Gua Sha for Lymphatic Drainage: Are You Using It Wrong?

Gua Sha for Lymphatic Drainage: Are You Using It Wrong?

From Beauty Talk Confessions with Kati by Kati Wasserman

May 7, 2026 · 11 min · Season 1 · Episode 35

About this episode

Kati discusses the proper use of Gua Sha for lymphatic drainage and skincare.

In this episode of Beauty Talk Confessions, Kati is back for another Trend Thursday, breaking down one of the biggest skincare trends on social media right now—Gua Sha. From facial sculpting videos to lymphatic drainage tutorials, Gua Sha has become a viral beauty must-have. But are most people actually using it correctly? Kati dives into what Gua Sha really is, how it works, and why using the wrong tool could actually be causing more harm than good. She explains the difference between traditional stone tools like jade and rose quartz versus stainless steel Gua Sha tools, why porous stones can hold bacteria, and why she personally prefers stainless steel for both hygiene and better treatment results. Kati also walks through how to properly use Gua Sha for lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness, softening fine lines, relieving jaw tension, and creating a more sculpted, lifted appearance—especially for those living in dry climates or high-altitude areas where facial puffiness is common. If you’ve been seeing Gua Sha everywhere and wondering if it’s actually worth it, this episode gives you the real esthetician perspective. The Takeaway Gua Sha is absolutely…

People in this episode

Host: Kati Wasserman

Topics covered

  • Gua Sha
  • lymphatic drainage
  • skincare trends
  • facial sculpting
  • skin health

Keywords

  • Gua Sha
  • lymphatic drainage
  • skincare
  • facial sculpting
  • stainless steel tools

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Gua Sha, jade, rose quartz, stainless steel Gua Sha tools

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