Five Minute Facial Depuff

Facial gua sha is more than a beauty trend — it’s a centuries-old technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that supports lymphatic drainage, circulation, and facial tension release. When done correctly (and gently), gua sha can help depuff the face, sculpt features, and leave your skin looking refreshed and radiant.

Benefits of Facial Gua Sha

• Reduces puffiness and fluid buildup by encouraging lymphatic flow.

• Boosts circulation for a healthy, natural glow.

• Relieves facial tension, especially in the jaw, brows, and temples.

• Supports skin health by enhancing product absorption.

• Creates a calming self-care ritual that benefits both skin and nervous system.

  
  

Prep the Lymphatic Pathways (Don’t Skip This!)

Before working on the face, you need to “open” the lymphatic drainage points so fluid has somewhere to go. Think of this as clearing the exits before moving traffic.

The Main Lymphatic Pathways to Prep

1. Supraclavicular Nodes Location: Just above the collarbonesWhy it matters: These are the primary drainage points for lymph from the face and neck.

2. Cervical Lymph Nodes (Neck Pathway)Location: Along the sides of the neckWhy it matters: These channels move lymph down toward the supraclavicular nodes.

3. Preauricular & Postauricular NodesLocation: In front of and behind the earsWhy it matters: These collect lymph from the cheeks, jaw, and eye area.

How to Prep

• Press down on each area with two fingers 20-30 times

• Apply facial oil or serum

• Using light pressure, glide your gua sha tool:

  • Down the sides of the neck toward the collarbones (7–10 strokes per side)

  • Gently sweep over the collarbones from the center outward

  • Lightly massage in front of and behind the ears

Step-by-Step Gua Sha Routine to Depuff the Face

1. Neck (Always First)

Sweep upward from the base of the neck toward the jawline, then gently guide fluid back down toward the collarbones.

2. Jawline & Chin

Start at the center of the chin and glide along the jaw toward the ears, directing fluid into the preauricular nodes.

3. Cheeks

Move from the sides of the nose outward across the cheeks toward the ears. Use gentle, consistent pressure.

4. Under-Eye Area

With very light pressure, glide from the inner corner of the eye outward toward the temples, draining toward the ear nodes.

5. Forehead & Brows

Sweep from the center of the forehead upward to the hairline, then out toward the temples and down toward the ears.

6. Final Drain

Finish by guiding everything down the sides of the neck and back to the supraclavicular nodes.

Learn & Shop

Learn proper technique from an expert: Dr. Lindsey Schmidt shares educational, easy-to-follow gua sha and lymphatic massage techniques on Instagram.

👉 Follow her here: https://www.instagram.com/drlindseyschmidt/

Use high-quality tools: Mount Lai offers beautifully crafted gua sha tools designed specifically for facial contours and lymphatic drainage. 👉 Shop Mount Lai gua sha tools: https://www.mountlai.com/collections/gua-sha-tools