What seems like the hottest and coolest trend in the cosmetic industry is actually one of the oldest. The use of jade has a long history in China, adorning dressers and playing a role in ancient healing; it symbolizes longevity and elegance. Rose quartz is known as the stone of love and healing (both emotionally and for its believed effect on wrinkles), and its use dates back to Roman and Egyptian times. Yes, it is believed that housewife Cleopatra acquired the anti-aging benefits of rose quartz, so if it's good enough for Cleo ......
But what are the benefits of using a facial roller?
The list of immediate and long-term potential benefits that have people of all ages hooked on facial rollers include
Tightening and toning of facial muscles
Improves product absorption (from your topical skincare regimen)
Promotes lymphatic drainage
Addresses puffiness and wrinkles
Increases blood circulation by stimulating the skin
Sculpting the facial structure
Tightens pores through natural cold stones
Rose quartz has inherent minerals - silicon, magnesium, iron, sodium and oxygen - that the skin can borrow and benefit from topically as it rolls.
Rose quartz stays cool, while jade is adaptogenic and warms on contact with the skin.
Rose quartz is widely known for its wrinkle-reducing properties.
Because jade is a soft stone that wears out with repeated use, rose quartz rollers may be more durable (trust us, we performed a drop test).
Not all tumblers are created equal ...... What to look for
Color variations
Real Rose Quartz comes in a variety of pink shades, each one unique, just like you. Identical tools on the shelf indicate that they are likely mass-produced and/or made of glass or plastic, not the actual stone itself.
Quality
Buy solid stone. Suppliers often cut costs by hollowing out the stone, which can affect not only the quality, but also your results. Cheap facial tumblers that brand themselves as rose quartz, especially when lined up at the checkout counter, are likely to be imitation stones.
Sizing
Don't settle for compact rollers; look for double-ended options with narrow and wide roller finishes. The width of the wider roller mimics the size and movement of an aesthetician's thumb, thus providing the best professional-grade results.
Process
Your facial roller should last a lifetime, it's not a repeat purchase (unless you give it away). Are the stones cool to the touch? What is the material composition? Can the company prove where the stones come from and how they are made for the roller? Ask these questions before you decide to buy.
