Jade roller may be 2017’s most buzzed-about beauty buy, but what most don’t know is that this radiance-boosting, cheekbone-defining, detoxifying gem is nothing new. In fact, what is now a favorite among spa owners, wellness editors, top models and self-proclaimed beauty addicts is actually more than a thousand years old and was once reserved only for the Chinese royalties.
“Jade’s non-invasive rolling action and the healing properties of the stone are rooted in ancient medicinal tradition,” explains Leila Carter, founder of Jade Roller Beauty. “This ancient medicinal practice has been an integral part of total body health since the 7th century. It’s only now that Western spa culture is waking up to the laundry list of its holistic benefits.”
Curious? Here we sat down with Carter to learn more about jade rollers and their benefits.
Dermstore: What is a jade roller and how does it work?
Leila Carter: The jade roller is a beauty tool made of authentic and beautiful jade stone which is rolled across the skin for complexion-perfecting purposes.
Just like working out, jade rolling can offer esthetic and health benefits. Jade rolling feels like a tension-relieving, relaxing facial massage which helps to drain lymphatic fluid that is held stagnant beneath the tissue. This fluid acts as a “bath water” of sorts for the cells, refreshing and replenishing nutrients.
But if the lymph system is not in motion, this fluid can hold onto toxins and tension held in our face by jaw clenching and everyday facial expressions from stressors, causing blockages. Jade rolling gets things moving again, opening these blockages and aligning the system to boost circulation, cell turnover and promote healing, holistically. By allowing the facial tissue to deeply relax, we can move this fluid out and smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
By flushing the toxins out of the body via the lymphatic drainage and releasing the blockages in the tissues, it also allows the flow of lymph and energy (chi) in the meridian system, achieving harmony and balance.
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