What is one of the first things that comes to your mind when you think of facial massage? Probably gua sha, right? As a trained professional, I LOVE using gua sha stones in my treatment room to transform faces and improve everyone’s skin. However, gua sha stones can have a bit of a learning curve for at-home, personal use, especially if you’re looking for the same results that you would get from a trained gua sha therapist. I find that sometimes my peers or clients will purchase a stone with the intent to use it often and then get a little frustrated with the learning curve and end up putting the gua sha in a drawer and not revisiting it.

I’m here to share with you my other favorite facial massage tools that have less of a learning curve than gua sha. These different facial tools that are so easy to use they can be added to your skincare routine ASAP! They are massage tools that provide visible results, aid in relaxation, and are easy to get the hang of! That pretty much guarantees you’ll want to use them often.

scrub me secret: determined to become a gua sha pro so you can incorporate it into your daily or weekly skincare routine? Check out my blog posts like “Important gua sha tips for beginners”, “Gua sha facial massage-lymph drainage movements.”, and “Gua sha facial contour massage.” You can also use the search bar located at the top of each blog article to search scrub-me-secrets for more gua sha posts.

Read below to see which facial massage tool speaks to your current skincare needs!

scrub me secrets: don’t stop using your facial tools after you’ve gotten the desired results. Part of preventing signs of aging and keeping our skin healthy is consistent care. My clients who are happiest with their skin are the ones that have a nice consistent routine.

scrub me secret: releasing tension in areas of the face like our jaw and brow can actually help give our face a natural lift. When the muscles are tense, tight, and stuck it pulls your facial tissues a bit downward. When the tension is gone things sag less.

scrub me secret: facial stones, rollers, and the cool roller should be sanitized after each use. I find that a scrub me soap bar works great! Or you can wipe it off with 99% isopropyl alcohol.

Having items like this to use at home is a great way to upgrade your skincare routine and keep your skin looking and feeling its best in between visits to your esthetician. ✨