What You Should Know About Face Rollers: The Trendy Skincare Tool's Benefits, Types, & Use
I’m sure by now you’ve seen your favorite celebrity, influencer, or in-the-know friend touting the addition of a face roller to their skincare routine. Commonly made from jade or rose quartz and occasionally crafted from metal, some face rollers have two roller balls at the same end, and others have two different sized oblong stones at either end of the handle. While undoubtedly trendy and beautiful, what are the benefits of face rolling, and how can you work it into your skincare routine?
What Does a Face Roller Do?
No matter the shape or size, face rollers are generally used to massage the skin on your face and neck. This massaging action alone imparts your skin with a myriad of benefits – not to mention relaxes your face and just generally feels great. Using a face roller can improve and stimulate blood circulation, making the skin on your face look brighter and feel firmer. Using a face roller also encourages lymphatic drainage, which can help reduce puffiness under the eyes and around the jawline. The coolness of a face roller can reduce inflammation and tighten pores. Additionally, if a face roller is used with a product such as an oil, serum, or moisturizer, it can distribute the product and help it penetrate deep into the skin.
Which Type of Face Roller is for You?
There are a few main types of face rollers. Here at Select Health Goods, we offer a few different face rolling options. This traditional roller and gua sha scraper set utilizes either jade or rose quartz with two different sized stones on either side of the handle. This option features two metal balls on the same end to hug your jawline and cheekbones. Jade face rollers have been used for centuries in China. Jade is naturally cool to the touch, as is metal – both providing a natural depuffing effect when applied to the face. Rose quartz holds its temperature for longer periods of time and thus can be stored in the fridge to keep cold throughout its use. Some encourage facial rolling twice in one day, with jade in the morning and rose quartz at night because of the inherently different energy and weight these two stones carry. Metal ball face rollers simulate kneading, which, when used along the jawline, can not only encourage tightening of the jawline but also relaxes tense muscles for those who struggle with jaw pain and teeth grinding.
How Should You Use a Face Roller?
When using a face roller, it’s essential to utilize it properly if you want to achieve the tool’s maximum potential:
- You will first want to apply a facial oil, serum, or moisturizer (such as this one with hyaluronic acid) to make sure the face is well lubricated so the tool moves smoothly over the face. If your tool is dry, it can tug at the skin and promote the formation of wrinkles and fine lines.
- Starting with the neck, use the tool to roll upward, applying a comfortable amount of pressure. As with anything applied to the face, move up and out!
- From the jawline, roll towards the ear. Repeat this motion up to the cheekbones.
- Roll from the forehead up to the temples.
- Roll horizontally over the eyebrows (this motion is especially helpful in relieving headaches at any time of day).
Most dermatologists recommend face rolling or facial massage either once or twice a day. As with any routine, we suggest doing what feels comfortable and helpful to you!
A tradition that dates back centuries, face rolling and facial massages have many benefits, in both the physical and emotional realm. Select Health Goods is your convenient and low-cost option to try this trending tool at home – no matter where you are. Check out the products below to get rolling!
Rose Quartz or Jade Face Roller and Massager
Anti-Aging Face Creams - French Snail Collagen and Japan Sakura Essence