As with any skin care tool, excessive build-up on jade rollers can lead to acne and irritation - thanks, but no thanks. Avoid nauseating dirt and clean the roller after each use to prevent moisturizer, body oil and bacteria buildup.
On lazy days, I'll wet a cotton pad with micellar water and wipe the roller, but about once a week, I'll clean it with a mild cleanser and warm water.
Does the jade roller work?
I roll my face and neck in jade every day for a week to see if it really does what it claims to do.
Sculpting
Disclaimer: Jade rolling adds definition to the cheekbones and jawline.
Conclusion: While jade rollers are unlikely (unfortunately) to slim down your face, they do a pretty good job of contouring and sculpting, especially in daily use. After a few days, my rounded cheeks were more defined, but there was no noticeable difference in the contour of my jaw.
Glowing skin
Claim: Skin has a healthy glow after jade rolling.
Conclusion: Jade rolling increases blood flow, which leads to plump, firm and glowing skin. This is definitely something I have noticed from day one. My skin radiates a healthy, rosy glow like I've been running hand-in-hand with a handsome and dangerous king of Wonderland through his enchanting forest instead of waking up late and staring at my phone for an hour.
Reduce puffiness
Disclaimer: Rolling reduces redness and puffiness.
Verdict: Puffiness is not a problem for me, but many people praise jade rolling for eliminating morning puffiness. Improved blood circulation and lymphatic drainage helps to reduce swelling, so it stands to reason that jade rolling is perfect for this purpose.
Try putting your roller in the fridge or freezer overnight for a little extra oomph to get rid of the morning swelling.
Relaxation
Disclaimer: Jade rolling provides a gentle facial massage that relieves tension and relaxes facial muscles.
Conclusion: The wonderful sensation I got from using the roller for the first time rivaled the delightful tingling I got from my favorite ASMR videos. The Jade Roller relieved the tension in my jaw as if I were driving at 245 km/h on the highway, clenching my teeth with anxiety all day long. A few strokes on my cheeks did wonders for relaxing other overworked facial muscles.
Faster product absorption
Disclaimer: The jade roller helps get the product deeper into the skin and helps absorb it faster.
Verdict: I honestly didn't think this would work, but it did. I have a particular serum that takes forever to absorb, but it smells really good, so I've been using it.
After cleansing, I applied my usual amount to my face and rubbed it in for five minutes, and let me tell you - an hour later looking a greasy mess, the serum absorbed very quickly and left me with a subtle, hydrated feeling glow. The jade rolling is also perfect for getting the mask deep into the skin.
Lymphatic drainage
Disclaimer: The jade roller moves stagnant lymphatic fluid and flushes out toxins that have accumulated beneath the facial tissues.
Conclusion: Manual lymphatic drainage is real and backed by science. While it's hard to say if all my jade rolling was successful in getting my lymphatic fluid to work, my face definitely felt less stuffy and more awake than it did before the jade roller.
