Video Tutorial: Gua Sha for Sinus Relief

Sinus congestion and pressure can leave your face feeling tight, uncomfortable, and drained. While gua sha is traditionally celebrated for its skincare benefits, sculpting, lifting, and enhancing circulation, it can also provide a soothing facial massage to ease sinus discomfort.

 

How Gua Sha Supports Sinus Relief

Gua sha works by stimulating circulation and encouraging lymphatic drainage in the face. Gentle massage around the sinus areas can:

• Reduce facial puffiness caused by fluid retention
• Promote a sense of relief around congested sinuses
• Encourage relaxation of tense facial muscles

Gua sha is a natural, non-invasive tool that supports both wellbeing and skin health.

 

Step-by-Step Gua Sha Technique & Video Tutorial for Sinus Relief

If you struggle with blocked sinuses, facial pressure or seasonal congestion, gua sha can be an incredibly soothing addition to your routine.

Using a stainless steel gua sha like the Lucy Bee Stainless Steel Gua Sha, which stays naturally cool to the touch, provides an additional calming, de-puffing benefit, and is ideal for the sinus area.

Prefer to follow along visually? Watch our sinus-relief gua sha demonstration below for a guided routine.

Below, you’ll also find a detailed step-by-step breakdown so you can revisit the technique anytime.

 

Prepare Your Skin

Cleanse the face and apply a few drops of Lucy Bee Anti-Ageing Facial Oil to allow smooth gliding and prevent friction.

 

Begin with the neck to open drainage pathways

This step is essential, drainage won’t happen efficiently if the neck is congested.

• Sweep down the sides of the neck towards the collarbone, using long, gentle strokes.
• Repeat 5-10 times on each side.

This clears the lymphatic “exit route”, preparing your face for effective sinus drainage.

 

Under-Eye De-Puffing Sweep

Using the curved edge:

• Place the tool at the inner corner of the under-eye, just above the nose.
• Glide outward toward the temples.
• Use light pressure as this area is delicate.
• Repeat 5-8 times each side.

This helps reduce swelling often caused by sinus congestion.

 

Cheek and Sinus Massage

This is where you’ll feel noticeable relief.

• Place the gua sha beside the nostril.
• Sweep outward across the cheekbones toward the ear.
• Pause at any areas of pressure and then glide through slowly to soften the congestion.
• Repeat 8-10 times.

This movement encourages movement of fluid away from the sinus cavity.

 

Nose Bridge Release

Using the pointed or small curved edge:

• Start at the bridge of the nose between the brows.
• Gently glide down the sides of the nose towards the nostrils.
• Repeat 5-8 times.

This helps relieve pressure directly within the nasal passages.

 

Brow & Forehead Sweep

Sinus headaches are often connected to tension in the brow and forehead.

• Glide from the centre of the forehead out towards the temples.
• Then sweep upward from the brows into the hairline.
• Repeat each movement 5-10 times.

This step is soothing and helps release sinus-related tightness.

 

Finish with Neck Drainage

Repeat your initial neck strokes to guide all fluid down and out.

 

Tips

Keep all movements gentle and slow; the goal is relief, not intense pressure.

Take deep, calming breaths throughout to support relaxation.

Avoid direct pressure on very sensitive or inflamed areas.

 

Relieve sinus pressure naturally with the Lucy Bee Stainless Steel Gua Sha. Pair with Lucy Bee Anti-Ageing Facial Oil for smooth, nourishing glides that leave skin refreshed, lifted, and radiant.