Jade rollers are tools used for facial massage. They usually have a larger stone on one end for your cheeks, chin and forehead, and a smaller stone on the other end for your eyes and around your mouth.
Why jade? The practice of jade rolling originated in 7th century China, in part because jade was believed to promote balance, peace and healing. While jade is the traditional stone choice for facial rollers, you can also find rollers with quartz, rose quartz, amethyst and other types of stones.
But the real benefit of using a jade roller is less about the properties of the stone and more about the physical effects of facial massage. You can enjoy the many benefits of a facial massage with a jade roller.
Top 3 benefits of jade rollers and facial massage
1. Tightens and tones
Proponents of facial massage say it can help tighten and tone the skin by increasing the natural elasticity of the skin. Increasing the skin's elasticity also helps improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
2. Brighten
Another benefit of facial massage is that it helps promote circulation, blood flow and lymphatic drainage under the skin. Better circulation and drainage means brighter, younger looking skin!
3. Reduce inflammation
Gems like jade are cool to the touch, and this cooling effect works wonders for reducing inflammation under the eyes. Regular use of jade rollers can help fight dark circles and general puffiness.
How to use a jade roller
Step 1 - Clavicle
Starting at the collarbone along the midline of the body, roll down and then out. Then repeat, rolling upward from the collarbone instead of downward.
Step 2 - Neck and Jawline
Roll from under the chin toward the clavicle and outward to the sides of the neck. Then, starting from the center of the chin, roll upward to the lips and cheeks, moving outward.
Step 3 - Nose, lips and chin
Roll from your nose toward your ears on either side. Continue rolling your upper lip, lower lip and chin while rolling outward from the center line of your face.
Step 4 - Forehead
Roll from the center of your face along your forehead toward your temples.
Step 5 - Eyes
Use the small end of the roller to gently massage from the corner of the eye towards the ear, both above and below the eye. Here's where it all comes in!
