4 Ways To Incorporate Crystals Into Your Skin Care Routine

It's important to honor the spiritual importance of these stones and learn more about them as you go (here's a beginner’s guide if you're interested). But for now, we'll touch on why you may want to incorporate crystals into your skin care regimen and how to add these beautiful stones to your daily routine. Let's dive in. 

Askinosie has been studying crystals and energy for over 20 years, and she has found that these gems (combined with mindfulness) can be especially powerful during certain moments in your self-care routine. "It's amazing to see what happens to your face when you use a [gemstone] with the intention of releasing emotions," Askinosie says. 

If this idea of using these stones to add a level of intention to your skin care routine interests you, here are a few different ways to go about it: 

From there, you can start your gua sha routine (here's a tutorial, if you're unfamiliar). Rather than contouring your face mindlessly while watching a show or scrolling on your phone, you can dedicate this moment at the end of the day to release any emotions that aren't serving you.

You may be surprised to learn that there are products on the market that contain crushed-up stones in the formula itself. These can be a great middle ground for skin care and spirituality, but still, you need to be mindful of what you're buying. Meaning: Just because a brand includes gemstones in its formula doesn't mean you should ignore the other listed ingredients. You'll want to find products that have a clean, effective formula to ensure you're tending to the health of your skin first. Admittedly, this can be tricky, so we've selected some of our top picks for you: 

KNESKO founder and celebrity esthetician Lejla Cas created these face and eye masks with a variety of gemstones for different purposes (you can find which one is best for you on the KNESKO website). The serums packed into these masks contain clinically studied ingredients like hyaluronic acid, squalene, beta-glucan, and marine collagen. These masks will feel heavy on your skin, forcing you to lie down and take a moment to yourself. Bonus: The masks are all charged with positive Reiki energy. "To us, bridging gemstone therapy with clinical actives and then charging everything with Reiki kind of uplifts positive energetic vibration in our skin care but also within our being," Cas says about the KNESKO mission.

This mask is infused with crushed ruby powder, which is only one of the many unique ingredients. Stem cells from the Alpine Rose plant and Peptide-Ferment work in conjunction with hyaluronic acid and squalane to hydrate and smooth the skin. The ruby powder is an added benefit: "The ruby has a strong association with healing and is renowned for its ability to recharge energy levels, which makes it perfectly suited for skin care, especially in a world where so many of us are feeling fatigued and stressed on a daily basis," Luzern Labs co-founder Ralph Herbert says. 

If you use face masks regularly, you can level up this experience by meditating as the mask soaks into your skin. You can hold crystals in your palms while doing this or place them on your body's energy centers. Either way, this will help you step out of the go, go, go mindset and dedicate some quiet time to focus on yourself.

Finally, you can place crystals around your bathroom or wherever you do your skin care routine to reap their benefits. When you dedicate a few minutes to your personal routine, play it up: Light a candle, place your crystals on the counter, and declare the sacred moment for yourself. 

While crystals might not address physical skin concerns, that doesn't mean they can't have a place in your daily routine. Using stones in skin care can be a great way to make your routine more intentional and encourage mindfulness. Remember to always honor the spiritual significance of these stones and keep them charged to reap the most benefit. And if you're curious: Here are a few more ways to use crystals in your daily routine outside of your self-care routine.