THE BEAUTY TOOLKIT

From gua sha to ice globes, we bring you the best-selling tools for your face — both modern and rooted in culture — that can leave brides with a dewy, glowing complexion for their special day.

- By AAKANKSHA JAIN

GUA SHA

Invented in China to ease inflammation, gua sha represents their knowledge of the human body. This soft-edged, handy tool — in jade or ceramic — helps boost blood circulation, release muscle tension and, most importantly, aid lymphatic drainage.

In modern use, gua sha massages in a scraping motion have gained popularity to bring about definition to one's face, and can also be used to reduce acne and facial fat. Deramatologist Dr. Jaishree Sharad says, “Real crystal gua sha feels naturally cool to touch, is lightweight, and shows natural variations, fine lines, marbling, or mineral inclusions. Under light, it displays depth and subtle imperfections, unlike glass or plastic, which feel warmer and lighter, and look uniformly smooth.”

ICE GLOBES