LAHJA tool is shaped especially for treating the face. Smaller than a traditional gua sha comb, the tool with its perfect notches and curves makes it a great aid for your facial bone structure, jawline, masseter, cheeckbones and skin around the eyes. If you’re new to gua sha and wondering which tool to start with, LAHJA is a great choice. It’s a great, versatile tool for exploring the shape of your face and mastering the basic techniques.
In Finnish, LAHJA means ‘gift’. That’s what self-care is all about. Give yourself time, love and attention, and genuine beauty will become your second nature. If you’re wondering which tool to buy as a gift for yourself or to another loved one, you can never go wrong with this one.
*LAHJA tool is part of Yin Your Skin® holistic beauty concept by Katja Kokko. Treasuring the millennia-old Gua Sha self-care tradition, LAHJA Yin Your Skin® tool is made of 100 % Xiuyan-jade in China. Each piece is unique. Just like you.
As the tools are made from natural stone, each tool is unique and may vary in colour. Effects of a facial gua sha:
boosts skin circulation–> oxidized blood travels up to the surface layers of the skin to nourish tissues and skin cells –> faster skin renewal
invigorates lymph fluid circulation –> removes puffiness on the face and under the eyes
brightens and ”opens up” the eyes
can reduce impurities
can fade pigment spots
improves collagen and elastin production
fades fine lines and wrinkles and tightens saggy tissue
the features of the cheeks and jawline become more sculpted
improves absorption of skincare products into skin
Gua sha is not recommended if you have:
damaged or infected skin
rosacea, acne or perioral dermatitis (areas of the afore-mentioned symptoms should be left untreated, but you can treat skin below and around. Treating the neck and décolletage is actually beneficial if you have acne or rosacea.)
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