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ICYMI, the magic of gua sha doesn't need to doesn't need to end at your décolletage, and the best body gua shas are the proof and the pudding. Designed for use below the neck, these tools help alleviate tension and strain on areas of your body that are more prone to stress than your face. Quick lesson: "Gua sha" is actually a verb, not a noun, referring to the eons-old Eastern and Southeast Asian healing massage technique—not the tool itself. But as gua sha exploded in popularity stateside, things got a little muddled in translation, and the name of the practice became shorthand (or a nerb…or a voun, if you will) for the curvy little tools we've come to crave. These petite analog devices boost circulation, support collagen production, depuff your body, and soothe tired muscles.
Body gua shas tend to be larger than their facial counterparts and are shaped to comfortably tackle larger areas of muscle rather than just your jawline and cheeks. Body gua shas typically feature more intense angles and ridges—perfect for regular maintenance and post-strain relief alike (that last Pilates class was not messing around). Scroll forth for the best body gua shas, available in a range of shapes, sizes, and materials, to bring relief all over, and thank us later.
Our Top Body Gua Shas
- Best Overall: Sacheu Stainless Steel Non-Porous Body Gua Sha, $38
- Best Wood: Oui The People The Shape Shifter Massage Tool, $25
- Best Stone: Tata Harper Sculpting Body Stone, $70
- Best Grip: The Skinny Confidential Le Spoon Body Sculptor, $89
- Best Textured: Chillhouse Muscle Muse Body Stone Gua Sha, $38
- Best for Knots: Meditherapy Soksal Gua Sha, $40
- Best Set: Esker Body Plane Set, $85
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do body gua shas work?
- How should I choose a body gua sha?
- Meet the experts
- How we test and review products
- Our staff and testers
Best Overall: Sacheu Stainless Steel Non-Porous Body Gua Sha
Why it's worth it: The Sacheu Body Gua Sha is 100% stainless steel—sleek, sturdy, naturally cooling, and non-porous, so you don't need to sweat gunk and bacteria getting trapped. Each edge of this triangle-esque tool serves a unique purpose: a smooth, long side for sweeping over wider areas like calves, arms, and thighs; a precision tip for targeted acupressure; and a ridged edge for digging into tense tissue. The stainless steel construction glides effortlessly, especially if paired with a hydrating body lotion. This is a favorite of Los Angeles-based board-certified dermatologist James Wang, MD, who calls it "excellent for those with skin inflammation and rosacea."
To boost the soothing factor, pop it in the fridge for 30 minutes before use or warm it in a bowl of water for calming relief. The facial version offers many of the same perks, minus the ridges and acupressure point, in the name of a gentler experience on your face.
Material: stainless steel | Who it's for: people who want versatility
Best Wood: Oui The People Shapeshifter Massage Tool
Why it's worth it: Who says a gua sha needs to be jade or metal? Oui The People's Shapeshifter Massage Tool is here to bring you the same gua sha goodness in all of its smooth, wooden glory—especially if you prefer something easier on the muscles than metal. Crafted from lightweight, sturdy beechwood, this pro-kneading, lymphatic-draining tool is designed with soft, rounded edges that make for comfy gliding across your skin (go ahead and pair it with a serum or lotion for extra slip). Its humble build perfectly fits smaller hands, and its thoughtfully roomy interior offers a full 360-degree grip. For arms and legs, work in short, gentle strokes or small circular motions, and on your torso, glide downward toward your lymph nodes for optimal drainage.
Material: beechwood | Who it's for: people who want soft angles, people who want a lightweight pick
Best Stone: Tata Harper Sculpting Body Stone
Why it's worth it: You might already know and love Tata Harper for its standout serums, creams, cleansers, and everything else housed in those elegant green bottles—but the luxury doesn't end there. Meet the brand's Sculpting Body Stone: the 3D equivalent of a primo skin-care formula. Crafted from 100% jade, this gua sha tool has two connected sections—a large, mushroom-shaped top to tackle larger areas of the body and a smaller, knob-like base ideal for precise pressure and grip. The jade is naturally cool to the touch, soothing from the get-go, and the rounded shape lends to relaxing, circular massaging. Sweep it in circles over your neck, butt, hamstrings, chest, and abdomen, then shift into long, upward strokes on your thighs, arms, and lower back.
Material: jade | Who it's for: people who prefer circular massages
Best Grip: The Skinny Confidential Le Spoon Body Sculptor
Why it’s worth it: This gua sha looks like it stepped straight out of a Dalí painting, no? Curvy in all the right places, The Skinny Confidential’s Le Spoon Body Sculptor boasts a grippy silicone center for a comfortable, slip-free hold, making deep-tissue massage and lymphatic drainage a breeze. The tool’s somewhat dramatic edges mean business, so prep your skin generously with oil or lotion to avoid any unwanted friction. Glide it gently but firmly along your legs, downward over your torso, upward on your arms, and down your neck—this pattern is thought to move fluid toward your lymph nodes to promote drainage. Repeat each motion five times, two or three days per week.
Material: aluminum, silicone | Who it’s for: people who like angular tools
Best Textured: Chillhouse Muscle Muse Body Stone Gua Sha
Why it's worth it: Chillhouse? The press-on nail brand? Yes, sweetie, the nail magicians at Chillhouse have delivered a dreamy gua sha tool that's just as satisfying for your muscles as their tips are for your fingers. This ridged-edge white jade massager does all the good stuff—depuffing, lymphatic draining, boosting circulation—and feels amazing sliding across your skin, kind of like a deep tissue massage. It's designed to fit comfortably in your hand and glide perfectly with your favorite body oils, cutting down surface friction while easing muscle tension. And since Chillhouse has a delightful range of body care products, snag a bottle of its Have a Chill Night Body Oil to level up your pre-bed relaxation routine.
Material: jade | Who it's for: people who want a textured gua sha
Best for Knots: Meditherapy Soksal Gua Sha
Why it's worth it: Remember that shark-tooth necklace you proudly brought home from your family vacation to Hawaii way back when? Yeah, that one. Now, apply that image to a gua sha, and you've got the Meditherapy Body Gua Sha. The South Korean skin- and body-care brand whipped up this sawtooth-edged, 100% ceramic, tension-relieving tool to deliver seriously effective gua sha therapy wherever needed. (Heads up—this one's definitely too intense for your face, so keep it strictly below the neck.) The tool's natural heft guides you toward the right amount of massaging pressure, making for more effective acupressure every time. Because of its varied curves and edges, you'll likely need to experiment to find out which side suits each muscle best—but honestly, nailing your own technique is half the fun.
Material: ceramic | Who it's for: people who want a weighted tool, people who want multiple sides
Best Set: Esker Body Plane Set
Why it’s worth it: Set lovers, unite. Esker’s Body Plane Set is a totally giftable (or keepable) gua sha bundle, featuring a wood and colloidal silver body massager and exfoliator, a hydrating body oil that brings the glide, and a handsome, washable cloth to wipe down your skin and the Body Plane after you’re done using it. This thing doesn’t just boost circulation like your standard gua sha—it also physically exfoliates skin, gently removing dead skin and oil, all while stimulating lymphatic drainage. Make sure you use the tool on warm, damp skin (fresh out of the shower is ideal), and pair it with the accompanying coconut oil- and squalane-infused oil, working from your toes up, limb by limb, for all the spa vibes.
Material: wood, colloidal silver | Who it’s for: people who want to exfoliate
Frequently Asked Questions
How do body gua shas work?
Long story short, body gua shas work the same way facial ones do—they just look a little different. Body gua shas tend to be bigger and have more angular or ridged builds that feel great on your arms, legs, and torso but might be too harsh on your face. But the science between the little guys and the big guys is the same.
"Gua sha means to 'scrape away illnesses' and involves using tools such as jade, ox horn, or rose quartz with a lubricated ointment or facial oil to scrape the skin in one direction repeatedly," explains Cecilia Wong, an aesthetician and founder of Cecilia Wong Skincare. "It's often used in Chinese medicine to scrape the skin, commonly on the upper back, to invigorate blood flow, release heat toxins, stimulate lymphatic drainage, activate various acupressure points of the body, and stimulate an immune response bringing beneficial cells to the area," adds Angela Chau Gray, licensed acupuncturist and co-founder of YINA. So whether you use a face gua sha or a body gua sha, the benefits are plentiful, and the relaxation is real.
How should I choose a body gua sha?
Your choice of a body gua sha comes down to preference—as it so often does. Body gua shas are available in a range of materials, sizes, and intensities (a.k.a depth and number of ridges, and severity of angles). Look for tools that are easy to grip, pair well with body oils or moisturizers to make gliding across your body easy, and consider what’s in your price range. Ultimately, the technique is more important than the gua sha itself, so follow the individual product’s directions to get the most out of your new massager.
Meet the experts
- Cecilia Wong, an aesthetician and founder of Cecilia Wong Skincare
- Angela Chau Gray, licensed acupuncturist and co-founder of YINA
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