Before I found tallow, I tried everything to fix my skin: expensive moisturizers, trendy serums, miracle prescriptions. Nothing worked. My face was constantly inflamed; my skin was dry, unbalanced. I was in a rut—throwing money at a problem the industry didn’t want me to solve.
Then I found tallow.
My skin calmed down; the dryness disappeared, and I felt nourished. Tallow wasn’t coating and suffocating my skin. It was providing exactly what my body craved, and for me this was a complete paradigm shift. Instead of lab-based chemical toxins alien to my body, tallow is animal-based. It mimics natural oils in human skin.
The inflammation subsided and my natural glow returned. Then I discovered a way to further increase the health of my complexion without injections or surgery. I discovered the transforming power of Gua Sha.
And just like that, my Gua Sha routine became my daily ritual, a time for healing and renewal. It stimulated my circulation—revitalizing my lymph and literally reshaping my face. It elevated my skincare routine to a process that is deeply healing, sculpting, and rejuvenating. I got positive online comments, and I realized that I found something special.
What Is Gua Sha and Why Is It Taking Over Natural Skincare?
Gua Sha (pronouced "gwa-shah") is an ancient facial massage technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine. It's performed by gently moving a smooth stone over the skin in specific directions to stimulate blood flow, lymph movement, and energy (known as "qi"). It releases stagnation and promotes healing for.
Gua Sha Benefits:
- Enhances facial contours. Gua Sha defines the jawline, lifts sagging cheeks, and shapes the brow area. It offers a natural facelift effect without needles or scalpels.
- Boosts collagen and elastin. Gentle pressure and movement over skin stimulates circulation, encouraging the production of collagen and elastin—proteins vital for firm, youthful skin.
- Reduces puffiness and under-eye bags. Gua Sha removes excess fluids and toxins that cause swelling. The lymph system is often ignored, but the entire body feels better once lymph is moving.
- Improves skin texture and tone. Increased blood flow brings nutrients and oxygen to the surface, producing a vibrant, smoother complexion.
- Relieves muscle tension and stress. Gua Sha loosens tight muscles in the jaw, temples, and forehead, reducing tension headaches and muscle clenching.
- Alleviates pregnancy-face. Pregnant women typically experience facial puffiness and fluid build-up. Gua Sha helps alleviate this.
Whether you're suffering from dull or sagging skin, puffiness, or you just want life back in your complexion, Gua Sha is the time-tested technique that delivers results.
Why Tallow Is the Best Moisturizer for Gua Sha:
Gua Sha requires a smooth, nourishing lubricant to avoid pulling or irritating the skin. That’s where tallow comes in. Unlike synthetic oils or water-based creams with lab-chemicals, tallow is all-natural, a skincare supplement that deeply moisturizes, protects, and supports your skin barrier.
- Biocompatibility. Tallow’s fatty acid profile closely matches that of human sebum, making it a harmonious substance for skin. It absorbs naturally without clogging pores.
- Nutrient density. Tallow contains a rich array of fat-soluble vitamins—A (retinol), D, E, and K2—all crucial for cellular repair, elasticity, and resilience.
- Healing properties. Thanks to its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial composition, tallow soothes irritation and protects compromised skin.
- Perfect texture for Gua Sha. The luxurious texture of tallow melts into skin, creating the ideal slippery surface for a Gua Sha stone to glide without friction.
Unlike commercial moisturizers (filled with lab chemicals), tallow offers clean, ancestral nourishment. It’s ideal for dry, sensitive, aged, or acne-prone skin. You can use any of my tallow products with Gua Sha.
Why My Amethyst Gua Sha Tools Make All the Difference
Not all Gua Sha tools are created equal. Stone-type matters. Shape matters. Energy matters.
That’s why I created the Arvoti Amethyst Gua Sha Set, built from ethically sourced, 100% amethyst—a rare crystal known for its durability, calming energy, and cooling properties. Other popular Gua Sha tools are made from dyed quartz or cheap composite materials that damage your skin and harbor harmful bacteria. Not mine.
Why is amethyst best for Gua Sha?
- Gently cooling. The cool stone surface helps soothe inflammation, tighten pores, and reduce puffiness without refrigeration.
- Denser and smoother. Smooth stone contours allow for better control and precision, which is important for nurturing delicate facial features.
- Durable and hygienic. Amethyst is less porous than softer stone, making it resistant to moisture buildup and bacteria.
- Energetic benefits. Amethyst is associated with metaphysical healing, spiritual protection and harmony, a perfect recipe for a ritual that aligns naturally with your body.
Each kit includes a smoothly angled Gua Sha stone and matching roller, designed to follow your face’s natural anatomy. The delicate shape hugs the jawline, cheekbones, brow bone, and under-eye area with ease, making every session a deeply therapeutic experience.
Shop the Amethyst Gua Sha set and begin transforming your skincare from routine to ritual.
Building Your At-Home Gua Sha Routine
Getting started with Gua Sha doesn’t require an expensive spa, health club or esthetician. Get real results at home by using these tools consistently. I do it one to two times a day!
My Step-by-step Gua Sha Routine:
- Cleanse. Apply a gentle, non-toxic cleanser to remove impurities and prep the skin.
- Apply tallow. Warm a small amount between the fingers and massage it into face and neck.
- Begin at the neck. Glide stone over skin, using downward strokes to drain the lymphatic system and create space for facial fluid movement.
- Move to the face. Using the amethyst stone at a 15–20 degree angle, sweep in upward and outward motions:
- Jawline. From chin to ear to help sculpt and firm
- Cheeks. From side of nose to temples to reduce puffiness
- Under eyes. Gently from inner corner toward outer eye to smooth bags
- Brow and forehead. Lift and glide from the middle outward and upward to relax wrinkles
- Revisit Neck: Finish by draining from the face down toward the collarbone to flush stagnant fluid.
- Repeat each movement 5–10 times per area. Use light to medium pressure and breathe deeply.
- Finish with my Anti-Aging Serum: Lock in hydration, boost collagen production, and support long-term firmness.
Pro tip: Use your Gua Sha tool 3–5 times per week for best results. Many users notice visible sculpting results within weeks.
The 3-Step Natural Skincare Ritual: Tallow + Gua Sha + Serum
Each element of this ritual is powerful on its own, but results multiply when you use all three together. This system was designed to work synergistically to restore your skin’s balance, clarity, and tone.
Step 1: Tallow Balm – Deeply nourishes, moisturizes, and rebuilds your skin’s natural defenses. Ideal for barrier repair, redness, dryness, and inflammation.
Step 2: Amethyst Gua Sha Kit – Shapes and tones your face, moves lymphatic fluid, and revives tired skin through circulation and detox.
Step 3: Anti-Aging Serum – Seals in moisture, supports collagen, and adds a layer of antioxidant protection.
This simple 3-step holistic skincare ritual is designed to replace the clutter and confusion of chemical-based routines with clarity and results.
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Trust me, my skin feels and looks so much better—now that I'm actually nourishing it!
Why the Modern Skincare Industry Is Failing Us
The beauty industry trains us to think MORE is better: more steps, more products, more active ingredients. But behind their marketing hype are products loaded with hormone disruptors, synthetic fragrances, harsh preservatives, and ingredients that harm your skin barrier.
Common skincare industry pitfalls:
Stripped skin barriers from foaming cleansers and exfoliants
Inflamed, reactive skin from fragrance and irritants
Premature aging from dependency on lab-created creams
Over-complication and overwhelm from too many products
My approach is the opposite.
Return to the wisdom of our ancestors—real ingredients, real rituals, and real results. No empty promises or trendy gimmicks. Just skincare that works in harmony with your body’s natural intelligence.
Start Your Transformation Today
You don’t need another product. You need a system. One that nourishes, sculpts, and heals from the inside out.
Start your journey with:
Tallow Balm: Nutrition from nature, not a lab
Amethyst Gua Sha Set: The sculpting tool that brings your face to life
Anti-Aging Serum: Lock in nutrients and boost your glow
This is the Gubba Homestead Way. Simple. Natural. Powerful. And effective.
