How To Use Jade Rollers And Benefits.

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It's strangely more challenging to figure out how to use jade rollers than it is to take a cute IG worthy photo of them. If your introduction to jade rollers  comes from a cursory scroll through Instagram, you'd be forgiven for thinking they serve more as focal points for flat lays than anything else.

The jade, marble, and rose quartz skin-care tools aren't a new thing; their origins go way back to centuries. The methods have also undergone a steady evolution for social media.

Dermatologists and aestheticians agree that these tools deliver legitimate skin benefits. The problem is, you need to know how to use jade rollers correctly in order to maximize their benefits. 

If you're looking for more detailed instructions for the face roller tool collecting dust on your bathroom shelf, then consider this your definitive guide.

Below, is a step by step break down.

How to use jade rollers

The magic word to remember here is "lymphatic drainage," a form of massage that pushes fluids to your lymph nodes, which subsequently process and filter them out of your system. When you perform this technique consistently (i.e., via your face roller of choice), it's supposed to deliver depuffing, glow-boosting benefits. Also, it just feels really nice.

According to founder and CEO of Shiffa Beauty, Lamees Hamdan, M.D., there are two key things to keep in mind when learning how to use a face roller. "There is no point in rolling your face expecting drainage if you haven’t started with your neck first," she says. "You need to roll your neck first to clear the lymph passageways before starting on your face." Secondly, she cautions against pressing too hard. Use a light hand; the weight of the roller will do the rest.

Remember, too much pressure can actually irritate your skin and break capillaries. And when you are re-using a roller at home, always sanitize it with alcohol. 

Begin with a clean, moisturized face and add additional layers of product if you wish; the massage will help push them further into your skin. You can also apply a hyaluronic acid serum like Eliza Jones Hydrating Serum, great for all skin types including sensitive skin or Satin Naturel's hyaluronic acid serum or a soothing moisturising gel with healing and repair properties and roll in an upward motion while the products are absorbing.

The Steps

Keeping the above points in mind:

1. First cover your clavicle area, using an up-and-down motion.

2. Next, do a sweeping up-and-down roll on the neck.

3. After this comes the jawline. Here, switch to a back-and-forth roll that starts at the center of your chin and goes toward the ear, repeating this all the way up to your cheekbone. Work from the neck upward, using sweeping strokes that go toward the outer edges of your face.

4. On the forehead, repeat the vertical roll, starting from the middle of you face and moving outward toward your temples.

5. Flip the tool over to use the smaller attachment under your eyes, in a horizontal motion toward your temple. This is easier to do with a double-sided jade roller like above picture.

6. To finish the routine, use the smaller roller once more down your nose, moving it in a horizontal motion.

The roller will feel slightly cooler when stored at room temperature however you can store it in the fridge between uses for better results and breathe out a sigh of relief when it meets your face. This is recommended for those experiencing TMJ or sinus issues.

Repeat the ritual daily for the best results, or at least three times a week. As for time of day, it's entirely up to you. Jade rolling in the morning helps with puffiness, especially under your eyes.

Personally, I reserve my at-home facials for pre-bedtime relaxation. Make sure the roller is kept hygienic and doesn't crack easily.

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