In an age of focus on skincare, gua sha continues to stand out as a popular practice. This Chinese regimen uses a special tool to firmly scrape different parts of your face in set directions.

Video tutorials on how to appropriately gua sha, which directions to move the stone on your face, etc., can be found across YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. As more people get hip to gua sha, it's important to know all your options and discover how to make gua sha work for you.

Realistically, it's possible to gua sha in the AM, PM, or any time of the day. However, choosing to practice this skincare routine during either the morning or evening comes with certain advantages that are worth understanding.

Doing your gua sha in the morning

On the r/AsianBeauty subreddit, users discussed the merits of facial scrapping in the morning. Some stated that due to gua sha's ability to promote lymphatic drainage, while also toning, lifting, and de-puffing the skin, they prefer this form of skincare in the mornings.

Other people find that doing their gua sha shortly after they wake up helps them start the day feeling well. On the r/SkincareAddiction subreddit, another individual stated morning gua sha allows them de-puff their face before going out.

Doing your gua sha in the evening

While practicing gua sha in the morning benefits many people, others prefer to incorporate it into their evening skincare routine. The r/beauty subreddit divulges this. One user stated that by practicing gua sha at night, they wake up with a face that feels less puffy.

Another person who said they gua sha at night also cited similar benefits. Per their post, a gua sha routine right before bed assists with combating expression lines and makes for a more relaxed face altogether.

Evening gua sha has also been credited as a "relaxing bedtime routine."

How you gua sha is up to you

Whether you choose to gua sha in the morning or evening, your skin can still reap considerable benefits from regular sessions. The stones, tools, and oils for gua sha are quite affordable and easy to purchase via Amazon.