Jade has a rich and important history in Asian cultures - in objects, pendant jewelry, art and, of course, beauty. However, the tendency to use jade tumblers as a departure from their traditional roots is not only insensitive, but can doom everyone to failure. We see this in cheaper jade rollers that may not even be made of real jade at all, raising more questions about what you're unknowingly putting on your face.
Also, rollers made of porous materials are very porous, which means that without proper care, jade can harbor nasty bacteria that you can then spread all over your face as you please. If you don't clean your jade roller often enough, or if you use overly harsh cleaning products that can also aggravate your skin, this can leave you in a bind.
Jade rollers have the potential to make existing acne deeper, more nodular and inflammatory, or trigger new breakouts altogether.
We all have bacteria on our skin, and usually we get along and live happily ever after," she says. "But if you provide an entry point (like a jade roller), bacteria can get in and you can get folliculitis (inflamed hair follicles) on it.
Despite what skincare experts defend online, there's not enough evidence that jade rollers do anything for your skin, and she's wary of people using them to try to help their facial oils and serums penetrate more deeply into their skin skin. "The basic fact is that if you have the right moisturizer, you don't need to help it - it will penetrate on its own.
While she doesn't recommend the Jade Roller for people with acne-prone skin, does have other suggestions for anyone who wants their moisturizer to penetrate deeper. Sometimes we recommend 'wet packs' for people with eczema, where they apply moisturizer and then cover their face with a wet towel," she says. "It works to add moisture and occlusion (coverage) increases the penetration of the cream by about 30 percent.
For those who use the Jade Roller without any side effects, while it may not do you any harm and you can do as you please, the benefits are still questionable.
But if you've stopped using a jade roller and deduced that there's something wrong with the tool, the first step to getting your skin back to its previous state is to say goodbye to it and simplify your routine without the identified triggers.
But with the rise of online skincare videos, it can be challenging to resist the temptation of a new trend that promises perfect skin. "I would say that when I see someone with acne, 50 to 75 percent of the consultations are spent on dispelling myths - all the non-experts spouting nonsense online," she says, adding that if you do have a skin problem, it's always best to see a doctor to discuss individual treatment options The
