If you haven't jumped aboard the crystal bandwagon yet, we have to ask - have you been - excuse the pun - living under a rock? Celebrities swear by their powers, there's a plethora of skincare infused with the rocks and they're said to have incredibly healing powers.

But it's when crystals combine with proven skincare treatments that the real beauty happens. Take gua sha - the ancient practice from traditional Chinese medicine that uses crystals to massage the face and body to instant, impressive results.

"The gua sha is as convenient and relevant as any of the high tech gadgets and can be used alongside," says Katie Brindle, Chinese medicine practitioner and founder of The Hayo'u Method. "It give 400% increase in microcirculation and requires no batteries or charging. If you commit to 1 minute a day you will see a difference."

What is gua sha?

Used for thousands of years by the elite women of ancient dynasties, gua sha is the practice of scraping the skin with a tool, usually made from crystal (rose quartz or jade are popular choices) to aid circulation and lymphatic drainage.

What are the benefits of gua sha?

The tool hugs is designed to fit the curves of your face and neck and helps to reduce fluid retention, leaving a more refined, smoothed and contoured appearance, as well as stimulating a variety of acupressure points to reduce stress and improve relaxation.

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