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Choosing your beauty tool

They are there to boost the benefits of your beauty routine… and to make you feel good!

Beauty tools are allies that are as fun as they are ingenious, and it would be a shame to deprive yourself of them.

Blackheads, established or premature wrinkles, dull complexion, sagging of the oval, loss of tone: they are capable of acting on numerous beauty concerns – each of them having its own little specialties!

From gua sha to facial cupping to konjac sponges, here's what you need to find your game-changer in the holistic self-massage department.

#1 Gua sha

What are the beauty concerns? Skin aging – dark circles and bags under the eyes – loss of firmness – lack of skin tone – tired glow – wrinkles and fine lines – minor imperfections – cellulite – stress.

How does it work? Inspired by traditional Chinese medicine, gua sha is arguably one of the most well-known self-massage beauty tools. It can help decongest the appearance of the face, soften the relief of wrinkles, or even temporarily lift certain areas, such as the corners of the eyes and the eyebrows. It has three sides: a flat side for smoothing large areas, a rounded side for stimulating the eye contour, and a heart-shaped side for following the jawline or applying acupressure. Since it's made of natural stone, it also condenses all the benefits of lithotherapy.

Blue sodalite gua sha – Odacity

Ideal for: All skin types, especially aging skin.

In lithotherapy, blue sodalite is associated with meditation, harmony, inner peace, understanding and communication.

Green aventurine gua sha – Odacity

Ideal for: All skin types, especially blemish-prone skin.

In lithotherapy, green aventurine is associated with luck, prosperity, abundance, energy and emotional balance.

Gua sha rose quartz – Odacity

Ideal for: All skin types, especially sensitive or irritated skin.

In lithotherapy, rose quartz is associated with self-love, tenderness, compassion, forgiveness and calming.

Watermelon + Hibiscus Complete Serum – Odacité

So that your gua sha glides perfectly on your skin

#2 The exfoliating brush

What are your beauty concerns? Rough skin – dry and flaky skin – cellulite and orange peel skin – dull complexion – devitalized appearance.

How does it work? The exfoliating facial brush is sort of the little sister of the large body brushes dedicated to dry brushing.

The principle: Brush your skin (perfectly dry) after showering to give it a "boost." The circular back-and-forth motions of the natural bristles on your stratum corneum help to remove dead cells, but also support the metabolism of your skin cells. It's like superficial lymphatic drainage, with the added bonus of oxygenating and smoothing benefits, ideal for cellulite.

Exfoliating facial brush – Djusie

Made with noble materials such as olive wood and goat fibers, it provides stimulation that is both gentle and effective.

Exfoliating body brush – Djusie

Exfoliating brushes also exist for the body!

#3 The cleansing sponge

What are the beauty concerns? Thick and uneven skin texture – enlarged pores – clogged pores and blackheads – sensitivity and discomfort – toxin-laden complexion – signs of aging.

How does it work? When we talk about cleansing sponges, we most often think of the konjac sponge. It's a small, 100% plant-based sponge made from konjac fibers. Thanks to its naturally honeycombed texture, it produces a very gentle abrasion. No need for a cleanser: it's self-sufficient! And rest assured: it's so gentle that it's traditionally used in Asia for bathing newborns. It also comes in more sophisticated versions, enhanced with targeted active ingredients based on your skin type (charcoal, red clay, chamomile, etc.).

Original Konjac Sponge – Konjac Sponge Co.

This is the traditional version, the one that will satisfy all skin types, including sensitive or delicate skin.

Konjac sponge + red clay – Konjac Sponge Co.

A remineralizing version, designed to restore radiance to mature skin, tired epidermis and dull complexions.

Peppermint Daily Cleanser – Q+A

And if you want to add a cleanser (optional with a konjac sponge)

#4 The suction cup

What are your beauty concerns? Devitalized skin – lack of radiance and dull complexion – muscle tension – wrinkles and fine lines – soft and sagging tissues – blurred facial contours – not recommended for sensitive, fragile, damaged skin or in cases of circulatory problems.

How does it work? Facial suction cups are used for face cupping. This technique uses a suction system that stretches the skin and skin muscles. It stimulates blood and lymphatic microcirculation, as well as the production of collagen and elastin.

The principle is actually very similar to that of the palpate-roll massage used on the body to tone tissues in cases of cellulite. These small "cups" help to firm the appearance of the skin, soften it, prevent the appearance of expression lines and redefine the contours of the face.

Face suction cups – Djusie

Three diameters in medical silicone to practice facial cupping in a targeted manner on your face, neck and décolleté.

Mahina Revitalizing Elixir – Leahlani

To accompany your facial cupping session

#5 Cryotherapy

What are your beauty concerns? Dull complexion and pale cheekbones – sagging, loose skin – enlarged pores – puffiness and dark circles under the eyes – expression lines and facial tension – outbreaks of red, uncomfortable spots.

How does it work? The principle of cryotherapy is to use the power of cold to stimulate your skin's natural activity. Of course, at-home cryotherapy has little in common with cryotherapy sessions performed in a dermatology office.

Cold is indeed the common denominator, but much less intense... which doesn't stop it from offering interesting effects! The localized application of very low temperatures can boost blood circulation, release tension, soothe discomfort, and stimulate collagen production.

Terahertz-activated Cryo-tech – Odacité

It reaches an extra-cold temperature after just 10 seconds in ice water! It features a dual-head face and eye massager that combines the benefits of an acupressure tool and a gua sha.