Quick Gua Sha Face and Neck Massage: 5-Minute Follow-Along

Best for

A short, mindful skincare break in the morning or evening when you want a routine you can copy step by step without much talking.

What you'll learn

• How to start at the shoulders and neck before moving to the face
• Slow strokes along the jawline and across the cheeks
• Gentle, light work under the eyes and along the brows
• Finishing strokes across the forehead

Key moments

• 0:29 – Shoulders
• 1:11 – Neck
• 1:47 – Jawline
• 2:26 – Cheeks
• 4:16 – Forehead

Not ideal for

Anyone without a gua sha tool or face oil to hand, or anyone wanting a long, slow session, as the whole routine takes about five minutes.

This video is for relaxation and education, not medical advice. Stop if anything feels painful, and check with a professional if you have an injury or health condition.

Video by Tina Engeo on YouTube.

Before you press play

Cleanse your face first and apply a face oil or moisturiser so the stone glides rather than tugs, as the creator suggests. Hold the tool fairly flat, keep the pressure light, especially around the eyes, and skip any area with broken or irritated skin. For a longer hands-only routine, try our relaxing facial massage tutorial.