Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Kate is a lifestyle writer based in New York City. Gua Sha. By now, you’ve probably read about it. Or watched a TikTok tutorial.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. Gua sha, pronounced gwa sha, is a facial treatment based on ...

The world of skincare trends is constantly changing and almost always surprising. Rolling balls of ice under your eyes if you’re looking puffy. Taking up ‘face yoga’ for a snatched jawline. Even using ...

Traditional Chinese healing method gua sha has been around for a lot longer than TikTok, used to treat muscle pain and tension, mainly in the body. But today, influencers are touting it as a slimming ...

Gua sha is an ancient practice believed to pre-date the Stone Age but, thanks to TikTok, a new generation are beginning to understand how they can integrate this technique into their beauty and ...

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We’ve learnt by now that almost nothing in beauty is new. Instead, a rich history precedes it. Although TikTok is awash with Gua Sha tutorials showing us shiny new things, make no mistake in thinking ...