Empress Stone
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The Empress Stone is our bestselling patented facial gua sha tool designed to lift, sculpt, tone, and de-puff the skin. Perfected for over two years by Wildling founders, an acupuncturist and holistic esthetician with thousands of hours of experience using facial gua sha in the treatment room. The Empress Stone is artisan crafted from sustainably sourced Bian stone, an amalgamate of 40+ minerals known for their healing properties. Each edge of the tool is intentionally designed and tested to yield the best possible results.
Known for its rejuvenating properties, Bian stone formed when a meteor struck a mountain in China 65 million years ago. This stone emits energy known for antioxidant and anti-aging benefits, including a measurable ultrasound pulsation and a far-infrared wave. It also emits negative ions, known to promote relaxation and overall well being.
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We recommend protecting this stone with the Stone Pouch, this natural stone is fragile when dropped on a hard surface.
Medicinal crystals are carefully selected for their healing effects on the skin as well as their positive effects on the emotional body. This practice of "stone medicine" is one of the ancient Taoist healing techniques.
Ingredient List
100% Bian Stone
Please note the Empress Stone is a handcrafted stone and can break if dropped. Handle with care.
How It’s Made
At Wildling, pure and authentic medicinal crystals are carefully selected for their healing properties for the skin as well as their positive effects on the emotional body. This practice of "stone medicine" is an ancient Taoist healing technique.
White “veins” of various sizes may appear on the stone. These veins were formed as a result of the meteor striking the earth and are a sign of the Bian stone’s authenticity.
How to Use
THE EMPRESS FACIAL RITUAL SYSTEM
The Empress Ritual System
Practicing the facial gua sha Empress Ritual will clear, smooth, plump, tighten, and rejuvenate skin while reducing under-eye circles and puffiness.
STEP ONE:
Empress Sweet Fern Hydrasoothe Face Mist
Hydrate
After cleansing, the Empress Sweet Fern Hydrasoothe Face Mist primes skin to absorb face oil. It's an essential step in activating the skin, preparing it for gua sha, and maximizing results. Plant wanters from nutrient-dense sweet fern, damask rose, and Douglas fir stimulate detoxification, promote lymphatic drainage, and hydrate to amplify your gua sha practice.
STEP TWO:
Empress Balm of Gilead Barrier Repair Oil
Activate
This powerful whole plant oil infusion elevates your gua sha ritual by boosting circulation, plumping, and toning the skin. Balm of Gilead and our Resin Nutrient Complex nourish skin and can help stimulate lymphatic flow. Using the Empress Balm of Gilead Barrier Repair Oil in tandem with the Tonic and Stone is what makes our ritual—and results—different from the rest.
STEP THREE:
EMPRESS STONE
Lift & Tone
A multi-action tool custom crafted from Bian stone massages our whole plant actives into the skin while manipulating the tissues of the face more precisely than hands alone.
How to Use
THE EMPRESS FACIAL RITUAL SYSTEM
The Empress Ritual System
Practicing the facial gua sha Empress Ritual will clear, smooth, plump, tighten, and rejuvenate skin while reducing under-eye circles and puffiness.
Hydrate
After cleansing, the Empress Sweet Fern Hydrasoothe Face Mist primes skin to absorb face oil. It's an essential step in activating the skin, preparing it for gua sha, and maximizing results. Plant wanters from nutrient-dense sweet fern, damask rose, and Douglas fir stimulate detoxification, promote lymphatic drainage, and hydrate to amplify your gua sha practice.
Activate
This powerful whole plant oil infusion elevates your gua sha ritual by boosting circulation, plumping, and toning the skin. Balm of Gilead and our Resin Nutrient Complex nourish skin and can help stimulate lymphatic flow. Using the Empress Balm of Gilead Barrier Repair Oil in tandem with the Tonic and Stone is what makes our ritual—and results—different from the rest.
Nourish
Powerful whole plant oil infusion that boosts circulation, promotes activation of lymphatic processes, and helps to contour the skin. Use after the Aura Activator has absorbed for hydration and/or to prepare for gua sha.
Lift & Tone
A multi-action tool custom crafted from Bian stone massages our whole plant actives into the skin while manipulating the tissues of the face more precisely than hands alone.
Delivery Process
GUA SHA METHOD
The facial gua sha method works by releasing tension in the muscles of the face, smoothing out the fascia, and circulating blood and lymph through the tissues.
It also delivers whole plant actives from our products into the deeper layers of the skin for increased absorption and effectiveness. The result is deeply hydrated, plump, toned, and sculpted skin with a radiant glow.
Results
Anticipate both immediate and cumulative results over time. The Empress Ritual can be a quick remedy for puffiness and fine lines, but long-lasting results are best maintained with consistent use, 2 to 3 times a week up to once daily.
Erases fine lines and wrinkles
by releasing muscle tension and activating collagen production.
Plumps skin
by increasing qi in blocked areas of the face.
Brightens the complexion
by stimulating blood flow.
Minimizes pores
by clearing lymphatic congestion.
Clears skin
by detoxifying the lymphatic system and revitalizing flow.
Lifts and sculpts
by working within the muscle fascia to firm and tone.
Results
Anticipate both immediate and cumulative results over time. The Empress Ritual can be a quick remedy for puffiness and fine lines, but long-lasting results are best maintained with consistent use, 2 to 3 times a week up to once daily.
Erases fine lines and wrinkles
by releasing muscle tension and activating collagen production.
Plumps skin
by increasing qi in blocked areas of the face.
Brightens the complexion
by stimulating blood flow.
Minimizes pores
by clearing lymphatic congestion.
Clears skin
by detoxifying the lymphatic system and revitalizing flow.
Lifts and sculpts
by working within the muscle fascia to firm and tone.
FAQs
The Empress Ritual is helpful for clearing breakout prone skin, however you should not gua sha over active breakouts. The skin care products work well for breakout prone skin. To learn more click here.
The strokes should be gentle on the face, especially around the eyes. Think of how gently you would frost a cake — it doesn't take a lot of pressure to get great results. In fact, when moving lymph, it’s important to use light pressure. (Read more about lymph drainage on our blog.)
Clean your stone prior to each use with warm water and a skin-friendly cleanser or soap. We recommend storing it in the Empress Pouch as they are relatively fragile. Even diamonds can break when dropped!
For best results, practice at least 3 times per week. Daily use is encouraged, but not more than once per day.
