Gua sha and jade rollers aren’t just trends, they’re rituals. They sculpt, drain puffiness, boost glow, and help you feel like yourself again. But there’s one thing that makes or breaks the ritual: the oil you use.
If you’re using whatever’s lying around, you’re missing half the magic. The right oil helps tools glide smoothly, nourishes your skin deeply, and gives your nervous system the reset it craves. Let’s talk about the best facial oils to use with your massage tools and why HotChi is the only brand blending skincare and emotional care in one bottle.
Why Facial Oils Matter for Gua Sha & Jade Rolling
Without facial oil, your gua sha tool drags and pulls. With the wrong oil, you risk clogging pores or irritating your skin. But the right oil?
- ✔️ Glides effortlessly, preventing tugging
- ✔️ Boosts lymphatic drainage and glow
- ✔️ Deeply nourishes and strengthens the skin barrier
- ✔️ Supports relaxation with calming scent rituals
Top Facial Oils to Pair With Gua Sha
Shake It Up Facial Oil
£30 from HotChi
Brightens dull skin, clears congestion, and leaves your face visibly lifted after massage.
Run The Show Facial Oil
£30 from HotChi
Supports firming and de-puffing with lightweight oils and mood-resetting aromatics.
How to Use Facial Oils with Gua Sha or Jade Rollers
For the best results, create a ritual, not just a routine:
- Cleanse your skin and pat dry.
- Apply 2–3 drops of facial oil to palms and warm it up.
- Breathe it in. Deep inhale through your nose, slow exhale through your mouth. Repeat 3x.
- Gently press oil into your face and neck.
- Use your gua sha or roller in upward, outward strokes. Focus on jawline, cheekbones, under eyes, and neck.
- Finish with a final breath and let the oil absorb.
Shake It Up: For Glow, Detox & Reset
This facial oil is ideal when your face feels puffy, dull, or drained. With grapefruit and tea tree oils, it energises the skin and resets your mood. Gua sha + this oil = glow unlocked.
- ✔️ Clears congestion and supports lymphatic flow
- ✔️ Boosts radiance and reduces inflammation
- ✔️ Energising aromatherapy for an instant mental lift
Run The Show: For Sculpting & Balance
Designed for everyday use, Run The Show blends jojoba and sunflower seed oils to keep skin smooth and sculpt-ready—without clogging. Add gua sha for an ultra-calming self-sculpting moment.
- ✔️ Lightweight and ideal for oily or combo skin
- ✔️ Soothes skin while prepping it for massage
- ✔️ Balancing scent blend to steady your mood
Why HotChi Oils Are Different
Most brands only talk about the skin. We address the why behind your skin issues—stress, overwhelm, burnout—and build facial oils that calm your nervous system while healing your face.
Each HotChi blend is powered by our signature scent therapy—created to help you breathe deeply, let go of tension, and turn skincare into true self-care.
- ✔️ Created for facial massage rituals
- ✔️ 100% vegan, lightweight, and non-comedogenic
- ✔️ Supports both skin and mood health
This isn’t just skincare. It’s your daily reset in a bottle.
