0e34\u0e18\u0e35\u0e43\u0e0a\u0e49\u0e01\u0e31\u0e27\u0e0b\u0e32"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a <strong>Gua Sha<\/strong> tool on your face can help improve circulation, reduce puffiness, and promote a natural glow. Here\u2019s a simple step-by-step tutorial to get the best results<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Step 1 : Prepare Your Skin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photoroom_20250211_152618.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photoroom_20250211_152618.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photoroom_20250211_152618-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photoroom_20250211_152618-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photoroom_20250211_152618-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photoroom_20250211_152618-510x510.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photoroom_20250211_152618-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Photoroom_20250211_152618-50x50.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Cleanse Your Face<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 <strong>Use a gentle cleanser<\/strong> to remove dirt, sweat, and makeup. This prevents bacteria from spreading while using the Gua Sha.<br>\u2714 <strong>Pat dry with a clean towel<\/strong> \u2013 don\u2019t rub too harshly to avoid irritation.<br>\u2714 If desired, you can <strong>apply a warm towel<\/strong> for a minute to open up pores and enhance absorption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"862\" height=\"862\" src=\"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2389.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2389.jpeg 862w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2389-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2389-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2389-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2389-510x510.jpeg 510w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2389-100x100.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/IMG_2389-50x50.jpeg 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Choose the Right Facial Oil or Serum<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your choice of oil or serum depends on your skin type:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 <strong>Dry skin<\/strong> \u2192 Use <strong>rosehip oil, squalane oil, or argan oil<\/strong> for deep hydration.<br>\u2714 <strong>Oily\/acne-prone skin<\/strong> \u2192 Use <strong>jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, or a lightweight serum<\/strong> that won\u2019t clog pores.<br>\u2714 <strong>Sensitive skin<\/strong> \u2192 Use <strong>calendula oil or chamomile-infused oil<\/strong> to calm redness.<br>\u2714 <strong>Aging\/mature skin<\/strong> \u2192 Use <strong>marula oil or vitamin C serum<\/strong> for extra nourishment and glow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udd39 Avoid thick oils that may clog pores unless you have extremely dry skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>How to Apply the Oil or Serum Properly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 Take <strong>2-4 drops<\/strong> of oil (or 1-2 pumps of serum) in your palms.<br>\u2714 Rub your hands together to <strong>warm up the oil<\/strong> \u2013 this helps with better absorption.<br>\u2714 <strong>Gently press<\/strong> the oil into your skin using your fingertips or palms instead of rubbing.<br>\u2714 Focus on areas where you&#8217;ll use the Gua Sha, such as your <strong>jawline, cheeks, forehead, and neck<\/strong>.<br>\u2714 Wait <strong>30 seconds to 1 minute<\/strong> to allow the oil or serum to settle before starting your Gua Sha massage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Step 2 : Start Massaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 576 \/ 720;\" width=\"576\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jawline and cheek<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Hold the gua sha tool at a 15-45\u00b0 angle to your skin. For the jawline, start at the center of your chin and glide the curved edge outward along the jawline toward your earlobe using gentle to medium pressure. For the cheek, begin at the side of your nose and glide outward along the cheekbone toward your hairline. Repeat each motion 3-5 times per side.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1280\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 720 \/ 1280;\" width=\"720\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/underEye2.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Under Eyes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the <strong>gentlest pressure<\/strong> here!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glide from the inner corner of your <strong>under-eye area<\/strong> outward towards the temple. Repeat <strong>5-10 times<\/strong> on each side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1280\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 720 \/ 1280;\" width=\"720\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/forehead.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Forehead<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Start from the middle of your <strong>forehead<\/strong> and sweep the tool outward towards your hairline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat <strong>5-10 times<\/strong> to release tension and smooth fine lines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1280\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 720 \/ 1280;\" width=\"720\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-1-1.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Front of the Neck<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Glide from the collarbone up toward the jawline to help lift and tighten the skin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use even, upward strokes, avoiding too much pressure on the throat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat 5\u201310 times on each side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sides of the Neck (Lymphatic Drainage Focus)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Begin at the jawline and glide down towards the collarbone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use light pressure, as this area is sensitive and contains lymph nodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat 5\u201310 times on each side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1280\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 720 \/ 1280;\" width=\"720\" autoplay loop muted src=\"https:\/\/forestal.co.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Untitled-design-2.mp4\" playsinline><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Focus on the Smile Lines<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Upward Lift:<\/strong> Start at the <strong>corner of the mouth<\/strong> and glide the tool <strong>upward along the smile line<\/strong> toward the cheekbone. Repeat <strong>5\u201310 times per side<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheek Release:<\/strong> Place the tool near your nose and sweep outward toward your ears to release tension in the cheeks. Do this <strong>5\u201310 times<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mouth Corner Lift:<\/strong> Gently press and lift the corners of your mouth with the tool to counteract sagging. Hold for a few seconds and release.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Step 3 : Finish &amp; Clean Your Tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2714 <strong>Drink water<\/strong> to help flush out toxins.<br>\u2714 <strong>Wash your Gua Sha tool<\/strong> with warm soapy water and dry it properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Bonus Tip: Layering Skincare for Best Absorption<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">If you use both a <strong>serum and an oil<\/strong>, apply them in this order:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Apply the serum first<\/strong> (since it has smaller molecules that penetrate deeper).<br>2\ufe0f\u20e3 <strong>Follow with facial oil<\/strong> to lock in moisture and create a smooth surface for the Gua Sha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">This step ensures your skin stays hydrated and gets the maximum benefit from both the skincare and the massage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using a Gua Sha tool on your face can help improve circulation, reduce puffiness, and promote a natural glow. 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