What is a Jade roller and how to use?
Jade rollers have become increasingly popular. As their popularity continues, we look at what they can do and how you can use them for maximum effect.
What is a jade roller?
Jade rollers originate from 18th century China, where they were used by the elite to defy the aging process. They usually take the shape of a wand type tool with a rollable sphere or cylinder of smooth jade and other precious gemstones on the end. Jade is a cool material which has long been associated with soothing and healing qualities. Used to massage the face, jade rollers are believed to enhance the appearance of your complexion by improving blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.
What are the benefits?
When used correctly, massaging the face with a jade roller can help to increase circulation. As a result, your skin may start to look brighter, less puffy and have increased definition. They also assist with lymphatic drainage, helping to rid the skin of unwanted toxins that accumulate in day-to -day life. They’re not a miracle cure for deep-set wrinkles, and they won’t provide an overnight facelift, but they can help to provide much needed tissue cell stimulation and give your skin more luminosity with minimal cost.
How to use a Jade roller correctly
Always apply a moisturising product or serum before you begin massaging your skin with the roller. This ensures that it is absorbed into the skin sufficiently. It all makes the roller glide over the skin more easily, avoiding any unnecessary pull or tension on sensitive facial skin.
After applying your serum, take the roller and roll it gently from the centre of your face outwards. Aim for about 15-20 strokes on each section of the face. Be guided by the natural contour of your face. Once done, roll down the edges of the face to push any lymphatic fluids down towards your lymph nodes where the toxins will be drained away.
Don’t restrict usage to the face alone, you can also use it on your neck and lower jaw and neckline.
How to get the best results from a Jade roller
As mentioned, moisturising before using the roller is beneficial, however, there are other handy tips that can complement the technique.
· Store the roller in the fridge to make it extra cool and soothing on your skin and leave you feeling even more refreshed and relaxed after use.
· Use a hydrating serum which contains hyaluronic acid. This is recommended by many skin experts.
· Use the jade roller in the morning for maximum impact. This is when your skin is most likely to be puffy and need a boost.
· Lastly, make sure that you ALWAYS wash your jade roller thoroughly in warm soapy water. This prevents harmful bacteria from being spread across your skin.
What is a spiky jade roller?
Some beauty therapists advocate the use of spiky jade rollers on both the face and lower parts of the body. With a textured roll-end, the idea is to provide a more in-depth massage to aide lymphatic drainage, reduce puffiness and minimise the appearance of dark circles. If you feel you have areas of skin that need stronger stimulation, a spiky jade roller could be worth a try.
Results
The results of massaging the face with a jade roller can be immediate, but not long lasting. They usually wear off after a few hours. For this reason, regular everyday use is recommended to get the most out of it. Use the procedure as part of your valuable self-care regime to bring about other well-being benefits such as mindfulness and relaxation too.
