How often should you do a jade roller?
There is no limit to how often you can use a jade roller-in fact, acupuncturist Maudie recommends making it a regular step in your beauty regimen: "There is no limit to how often you can use a jade roller every day. The key is to purposefully and slowly introduce the ritual into your daily routine."
Dr. Katherine advocates using the Jade Roller "at least 1 to 2 times a week" to observe results.
What are the benefits of using a jade roller?
1. improves circulation
A 2018 study (opens in a new tab) looked at the short- and long-term effects of using a facial massage roller and found that blood flow to the skin increased after just 5 minutes of use. According to Dr. Katherine, "This facilitates skin healing and prevents signs of aging."
So, when you're relaxing at night before bed and have a spare 5, pull out your jade roller and indulge.
2. Helps reduce puffiness
A puffy face is just one of the effects of alcohol on the skin, so if you've had too much to drink the night before and don't look as refreshed as usual, a jade roller will definitely help.
Dr. Katherine explains that using a jade roller can effectively "reduce puffiness and inflammation of the skin." So perfect your technique and use it daily for a more contoured look.
3. Deep relaxation
The benefits of using a jade roller regularly are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also a great way to de-stress and relax. "Using a jade roller can be deeply relaxing and meditative," says acupuncturist Maudie.
Check out How to Cope with Stress (opens in a new tab) online and you're sure to see massage in the list. It's a great habit to incorporate into your daily self-care routine and really helps relieve tension.
4. Help with lymphatic drainage
"As we age, lymphatic drainage slows down," says Dr. Katherine. "This can lead to puffiness, especially in the area under the eyes." Using a jade roller on this area (albeit gently!) will help get lymphatic fluid through your system and reduce under-eye puffiness.
The fluid in your body's lymphatic system helps to remove waste and toxins from your body, but as Dr. Katherine suggests, certain health conditions, environmental factors and age can cause it to build up in different areas. Encouraging the lymphatic system to work effectively will not only make you feel better, but look better too.
5. Contour your face
Did you know that there may actually be a link between facial massage and skin tightening? According to a 2017 study (opens in a new tab), researchers found that massaging the skin for at least one minute, twice a day, increased protein levels within the skin after just ten days.
Collagen peptides are one of those proteins that, like the best vitamins for the skin, these proteins are the building blocks of the skin, strengthening it like a scaffold. As we age, our natural supply of collagen decreases, but learn how to use a jade roller and you will find your skin improves with a more defined jaw and cheekbones. Maudie, an acupuncturist in London, agrees, "There are many benefits to using a jade roller, including helping to contour the face."
How long does it take for the Jade Roller to work?
You will immediately feel the relaxing effects of using a jade roller. "The facial muscles are massaged and the increased blood flow to those muscles helps reduce facial tension and helps relieve headaches and stress," explains Dr. Katherine.
But to really see the benefits, consistency is key. "Benefits such as wound healing and long-term lymphatic drainage can take several weeks to improve.
With regular practice, you should start to see changes in about 2 weeks," according to acupuncturist Maudie." So make a commitment to your jade roller routine, and a little patience will definitely pay off.
