From now on our amethyst Gua Sha will be your new best friend. You can use it as often as you like. We recommend 2; in the morning and at night. Its benefits are many:

• Tones the skin of your face, neck and décolleté.
• Stimulates your skin's collagen production.
• Slows down the appearance of fine lines.
• Relax your facial muscles.
• Excellent help in cases of bruxism or excessive facial tension.
• Drains your face, reducing fluid retention.
• Stimulates blood flow in the area of dark circles under the eyes.
• It has strong anti-inflammatory properties.

BANBU TIP: To enhance its decongestant effects keep it in the fridge, it will increase its anti-inflammatory properties and will be super cool.

The properties of amethyst make it a fantastic material to accompany facial massage routines. For that reason, it has been one of the favourite materials for elaborate our Gua Sha. This semi-precious stone is so beneficial for your skin because of its goodness:

• It has anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
• It acts as a sebum regulator, so if you have very sensitive or acne-prone skin it is ideal for you.
• You will de-stress your face and facial muscles, and if you suffer from bruxism it is a great alternative to relieve it.
• It emits negative ions that help to balance the cells in your body, helping to oxygenate the skin. An excellent help to fight free radicals.

Remember that before immersing yourself in your facial yoga ritual you should use a moisturising product, this can be: your facial moisturiser, a serum or any oil that suits your skin. This way it will glide better over your face!

Always perform upward movements and 6 to 10 repetitions with each exercise:

• Massage your forehead: Run from the bottom of your forehead to your hairline.
• Eye contour: Massage from the tear trough to the end of your eyebrow.
• Cheekbones: Massage this area, ending at the ''root'' of the ears.
• Neck: To keep this delicate area firm, we recommend massaging from the bottom up.
• Take your time and practice!