Product Description THE AMETHYST GUA SHA FACIAL LIFTING TOOL Amethyst: The Stone of Tranquility - Calming A breath of calmness in your busy life. A daily ritual, an act of self care. What it is Gua sha has been practiced in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years. Perfected throughout the centuries, this amethyst gua sha tool was built to have a firming, lifting effect on the skin. What it does Besides improving overall health and radiance of the skin, gua sha has a multitude of benefits. Promotes lymphatic drainageReduces puffiness and fluid buildupRelieves facial and jaw tensionAids in circulation to give skin a glowFirms and lifts the face over time About Us Mount Lai tools are designed to work on the lymphatic system, address adhesions in the fascia and melt tension in the facial and jaw muscles, promoting a radiant complexion + combatting fine lines and wrinkles. We believe in wisdom through the ages. Our products are based around Traditional Chinese Medicine practices that have been passed down through generations, inspired by founder Stephanie Zheng's grandmother. Our skincare products are formulated in collaboration with Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, using herbs intentionally selected for their healing and beneficial properties that have been studied extensively throughout history. Behind the Name Our name Mount Lai plays homage to Mount Penglai from Chinese mythology. There are magical fruits that grow on this mountain with healing powers. Not only do they cure injuries and disease but also grant eternal youth. We adopted the name Mount Lai because our mission is to be a source of wellness + healing for you. Why It Works 01 | Why is lymphatic drainage important? The lymphatic system is a part of the immune system that helps the body get rid of toxins and waste. If the lymphatic system is not functioning well, it can result in fluid build up which may result in puffy skin. 02 | The benefits of lymphatic drainage are two-fold. Lymphatic drainage removes toxic and congestive substances from the tissues, which allows greater absorption of nutrients. Besides aiding with lymphatic drainage, gua sha massage stimulates circulation and blood flow. 03 | Why is using a tool better than using your hands? The beauty of Mount Lai tools is that they work on the skin without pulling. As a result, the tool is able to work on the very surface level of the skin to target the lymph system and fascia that you wouldn’t be able to target with your hands. Tools allow you to work more evenly on the entire face and target pressure points more precisely than you would get with just your hands alone. Read more How to Use - Start with a clean face and prep skin with a facial oil or serum. -Keep the tool flat against the face and begin with the forehead. Scrape in an upwards motion from the eyebrows to the hairline. - Move to the cheeks and scrape in an outwards motion starting from the crease of the nose until the ear. - Move to the jawline and use the end of the gua sha tool with the two curves. Start from the chin and scrape until the ear. Gently massage the gua sha tool into the ear to release tension. - For the under-eye area, very gently scrape the gua sha tool from the inner corner of the eye outwards to the temple. Because the area is so sensitive, it is important to only apply light pressure. Read more Our Values SELFCARE AS A RITUAL Mount Lai is here to serve you as a source of wellness and beauty. Guide your whole body into a place of healing through a Mount Lai facial massage that enhances your beauty on the outside and the inside. Get glowing skin and mental rejuvenation when you make Mount Lai part of your everyday ritual. MADE WITH INTENTION Each ingredient has a purpose, and each product we create is natural and effective. We do not compromise on the quality of the stones for our facial tools or the quality of the ingredients in our skincare. NATURAL, CLEAN, & NON-TOXIC We create products that we love to use in our own everyday rituals by using effective ingredients that are found in nature. You’ll find ingredients like green tea extract or goji berries in our skincare. What you will never find us doing is diluting our formulations with fillers or using harmful chemicals because we want to achieve radiant skin through natural, safe methods. SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES We care about what you care about. We have made a stand to be carbon neutral because we care about supporting our Earth. We have made a stand to give back to communities through Charity Water. We have made a stand to support BIPOC people in our hiring practices. Read more A Brand Rooted in History We believe in wisdom through the ages. Our products are based around practices used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, passed down through generations. Gua sha and facial rolling have been healing modalities used for centuries, shared from one family member to another, like our founder + her grandmother. Our skincare products are formulated in collaboration with Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners, using herbs intentionally selected for their healing + beneficial properties that have been studied extensively throughout history. Read more