Handcrafted Facial Massage Tool
We are in love with this simple, elegant, multi-use massage tool.
The unique shape of this tool provides multiple edges and rounded planes, making it perfectly suited for the various contours of the face. Its ergonomic design allows for an easy grip, reducing strain on your hands.
Each tool is handcrafted from locally and sustainably sourced hard maple by the talented Julie Jackson of Surclewood ™ in Bloomington, Indiana.
To use: Apply some of our Daily Restorative Cream into your face and décolletage (or your favorite oil-based cream or serum) and glide in gentle, upward strokes along the massage lines of the face for improved circulation and tone and to assist in lymphatic drainage.
Cleaning and care: Over time, this tool will develop a beautiful, natural patina. Wash with a mild soap to keep clean and allow to air dry.
The multifold benefits of facial massage were first cultivated in East Asia and is a long-utilized facet of Chinese Medicine.
Gua Sha, from the Mandarin Chinese words for “scrape” and “sand” is a traditional East Asian massage technique that employs a tool for “scraping” the skin to improve circulation and tone and to flush toxins from the body by stimulating the lymphatic system. Gua Sha is an increasingly popular form of facial massage, and is reported to improve collagen production, sculpt and tone the facial muscles, reduce inflammation and edema, release muscular tension, and increase circulation in the face which helps beneficial nutrients of therapeutic oils to penetrate the cells of the skin.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the entire organ system unites on the face. Stimulation of meridian lines in the face has been used for centuries to enliven the heart, spleen, kidneys, etc.
We invite you to learn more about the rich history and implementation of this therapeutic practice by doing your own research online.