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Practical, honest guides to face yoga, gua sha, jawline exercises and simple skincare routines, from the team behind the Gluvy app.

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Gua Sha & Facial Massage · 8 min read

Gua Sha for the Jawline: Technique, Routine and Honest Results

How to use gua sha along the jawline: notch technique, stroke direction, a 5-minute routine for puffiness and jaw tension, and what results to expect.

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Gua Sha & Facial Massage · 7 min read

Gua Sha on the Neck: Safe Technique and a 4-Minute Routine

Where to stroke, where not to press, and how much pressure to use when you gua sha your neck, plus a short routine that opens every facial session.

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Gua Sha & Facial Massage · 9 min read

How to Choose a Gua Sha Stone: Shapes, Materials and Edges Explained

Heart, wing, comb or notch? Jade, rose quartz or steel? A practical guide to picking a gua sha tool that fits your face, skin and routine.

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Gua Sha & Facial Massage · 5 min read

Gua Sha Routine: How to Use Gua Sha on Your Face, Step by Step

A 5–10 minute facial gua sha routine: prep, tool angle, pressure, stroke direction for each area, how often to do it, and the mistakes that cause bruising.

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Gua Sha & Facial Massage · 8 min read

Gua Sha Side Effects: Bruising, Redness and Who Should Skip It

Why gua sha can cause redness or bruising, how to avoid it, and who should skip it or ask a doctor first, from blood thinners to recent fillers.

Flat illustration of a jade heart-shaped gua sha stone beside a soft ring and a green leaf sprig on mint, peach and blush shapes
Gua Sha & Facial Massage · 7 min read

Stainless Steel vs Jade vs Rose Quartz Gua Sha: Which Material Fits You?

Steel feels cool and is easy to clean; stone feels traditional. A neutral comparison of gua sha materials by temperature, weight, durability and care.

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Gluvy App & Features · 9 min read

21-Day Face Yoga Challenge

A free 21-day face yoga challenge: a daily 5–10 minute plan, a printable tracker and honest expectations. Or follow a video plan with reminders in Gluvy.

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Gluvy App & Features · 6 min read

5-Minute Face Yoga Routine for Busy Days

Three 5-minute face yoga routines for busy days (morning, desk break and bedtime), six moves each, timed to the second, plus tips to make the habit stick.

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Relaxation, Jaw & Neck Tension · 8 min read

Bedtime Face Yoga: A 7-Minute Wind-Down Routine

A gentle 7-minute bedtime face yoga routine: relaxing massage, jaw and forehead release, and slow breathing to wind down. Safe, simple, no equipment.

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