If you're passionate about facial massage products, then it's almost impossible to scroll through your social media feeds without seeing a picture of a beautiful jade roller. But according to skin care experts, the benefits of jade rollers go far beyond creating a beautiful picture.
Using a jade roller to massage the face has long been a practice of Chinese medicine. The stone is believed to have healing properties and to be a symbol of strength and immortality. In the past few years, the tool has made its way into beauty stores (and Instagram mentions) around the Western world, thanks in large part to its de-puffing abilities. "In the simplest terms, a jade roller is a facial massage tool," "It's special because it's made of natural jade, has both spiritual and physical benefits, and is known for its purifying and detoxifying properties." Professionals say the benefits of a jade roller include lymphatic drainage and improved circulation. Here's what you need to know.
1. Detoxify and reduce swelling
"Lymphatic drainage" is one of the most popular health terms of 2022 (we call it in our trends!) The Jade Roller is one of the easiest ways to do this at home. Using this tool to massage your face helps reduce fluid buildup and eliminate puffiness. Roll the massager towards your lymph nodes (located on your neck, slightly behind your ears) to help stimulate lymph node movement.
2. Brighten and firm the skin
Jade rollers massage the top layer of the skin and if you leave them in the refrigerator to cool, they can "calm irritation, tighten pores, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and can help your skin absorb topical ingredients more effectively.
3. Relax facial tension
If you're a big teeth-clencher, then giving yourself a DIY jade roller massage can help remove some of the tension left over from this habit. "By applying light pressure to your face and neck, it helps to reduce tension." Use the smaller end of the roller to gently massage along your jawline, and you'll immediately feel any pressure you're putting on the area.
4. remove bags under the eyes
After a night of crying, drinking alcohol or eating salt, if your eyes end up puffy, a simple jade roller routine can help. Massaging the area with the smaller end of the tool can help even out some of the fluid, and if it's fresh out of the fridge, it will do double duty as the cold temperature helps constrict blood vessels, which helps prevent blood flowing fluid into the tissue.
