Pink Moon is a new online shop that features clean skincare, beauty, and lifestyle products focused on “wellcare” and diverse, female-founded brands. Pink Moon’s very own facial oil, the Over the Moon Gua Sha Facial Oil Lunar Drops may just be the perfect product that makes integrating daily use of gua sha equally effortless and enjoyable.
Gua sha is an ancient skincare technique used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that involves using a tool (usually made of jade or rose quartz) to press or stroke the skin, which helps to stimulate circulation, and provide other skin benefits like reducing inflammation.
Pink Moon’s Lunar Drops is specifically formulated to be used with a gua sha tool (the one that I use is from Odacité) though it can also be used outside of a gua sha routine: as a regular facial oil, on cuticles, or on the ends of hair.
When thinking about adding gua sha to your skincare routine, the difficulty comes with finding a fitting facial oil that also manages to have a perfect slip yet enough hydration, that allows all the benefits of gua sha techniques across the face and neck.
For me, this facial oil works perfectly with a gua sha tool because it is deeply nourishing and hydrating on skin, yet not overly greasy. It also does not absorb so immediately into the skin. These features allow for effortless gliding of the gua sha tool, while also resulting in smooth and supple skin. 
Especially for dry, sensitive skin like my own, the Lunar Drops allow me to effortlessly integrate gua sha techniques into my skincare routine without my skin feeling irritated or lacking hydration. This gentle facial oil provides a very pleasant, yet muted rose scent, and also leaves my skin feeling silky and providing a bit of glow to it.
This product has a minimal formula created for all skin types in mind. The base features organic, antioxidant-rich, non-comedogenic oils: sunflower and moringa, which help to soothe inflammations and irritations, and to smooth and plump skin. The Lunar Drops are cruelty-free certified by Leaping Bunny, pregnancy-safe, and handcrafted in small batches, made to order by Pink Moon’s founder, Lin.
Pink Moon’s Lunar Drops is a facial oil that’s quite a perfect match to any gua sha tool, allowing a gentle and effective way for anyone to enjoy the many benefits of the ancient skincare technique. $56, 1 fl oz/30 ml.
Pink Moon’s Collaborators for Change Program
As one of Pink Moon’s Collaborators for Change, I have the pleasure of participating in their unique affiliate program. Unlike traditional programs that provide bloggers cash commissions for referrals, 10% of each purchase made through my referral code will be donated to the charity of my choice.
The charity I have chosen is the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF), an organization that works to improve and achieve health equity for Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
I think it is crucial that all individuals are given equal opportunity for quality, respectful healthcare and essential health education, resources, and services. As a professional working in healthcare and as an Asian American woman, it means a lot to me that my friends and family within the Asian American community not be left out of the necessary policies, research studies, and programs that improve healthcare and the lives of many.
Use my unique code: PLEINVANITY when placing an order at Pink Moon and 10% of each purchase through my code will be donated to APIAHF. (Add the code in the promo box and after checkout, hit the DONATE button for it to be processed.)
Thanks in advance for supporting my charity of choice and helping to provide better opportunities for equitable healthcare!
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