What is a gua sha tool and how does it benefit the skin?

A gua sha is a smooth, flat massage tool traditionally made from stone. It helps improve circulation, reduce puffiness, and release muscle tension. When combined with face oils like Glow Face Oil or Vitamin Boost Face Oil, it glides easily over the skin, supporting lymphatic drainage and giving the complexion a radiant, lifted appearance.

How do I use a gua sha with face oil?

Apply a few drops of face oil to freshly cleansed skin, then gently glide the gua sha tool across the face in upward and outward motions. Focus on areas like the jawline, cheeks, and under the eyes. The oil provides slip, ensuring the tool moves smoothly without tugging at the skin.

Which face oil should I use with my gua sha tool?

Both Glow Face Oil and Vitamin Boost Face Oil are excellent choices for gua sha. Glow Face Oil (with bergamot, frankincense, and lavender) deeply nourishes and calms the skin, while Vitamin Boost Face Oil delivers a brightening and revitalising effect with nutrient-rich botanicals. Choose based on your skin’s seasonal needs.

Why is autumn a good time to start using face oils and gua sha?

As the weather turns cooler, skin often becomes drier and more sensitive. Using face oils helps replenish hydration and strengthen the skin barrier. Pairing oils with a gua sha tool boosts circulation and supports a healthy glow, making it the perfect ritual to transition your skincare routine into autumn.

Can I get a free gua sha tool with my face oil purchase?

Yes! For a limited time, when you purchase either Glow Face Oil or Vitamin Boost Face Oil, you’ll receive a free gua sha tool to elevate your skincare ritual. This offer is designed to help you prepare your skin for the cooler months ahead.

The Best Face Oils for Gua Sha: Protecting Your Skin This Autumn

tanya russo
Sep 20
3 min read

glow face oil, heart & soul candle co, Northampton

Why Autumn Skin Needs Extra Care

As the air cools and central heating clicks on, your skin feels it first. That fresh summer glow fades into dryness, dullness, or uncomfortable tightness. It’s not your imagination, the change in seasons directly affects your skin barrier.

When skin loses moisture, it struggles to stay radiant. That’s why autumn is the season to build rituals that protect, hydrate, and restore balance.

Why Gua Sha Works So Well in Colder Weather

Gua Sha isn’t just a wellness trend, it’s an ancient technique that boosts circulation, relieves tension, and encourages lymphatic drainage. In autumn, when your skin can look sluggish or puffy, Gua Sha becomes a powerful tool to revive it.

But here’s the catch: Gua Sha only works properly when paired with the right oil. Without oil, the tool drags across the skin, causing friction and irritation. The right oil not only protects your skin barrier but enhances the benefits of Gua Sha.

The Best Face Oils for Gua Sha in Autumn

At Heart & Soul, I created two oils designed to absorb at the perfect rate, giving your Gua Sha tool just enough slip, without feeling greasy.

✨ Glow Face Oil

A soothing blend of lavender, frankincense, and bergamot. Ideal for mornings, or when your skin needs a radiant glow. Glow hydrates deeply, calms redness, and restores comfort as temperatures drop.

✨ Vitamin Boost Face Oil

Packed with antioxidant-rich botanicals & scented with geranium & Ylang Ylang essential oils, to brighten and protect. Perfect for evenings when your skin feels sensitive, dry, or stressed and in need of extra nurturing. It keeps your complexion radiant even when the weather feels harsh.

Step-by-Step: How to Use Gua Sha with Face Oil

Cleanse your skin thoroughly.
Apply 3–4 drops of oil into your palms and press gently into your face and neck.
Hold your Gua Sha tool at a 15° angle and glide upward and outward along the jawline, cheeks, and forehead.
Repeat each stroke 3–5 times.
Finish with long sweeps down the neck to support lymphatic drainage.

Tip: Use Vitamin Boost at night to repair and hydrate, and Glow in the morning for protection and radiance.

Preparing Your Skin for Autumn

Think of autumn as your skin’s “transition season.” This is when you prepare it for colder months ahead. Oils restore the moisture central heating takes away, while Gua Sha revives sluggish circulation and keeps your complexion glowing.

The result? Skin that looks healthy, radiant, and balanced, even as the air turns crisp.

Limited-Time Offer: Free Gua Sha Tool

To help you build this ritual, I’m gifting a free Gua Sha tool when you purchase either Glow Face Oil or Vitamin Boost Face Oil.

This way, you don’t just buy an oil, you begin the full ritual. But stock of Gua Sha tools is limited, so once they’re gone, the offer ends.

👉 Shop Glow & Vitamin Boost Oils Now

FAQs About Face Oils & Gua Sha

Q - Do I need oil for gua sha?

A-Yes. Oil is essential to prevent tugging and irritation. It also helps the tool glide smoothly across your skin.

Q- Which oil is best for gua sha in autumn?

A- VItamin Boost Oil calms and hydrates dry, stressed skin. Glow Face Oil brightens and protects against environmental stressors.

Q- Can I use gua sha every day?

A-Yes, daily use is safe and effective. Even 5 minutes a day can boost circulation, reduce puffiness, and improve skin tone.

Q- Why does my skin feel worse in autumn?

A- Cooler air, wind, and central heating pull moisture from the skin, leaving it dry and tight. Oils restore balance and protect your skin barrier.