Incorporating tools as part of the skincare routine is not new although the trend comes and goes. Unlike jade roller, the facial tool used in Chinese traditional medicine made an entrance into the beauty market and it seems like the trend is still going strong.
Does this mean that jade roller is worthy enough to add to your own skincare routine?
Just like the name suggests, a jade roller is a facial massage tool using a circular jade that rolls on the skin, giving a soothing massage that is said to have various benefits such as promoting detoxifying of the skin, enhancing blood circulation, and reducing water retention that’s causing skin puffiness.
Despite the name ‘jade roller’, various crystals and stones are also used such as rose quartz and amethyst that not only provide the said benefits but also add an extra healing benefit according to the type of crystals used from the point of view of Chinese Medicine.
Chinese Medicine’s wisdom aside, quite a number of beauty enthusiasts and dermatologists alike support the use of this facial tool and even recommend it as a staple in your skincare routine.
After all, the tool is widely available and comes in varying price points to suit your budget, with the goal to support and boost the efficiency of the products you’re using for the skin.
And there’s no need to rely on one design of jade roller as there are varied designs that you can use to suit accordingly.
A Spike jade roller can be helpful to undo some blockage of the circulation while a scraper tool like gua sha can really get to every nook and cranny of your face for a thorough lymphatic massage.
Plus, incorporating the rollers is easy; use a few times a week (or whenever you’re feeling lethargic), preferably in the morning routine to purge out the puffiness from the night before and roll over the facial tool in a gentle, upward, and outward motion, covering not just the whole face but also the eye area and the neck for a thorough detoxification effect.
And if you’d like to boost the effect further, store the roller in the fridge for a few hours and use it immediately after the cleansing routine for maximum benefit.
Another tip is if you can use the jade roller to speed up the absorption of certain skincare products, such as oil-based serums that can take some time and leave a greasy feel to the skin.
Simply apply a few drops of the serum (or essence) and use a jade roller immediately to spread out the product and speed up the absorption rate into your skin.
Of course, when using such tools, keep in mind that slow and steady is enough to get the job done – doing too hard and too harsh will not only cause you unnecessary pain and worse, it can rupture tiny vessels right underneath your skin (the face has thousands of tiny capillaries especially at the cheeks) that can cause further problems.
That said, dermatologists caution that jade roller should not be regarded as the ultimate tool for your skin – combining with products that work to address your skin issues as well as a healthy diet will work wonders and prolong the results from using the jade roller in your skincare routine.
