My Lemons are Green — SELF CARE

There is another skincare tool I can’t stop thinking about: the jade scraper. Also known as a gua sha tool, this little flat pebble of jade is praised near and far for its ability to chisel out cheekbones you didn’t even know existed, de-puff hangover eye bags, and crank up the dial on skin brightness. But what exactly is gua sha and how can a small stone offer so many beauty benefits? We research the work of four skincare experts: Board-certified dermatologist Rachel Nazarian, MD, of Schweiger Dermatology; Chinese medicine and skincare expert David Peters; physician and the founder and CEO of...