The origins of the jade beauty roller lie in Chinese history. These beautiful tools were once used by the elite to keep skin beautiful and women ageless. Known as the “Stone of Heaven”, jade was and still is a sought after cool green stone as beautiful as it is useful.
In ancient times, the naturally cool properties of jade were used by Mayans and Egyptians to aid with muscle relief in massage.
THE BENEFITS OF A JADE ROLLER
So why are people rubbing jade on their faces? Jade is a naturally cool stone, and using it to massage your face can actually make a difference.
Jade rollers work in much the same way as massage does, working the tissue of your face gently to relax the muscles and release toxin buildup. The result is skin that’s tighter and brighter, a more even tone, minimising bags under the eyes.
Reducing Puffiness
Your body has what’s known as a lymphatic system. The lymphs in your body are constantly hard at work collecting toxins and moving them to your body’s waste systems.
Sometimes though, the overexposure in modern life to toxins can cause these lymphs to become overwhelmed and hold onto more toxins than they should.
Massaging your face with a jade roller supposedly helps to reactivate these lymphs and get things moving again, aiding with circulation overall and reducing puffiness, especially around the eyes.
It’s so effective at reducing swelling that some people even use them on their swollen ankles!
Improve effectiveness of your products
In addition to improving your circulation and reducing puffiness, jade rollers are a great way to get more out of your skincare products. Applying moisturizers and anti-aging serums to your roller ensures maximum absorption and keeps your fingers from pulling at the gentle skin of your eyes too much as the product gets worked in.