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Jade rolling is the newest trend to hit the skin care world, but as with many trends, jade rolling isn’t entirely new. In fact, the jade roller is an ancient Chinese remedy that has been used for centuries to retain good spirits.
Herbivore Botanicals Jade Facial Roller $25
So how exactly is it used today? A jade roller features an oblong pure jade stone, which is attached to a handle (it looks like a mini paint roller!) — and it’s meant to be rolled along your face to give it a mini massage. Some variations have a smaller jade stone on the other end, which can be used on hard-to-reach areas of the face like under the eyes to help soothe and de-puff.
If you want to learn more, we’ve listed the additional benefits of jade rolling below.
Reduces puffiness
If you wake up with puffy eyes and cheeks, that’s because there’s a build-up of lymphatic fluids — excess liquid and waste in the lymph nodes. Luckily, jade rollers can help drain the extra fluid around your eyes and cheeks that need to be returned back to the cardiovascular system. Gently massage around the eyes to de-puff and look like you got more sleep than you actually did.
Acts as a daily face massage
Remember how they say it takes more muscles to frown than to smile? Well, whether or not that’s true, it requires muscle movement to do both. And believe it or not, your facial muscles are constantly under a lot of stress. So use the jade roller to massage the muscles and reduce any tension and loosen up your facial muscles.
No more dark under-eyes
Jade rollers are a godsend for anyone with dark under-eyes. While the stone is naturally cool, storing them in the fridge helps keep it extra chilly to aid in reducing the underlying blood vessels under your eyes. Rub the jade roller under each eye a few times, twice a day, for optimal results.
Promotes blood circulation
Increase blood flow by maneuvering the jade roller from the inside of your eye to the outside, pressing down to the ear. Increased blood flow not only produces plump skin, relieves stress, but it also has anti-aging benefits and helps promote better and longer sleep. Who doesn’t want that?
Helps skin care products absorb better
Did you know you can apply your skin care products with the jade roller? Place your daily serum or cream on the small end of your jade roller to help speed up product absorption and increase its effectiveness. It’s also great to use on skin after you’ve completed your skin care routine to prevent the products from evaporating or being rubbed onto your pillow.
xx, The FabFitFun Team
