Are jade rollers the ultimate skincare tool or just a fad?

They’re a staple on Instagram, but are jade rollers the be-all and end all of skincare tools...or will you be mad you wasted your money? US-based dermatologist Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, MD, and Chinese medicine dermatologist Sandra Lanshin Chiu answer your burning questions about them.

Do jade rollers actually work? 

That depends on your goal. While they’re not a magical cure-all for your breakouts and wrinkles, they can reduce puffiness temporarily by increasing lymphatic drainage, according to Dr Levin.

Chiu believes they improve product penetration, though Dr Levin says there’s really no science to back that up. Bottom line: If you like the way they feel and how they smooth out your products, you might want to give them a try.

How often should you use one? 

Chiu suggests using your jade roller on a daily basis as part of your regular skincare routine.

Should you keep your face roller in the fridge? 

Chiu explains that in Chinese medicine, cooler temps are not used. “Although a cold roller can feel nice, cold contracts circulation, and the actual purpose of rolling is to increase circulation,” Chiu says, adding, “I encourage everyone to focus on good rolling technique, rather than on the gratifying feel of a cold tool.”

Here’s how you ‘roll’ girl, do not forget to try these! 

It’s kinda like foam-rolling your face, although it definitely isn’t as painful as working through tight muscles on your body. In fact, if it hurts, you’re definitely doing it wrong. After prepping your skin with moisturiser, follow Chiu’s steps for the most effective face rolling.

1. Neck

Place the roller at the top of your neck and roll downward along the back and sides. Then, move to the front and roll from the jawline down to the collarbone. This helps open the channels of circulation. 

2. Cheeks

Place the roller in the middle of your face and stroke it outward toward the sides. 

3. Forehead

Roll from your hairline down to your eyebrow. Then, place the roller between your brows and pull it horizontally toward your temple; repeat on the other side. 

4. Eyes

Gently roll horizontally from the outer corner of your eye toward the inner corner; repeat on the other eye.

Girl, do not forget to try these!

Jade Roller The de-puffing jade facial roller, Mount Lai, ₹4,000, sephora.in

 

Pink Quartz Roller Rose quartz facial roller, Dromen & Co, ₹2,799, tirabeauty.com

All images: Getty Images and The brands

This article originally appeared in Cosmo India's September-October 2024 issue.

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