More and more people are choosing to focus on minimally invasive cosmetic treatments for skin health rather than masking their age. It's no surprise, then, that the rise of at-home facials and popular skincare tools such as the jade facial roller are popping up all over social media. So what does it matter? Should you use one?
What is a jade roller?
A jade roller is actually a piece of jade that you roll over your face, made from a round stone that is fixed to your hand. Revered for its ability to calm and balance nerve energy, jade has been used in China for centuries for these healing properties.
2. What are the benefits of a jade roller?
Jade has many benefits because it is naturally cooling on the skin. When rolled on the face, it can help reduce puffiness, bags under the eyes and redness. It can also promote lymphatic flow and relieve muscle tension. Some facial rollers, made with studded ends, offer additional benefits. When rolled over the face, the textured stones stimulate the dermis and increase blood circulation, which helps provide oxygen and nutrients to the skin.
How do I use the Jade Roller?
Massage a small amount of facial oil into the skin and slowly roll the jade stones over the face, starting at the center of the hairline. Move down the side of the face, always rolling from the center toward the ears. Once you have completed one side, start again at the top of your forehead and complete the other side. If you have a particularly puffy area under your eyes, you can take some time to check in on that area a few times, always working from the nose outward.
There are many claims that the Jade Roller is an anti-aging miracle. Unfortunately, there is no panacea for anti-aging, but a jade roller is a great self-care tool to keep on hand! You can use the Jade Roller every morning or evening. Cool jade feels great on a puffy face first thing in the morning, or as a soothing therapy to relieve muscle tension in the forehead and around the eyes after a long day. Give it a try and see how you like it!
