If you’ve ever seen a professional therapist for a lymphatic massage, you may have felt the soothing, gentle-yet-firm strokes of a gua sha on your body. It’s a tool that’s been used for thousands of years as part of lymphatic drainage massage, instead of just using the hands.

Lymphatic drainage massage helps to gently move fluid, which contains waste products, from outside of the cells to the lymphatic system, where lymph fluid takes it to the organs to be processed and removed from the body. This works to gently cleanse the body, while temporarily promoting circulation and reducing the appearance of puffiness. This form of massage is also thought to boost your qi – or vital energy. Pair your Gua Sha Body Tool with lymphatic massage movements after applying body lotion, oil or serum for a soft, glowing and balanced appearance.