A jade roller and gua sha set are facial massage tools used to improve circulation, reduce puffiness, and relieve tension in the face, neck, and eye area. Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, these tools provide a natural and relaxing way to support skin health.
Benefits
- Reduces facial puffiness: The gentle massaging motion promotes lymphatic drainage, helping to move excess fluids out of facial tissues.
- Boosts circulation: Increased blood flow brightens the complexion, gives skin a healthy glow, and can help with cellular repair.
- Relieves muscle tension: The tools help relax tight facial muscles, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Enhances product absorption: Massaging with a roller or gua sha tool after applying serums or oils can help the products penetrate deeper into the skin.
- Firms and lifts the skin: Consistent, upward-sweeping motions can help tighten pores and give the face a more lifted look.
How to use a jade roller and gua sha
Preparation: Before each use, ensure your face is clean and dry. Apply a facial oil or serum to help the tools glide smoothly without dragging or pulling the skin. For an extra cooling effect, chill your tools in the refrigerator.
Using the jade roller:
- Neck: Using the large roller, move in an upward motion from the base of your neck toward your jawline. Repeat several times.
- Jawline and cheeks: Roll from the center of your chin outward towards your earlobe. Repeat on the cheeks, rolling from the nose outward to the hairline.
- Under-eyes: Use the smaller roller and roll gently from the inner corner of your eye outward toward your temple.
- Forehead: Roll from the center of your forehead toward your temples.
Using the gua sha tool:
- Neck: Starting at the collarbone, use the notched edge of the gua sha to stroke upward toward your jawline.
- Jawline: Place the curved indentation over your jawline and sweep from your chin to your ear.
- Cheeks: Use the long, flat side to sweep from the center of your face outward, following the cheekbone.
- Under-eyes: Gently glide the curved edge under your eye from the inner corner toward the temple.
- Forehead: Stroke from your eyebrows up to your hairline.
How to spot a fake jade roller
- Temperature: Real jade is naturally cool to the touch and will stay cool for a while, while glass and other stones warm up quickly.
- Color and imperfections: Genuine jade has variations in color and natural flaws, such as specks or veins. Fake or imitation jade often has a uniform, solid color.
- Price: If a jade roller is priced under $20, it is likely not real jade.
- Sound: Tapping a real jade stone gently produces a low-pitched, soft clinking sound. Other materials, like glass, will have a higher-pitched sound.
Care and cleaning
- After each use: Wipe the tools clean with a soft, damp cloth to remove any excess oil or product.
- Deeper cleaning: Use a mild soap (like your face cleanser) and warm water. For full sanitization, especially if you share tools, you can wipe them with 70% isopropyl alcohol.
- Drying: Dry the tools completely after washing to prevent rust on the metal parts.
- Storage: Store the tools in a dry, safe place. If you keep them in the fridge, place them in a clean plastic bag to avoid contamination.
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