While facial rollers have rapidly gained popularity in the United States over the past few years, jade rollers have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine for health and beauty purposes. "The tool originated in China during the Qing Dynasty and is best known for its use in TCM treatments such as herbal medicine, acupuncture and gua sha," says Dr. Perano. "It was used by the royal elite to promote good health, but also to enhance cosmetic effects and slow the aging process."
Over time, the Jade Roller's function has changed. "The roller's original purpose was also not just to address facial aging. Its purpose is deeply rooted in the principles of Chinese medicine - to help stimulate meridians, qi and blood, which leads to a long and healthy life." "It's a good idea," explains Dr. Peirano.
Most facial rollers are made of jade, a semi-precious stone that is polished and attached to a convenient handle. You can also find them in rose quartz, amethyst and even metal. This beauty tool is designed to allow you to roll over your face, relax any tense muscles, increase blood circulation and massage your skin. It can also be used on your entire body to provide a head-to-toe self-care experience.
What are the benefits of using a jade roller?
1. Helps reduce swelling
One of the greatest benefits of the Jade Facial Roller is its ability to remove your complexion. "Fluid retention is a normal cause of facial puffiness - and can occur for a variety of reasons," says Dr. Engelman. There is no single cause of puffiness, but a few include prolonged lying down, allergies, eating salty foods, menstrual cycles and alcohol consumption.
2. Initiates lymphatic drainage
One of the main benefits of the Jade Roller is that the massaging action promotes lymphatic drainage. "The lymphatic system transports fluids and filters toxins from our bodies," explains Dr. Engelman. "Massaging the face and neck stimulates the lymph nodes to drain fluid from the face - and reduces the appearance of puffiness."
3. Calms irritated skin
The cooling sensation from the jade roller is not only pleasant, but it also helps reduce redness and calms irritated skin. In fact, Dr. Peirano recommends that you "place the roller in the refrigerator before use for extra stimulation.
4. Brightens skin tone
There's a very specific reason why jade rolling can brighten your complexion, and it has to do with the origins of the facial massager. "In Chinese medicine, we call it 'bringing qi and blood to the face to improve circulation,'" Dr. Peirano adds, "which refers to the actual blood, but also to your energy, your life force -- your essence that manifests itself through your face and eyes."
In other words, blood circulation and skin tone are closely related. "As the blood circulates, your skin looks brighter, firmer and healthier," says Dr. Engelman. "The results are temporary, but proper diet and exercise also help prevent water retention."
5. Improves Product Absorption
The Jade roller's ability to boost product absorption is often overlooked, and Monét mentions that "the Jade roller should be used in conjunction with a serum to distribute the product more deeply into the skin." Whether you are dealing with dark circles or fine lines, the Jade Roller ensures that not a single drop of skin care is wasted.
6. Suitable for all skin types
Yes, everyone can - and should - use the Jade Roller. "Virtually anyone can use it, and it's unlikely to cause any negative effects, which makes it a really safe product," says Dr. Perano. So no matter what your skin type, you're sure to benefit from using a jade roller in your skincare routine.
