The Secret to the Gua Sha Glow? The Perfect Oil
As gua sha enjoys a major resurgence in the beauty world, The Hayo’u Method continues to lead the way with expertly formulated oils designed to support this ancient ritual. Alongside its bestselling Beauty Face Oil, the brand has relaunched its Body Oil, the only oil specifically created for body gua sha.
With gua sha firmly back in the spotlight, Hayo’u is redefining how the practice is performed from head to toe. Created by founder and Chinese medicine practitioner Katie Brindle, both the Beauty Face Oil and Body Oil have been designed as the perfect partners for gua sha, ensuring optimal glide while protecting and nourishing the skin.
When Katie first began incorporating gua sha into her clinic, she noticed a gap in the market. There were no oils formulated specifically to support the practice, particularly for the body. She set out to create the perfect companions to the ritual: oils that sit on the surface of the skin, allowing tools to glide effortlessly while maximising results.
“The issue with the majority of oils is that they absorb too quickly,” Katie explains. “With gua sha, you need your oil to sit on the surface so the tool can slip and glide to fully maximise its benefits. As I couldn’t find the correct oils for my face or body, I decided I had to create them.”
Choosing the correct oil is a crucial step in any effective gua sha ritual. Without sufficient slip, the tool can drag or pull on the skin. This “dry scraping” effect can cause micro-tears and may accelerate collagen breakdown, resulting in damage rather than the lifting, sculpting and tension-releasing benefits gua sha is known for.
The Beauty Face Oil, now presented in a beautiful new bottle for 2026, blends nourishing botanicals inspired by traditional Chinese ingredients. Palmarosa oil helps stimulate cell regeneration, while lotus flower, lemongrass and frankincense are traditionally used to soothe inflammation and calm the skin. Camellia Oil, rich in antioxidants including Vitamin E and oleic acid, helps hydrate and smooth fine lines for the coveted “gua sha glow.”
Complementing this, the Body Oil has been expertly formulated to support body gua sha rituals. Designed to help users destress and relax, its hero ingredient is the nourishing sea buckthorn oil. This provides anti-inflammatory benefits, making it ideal for dehydrated or irritated skin while helping to protect and restore the skin barrier.
Used together or individually, these oils transform gua sha into a full-body ritual, creating healthy, radiant skin from head to toe.
With hundreds of five-star reviews and a devoted following, The Hayo’u Method seamlessly fuses ancient Chinese wisdom with modern skincare expertise.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
I am absolutely in love with this oil. Keeps me glowing all day! - Dena M
This body oil has been a real game changer for me and now I can’t get enough of it. My skin is not only hydrated but it’s softer too. - Emma S
I’ve tried so many of the other oils on the market but absolutely nothing compares to the Hayou oil. - Heather
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NOTES TO EDITORS
About Hayo'u Method:
Hayo'u is a Chinese phrase that translates to "Well You". The Hayo'u Method is a programme of self-care techniques based on Chinese medicine that aims to help people heal themselves.
Founded by Katie Brindle the methods involve more than just beauty rituals, they also incorporate mindfulness and deeper learning for all-round wellbeing.
About Katie Brindle:
A Forbes-recognised wellness authority and Amazon No.1 bestselling author, Katie Brindle has spent more than two decades translating the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine for modern life.
As author of Yang Sheng – The Art of Chinese Self Healing, and founder of the Hayo’u Method, the UK’s original, multi award-winning gua sha and wellness tool specialists, she has built a global community united by one goal: to make better health achievable for everyone. Hayo’u’s tools and teachings are grounded in ancient tradition yet designed for the pace of today – offering better beauty, better health, a better body and a better mind.
With more than 2.5 million followers across social media, podcast and newsletter platforms, Katie leads a wellness movement that values clarity over chaos and balance over burnout.