90 minutes • Stalybridge, Manchester • £69
Gua Sha Facial
This isn’t just a facial. It’s a personalised ritual that activates your parasympathetic nervous system — bringing mind and body into a state of rest and repair so your skin can truly heal.
More than a facial
When we’re stuck in fight-or-flight mode, circulation, repair and regeneration slow down and it shows up in the face as a dull complexion, tension and premature ageing.
The Gua Sha Facial activates your parasympathetic nervous system, shifting your body into rest-and-repair mode. Practised for thousands of years as a traditional Chinese healing technique, Gua Sha has profound benefits for both skin health and overall wellbeing.
At The Skin Wytch, the focus isn’t on trends or aesthetics. It’s on creating the internal conditions your skin needs to genuinely heal, regenerate and glow.
The tools
Sarah uses high-quality Skin Whisperer Gua Sha tools, not the mass-produced variety. Each stone is chosen for its specific therapeutic properties.
For calming and nurturing, supports the body’s shift into a deeply restorative, parasympathetic state
For grounding and emotional balance, helps release held tension from the face and nervous system
Your treatment
Each element is chosen to deepen the restorative experience and support skin repair from every angle.
Using Prologic skincare that actively supports the skin barrier and skin health
Face and neck, with amethyst and obsidian Skin Whisperer tools
To enhance skin repair and regeneration while you remain in a deeply relaxed state
What Gua Sha can help with
✦ Reduce stress and tension held in the face
✦ Improve circulation and bring oxygen to the skin
✦ Clear cellular waste and move stagnant lymph
✦ Reduce puffiness and support detox
✦ Reduce inflammation and promote healing
✦ Boost collagen and elastin production
✦ Promote a more even skin tone
✦ Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
✦ Relax and revitalise the mind and body
✦ Support nervous system regulation and deep rest
In-clinic treatments can’t replace caring for your skin every day with the right products, but they can amplify everything you’re doing at home.
A skin consultation ensures your Gua Sha Facial is tailored to your skin and that your home routine is actively working in harmony with your treatments.
All Gua Sha Facials take place at The Skin Wytch clinic in Stalybridge, Manchester.
Most Gua Sha facials focus on sculpting and aesthetics. The Skin Wytch version focuses on activating the body’s own rest-and-repair state using therapeutic technique and high-quality stone tools. It also includes an LED treatment to further support skin regeneration.
The full version may not be suitable if you have active acne, eczema or rosacea. Suitability and the right treatment approach will be discussed in your skin consultation.
Not at all. Despite the name, the scraping technique is gentle and creates no discomfort or pain. Most clients find it deeply relaxing.
Most clients benefit from regular treatments as part of a broader skin health plan. The ideal frequency will be discussed in your skin consultation based on your skin and goals.
It ensures your facial is tailored to your skin’s needs and that your home skincare routine is supporting your results. Sarah will assess your skin, review your routine and personalise your treatment plan so everything works together from the start.
Ready to book?
Radiate.
Book your Gua Sha Facial, or start with a skin consultation to make sure your treatment is personalised to exactly what your skin needs.