The Benefits And How To Use A Jade Roller
So what exactly is a jade roller you ask?
What is it used for?
Does it actually work?
Let’s unpack the jade roller…:)
The jade roller dates all the way back to ancient Chinese medicine. It was referred to as “the stone from heaven” and was used by the wealthy and elite.
The jade roller is a hand held device with a large roller at one end of it and a small roller at the opposite end (see photo).
These rollers are used to massage your jaw, cheeks, forehead, and around your eyes.
Let’s dig a little deeper…
As we said above the jade roller dates all the way back to 7th century china. One of the holistic properties of this device is the power of the jade stone. Jade is a gemstone that is believed to remove toxins and the icky negative energy from your skin. Furthermore it is believed to relieve acupressure points and calm tense muscles…yes please!
THREE MAIN BENEFITS OF USING A JADE ROLLER:
HELPS TO REDUCES INFLAMMATION:
In my research on the jade roller it was suggested by many users to keep your jade roller in the freezer when not using. What a huge difference this makes! My lives in the freezer now awaiting to cool my face :)
Because of the jade stone being cooler by being in the freezer it helps to cause vasoconstriction.
Vasoconstriction: The narrowing of the blood vessels resulting from contraction of the muscular wall of the vessels, in particular the large arteries and small arterioles. (Wiki)
Vasoconstriction also helps to reduce inflammation, swelling, and redness.
HELPS TO REDUCES PUFFINESS:
I can attest to this benefit as well. If you don’t get a great night sleep or enough sleep sometimes (life happens :) using your chilled jade roller upon waking up can help reduce the puffiness around your eyes.
This magic occurs because the jade roller is an awesome tool helping lymphatic drainage.
Manual Lymphatic drainage: Is a type of massage based on the hypothesis that it will encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries the waste products away from the tissues and back towards the heart. (Wiki)
The jade roller is essentially giving you a facial massage, this is how it helps with lymphatic drainage. Be sure to follow the directions below for maximum lymphatic drainage benefits, you have to roll the lymph a certain direction to drain.
HELPS TO BRIGHTEN YOUR COMPLEXION:
When you use your jade roller you are helping to move lymph (the waste from your cells) from the cells to be drained and improving the blood circulation to your skin and muscles. By increasing the blood circulation you are enhancing nutrients and oxygenation.
By doing all of this you are enhancing your complexion because your skin and muscles are super healthy and functioning as they are designed to.
HOW TO USE THE JADE ROLLER:
Above are the facial massage lines for maximum lymphatic drainage and best overall benefit from using your jade roller.
I start in the middle of my forehead with the big roller and work my way out rolling each section three to five times and then slightly moving to barely overlap each section. I then work from my forehead down following the arrows pictured above. Three to five rolls for every section of face.
All movements should be put and down, this helps to drain the lymph better.
For the neck, all movements should be down, don’t mind the up arrows on the picture :) All of the other arrows are correct.
Use the large roller on your neck, cheeks, and your forehead. Use the smaller roller around your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Here is the amazon link for the jade roller I purchased and Love :)
I hope you purchase a jade roller and start getting the benefits of this magical wellness tool…you deserve it :)
Here’s to your health…
Cheers!
