Mount Lai’s LED Gua Sha Device Is the Secret to Radiant, Sculpted Skin
Mount Lai is an Asian female-owned beauty brand creating products with a focus on radiant, sculpted skin. Founded by esthetician Stephanie Zheng, Mount Lai’s mission is to be a source of wellness and healing. “My skincare journey has not been easy and I’ve been dealing with cystic acne, hormonal breakouts, and eczema flares for years,” says Zheng. “My struggles with acne and eczema are what first introduced me to skincare and how I first developed a passion for skincare.”
Mount Lai’s products are vegan and cruelty-free, with non-toxic, natural ingredients. To Zheng, clean beauty is about transparency. “It’s also about the intentionality behind the ingredients used in products, where everything serves a purpose.” The brand is rooted in Traditional Chinese wisdom, inspired by Zheng’s grandmother. “She’s been jade rolling and practicing gua sha for over 50 years and it’s been such an honor to share these practices with others.” Mount Lai offers a variety of products for the ultimate self-care routine: eye masks, gua sha tools, facial rollers, massage tools, facial oils, ear seeds, and more.
“The best skincare advice I’ve ever received has been from my grandmother,” says Zheng. “Drink lots of warm water, wear sunscreen and jade roll/gua sha at least once a day!” Zheng’s current favorite product is the Vitality Qi LED Gua Sha Device. “It’s our most innovative product yet and I love to use it during my evening skincare routine. The heat feels amazing on the skin (heat is such a big part of Traditional Chinese Medicine for helping support circulation and the flow of qi) and the red LED has been amazing at reducing some of the hyperpigmentation from my acne scars.”
Mount Lai was kind enough to send me their new Vitality Qi LED Gua Sha Device, a gua sha tool and facial roller in one. The gua sha side combines red LED therapy, heat therapy, and gua sha therapy to stimulate collagen production and cellular regeneration, help relax muscles, and support lymphatic drainage to firm your skin. The twin white jade sculpting roller is designed to sculpt your face and get rid of tension.
I religiously gua sha my face nightly, but this device elevated my routine to the next level. I started off by cleansing my skin and using a facial oil (you could also use your favorite hydrating serum). Next, I turned on the device and waited a few seconds for the LED side to warm up. This felt so relaxing on my skin and made my usual gua sha routine more enjoyable. Lastly, I sculpted the contours of my face using the twin facial roller. After using the device on the left side of my face for 10 minutes, I could noticeably see and feel a difference. My left side is usually slightly more puffy so I was impressed to see that it looked significantly more lifted and defined than my right side. I also felt less tension in the areas where I used it.
After using the Vitality Qi LED Gua Sha Device consistently for a week, I have noticed that my face feels more firm. I genuinely love both components of this device and appreciate that it is compact so you can easily travel with it without needing to bring multiple facial tools. It also comes with a protective felt pouch, a USB charger cord, and a helpful guidebook that walks you through a routine. The Vitality Qi LED Gua Sha Device would make the perfect self-care gift for yourself or a friend. Warning: it will become your new obsession!
Article by Taylor Houston, Assistant Fashion & Beauty Editor, PhotoBook Magazine
Photos by Mia Fyson, Graphic Design Intern, PhotoBook Magazine
*All photos courtesy of Mount Lai
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