Skin care is essential to achieve that healthy and young-looking glow. There are two common types of skin care routines:
- modern day regimen with the latest new developments of beauty products created by cosmetic companies.
- or ancient beauty secrets with traditional roots developed or discovered by our ancestors.
In the recent years, more and more traditional practices are being incorporated into the modern beauty regimen and one of the latest discovery and addition is the use of Jade Rollers.
How Does It Work?
Jade facial rollers can be traced to seventh century China. In the Chinese culture, is a symbol of beauty, elegance and purity which also is believed to drive away negative energy.
It is an oblong-shaped pure jade stone attached to a handle, resembling a modern-day paint roller. This roller is used to massage the skin. It is believed to have been practiced by royalties and women in high positions, and is now made available to the modern woman.
What are the Benefits of Using Jade Rollers?
Beauty enthusiasts say that the use of jade rollers will cause a noticeable glow in your skin. The facial muscles are under a lot of stress as it stores tension. This can lead to fine lines and wrinkles which we really do not want.
There are many jade roller benefits, like the following:
- It helps your skin absorb more of your skin care products.
- Since jade is naturally cool to the touch, it can also help decrease puffiness
- It promotes lymphatic drainage, meaning, it can help in detoxification.
- If you put the jade roller in the fridge a few minutes before using it, it will help tighten pores.
- It helps reduce inflammation.
- Help release the tension and promotes blood circulation, thus refreshing the skin.
How to use a Jade Roller?
It’s very easy, and you can do it yourself in the comfort of your own home. After your usual skin care routine (cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing, the whole gang), all you have to do is to start rolling.
To experience and fully receive the jade roller benefits use an upward and outward rolling motions when using the jade roller or any facial roller.
The upward and outward rolling motion:
- improves blood circulation by massaging the face
- helps with lymphatic drainage through pushing the waste fluids to your lymphatic nodes
- boost collagen which is essential to the elasticity of the skin.
Keep doing it for around two or three minutes and you will feel the difference.
This ancient beauty secret is a must try. More and more spas are incorporating the use of jade rollers. However, to achieve a healthy complexion, you need a holistic approach, so make sure that you consider your overall wellness too.