A Natural Face Lift? Jade Roller & Gua Sha Benefits
Have you ever wondered if Jade Rolling or Gua Sha will give you a permanent face lift? Jade rollers and gua-sha tools are high on the list of skin lifting devices for experts and enthusiasts alike. But the question is: what do these facial tools do and do they even work? Let's learn how to use these skin enhancing tools and the amazing benefits they offer, from facial massage to lymphatic drainage.
What is Jade Rolling & Gua Sha?
Jade rollers and gua-sha tools help relieve facial tension, reduce eye puffiness, relax, and improve lymph flow throughout the body. By lymph flow we mean the removal of waste fluids from a tense area through massage and gentle pressure. According to Elle, flat jade stones come from 7th century China. The guasha tool has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years for the above therapeutic benefits as well as cosmetic benefits such as facial contouring.
A jade roller is a modern face lift device that is very accessible and easy to use without much practice. You can start right away. Simply move the natural face lift tool to the area you want to massage and roll the tool over that area. In comparison, Guasha requires more technique, so we have put together the following steps so you can learn which tool will work best for you and how to use it at home.
Prepare your skin for home use of gua sha
Before you begin, prepare the skin by applying a facial oil to the areas that you want to massage, such as the face and neck. Apply a generous amount of oil to your palms and warm the product before pressing it into your skin.
We love using our luxurious Facial Recovery Oil, which is suitable for all skin types. Also known as “liquid gold”, this formula contains clary sage oil, olive oil and sage leaf extract, which improve the complexion and at the same time provide deep moisture. For a soft and radiant complexion, the Camellia Glow Solid Face Oil with pink tourmaline gemstones is another highly moisturizing oil option. Marula oil and hemp seed oil moisturize the skin so that it appears smooth and supple. The Rosehip Triple C + E Firming Oil is another option for facial massage – it also smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by providing essential fatty acids to improve the appearance of the skin structure.
Tutorial: How To Use Your Gua Sha & Jade Roller
You can learn to use these tools from the comfort of your home by getting a self-guided facial massage:
For the jaw line
To relieve any facial tension in the jaw and cheek area, slide your jade roller or guasha tool along the jaw line and over the cheeks. The gua sha tool can look a little more complicated because of its shape, so just use the wider part to slide from the base of the jaw to the top of the cheekbone. Repeat about five times and repeat on the other side. You will likely feel relaxed, so feel free to keep applying pressure as long as you are comfortable.
For the neck
Many people suffer from neck tension due to office jobs or computer overload. Hold the jade roller or guasha tool at an angle by your neck and slowly move up from the bottom of your neck to your jaw. To aid in lymphatic drainage, work the instrument down from your ear to your neck. Repeat this until you feel some relaxation. The purpose of these repetitive movements is to stimulate blood flow and relieve tension in the neck.
For puffy eyes
To reduce puffiness around the eyes, gently slide the tool over the eye area up to the temple until you reach the hairline. As with all of these techniques, repeat these five times or so long until you feel relaxed. You can also ice the gua-sha and jade roller before sliding it over the area to reduce puffiness, puffiness, and inflammation.
For the forehead
Now it's time to move onto your forehead. For the Gua Sha tool, place the narrow end of the stone between the browbone and eyebrow and stroke from the eyebrows to the hairline. Repeat the same with the jade roller, sliding from the corner of your eye to your temple to release the tension in your forehead. You can also hold the tools at points of tension before sweeping up to the hairline.
For the nose
Slide the tool across the bridge of your nose and then down toward your cheek. Repeat this five or more times until the tension is released. For more instructions on all of these techniques, you can also check out our Lead Skin Care Trainer Natalie Pergar Demonstrate a tutorial on how to roll Gua Sha and Jade on your face. .
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Have you tried these facial techniques and reaped the benefits? Let us know in the comments below or on social media!