You’ve seen it everywhere, but have you ever wondered whether tools like jade rollers and gua sha actually provide long-lasting facelift effects? These two tools are used by professional beauty experts and even at home Equally popular with beauty trend enthusiasts. But the question is, what do these facial beauty tools do and do they actually work? Keep learning about these skin-enhancing tools, how to use them, and the many benefits they offer, from facial massage and lifting to lymphatic drainage and skin plumping.
What are jade rollers and Guasha tools?
Jade rollers and kasha are tools that date back to 7th century China. They have been used for hundreds of years to relieve facial tension, reduce eye puffiness, and improve lymphatic drainage (i.e., using massage and gentle pressure to remove tense or swollen (moves stagnant waste products from the area and expels them from the body). Nowadays, kasha utensils are commonly made from jade as well as high-quality pure natural stones such as rose quartz. green aventurine In addition to amethyst, we also recommend materials that are cool and smooth on the skin, such as stainless steel or porcelain. The tool gua sha has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years for the aforementioned therapeutic benefits, but more recently, beauty effect It contours, lifts the face, and plumps the lips.
The jade roller is another facelift device that dates back to ancient China. Made from jade as the name suggests (though they can also be made from other stones), these tools are very accessible and easy to use. Simply move the natural face lift tool to the point you want to massage on your face or neck and roll it along the area. It is easier to achieve results by passing the product several times in one area (such as from under the eyes to the temples). In comparison, gua sha requires more techniques, so we’ve planned out the steps below to help you learn which tools are best for you and how to get the most out of them.
Prepare your skin to use gua sha at home
Before you begin, prepare your skin by applying facial oil to the areas you want to massage, such as your face and neck. Warm up a generous amount of oil in your palms and press into your skin. Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil is perfect for facial massage. Smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with essential fatty acids that improve skin texture while providing the necessary ‘glide’. A happy customer, Lari P.reviewed this oil online and said: “Rosehip Firming Oil is one of my favorites. It’s packed with great vitamins that smooth and repair your skin, leaving it glowing and healthy.”
Another luxurious option is a facial recovery oil that is suitable for all skin types. Often referred to as “liquid gold” by happy customers, this formula contains clary sage oil, olive oil, and sage leaf extract to improve skin’s appearance while deeply hydrating. Camellia Glow Solid Face Pink Tourmaline Gem-Infused Oil for Soft and Bright Skin is another moisturizing oil option, with marula oil and hemp seed oil to hydrate skin, leaving it looking smooth and supple.
Tutorial: How to use Gua Sha & Jade Roller
You can learn how to use these tools in the comfort of your own home by doing a self-guided face massage.
for the jawline
To release facial tension along the jaw and cheek area, glide a jade roller or gua sha tool along your jawline and across your cheeks. The Kasha tool may seem a little difficult to use due to its shape, but simply use the wide section and glide it from the base of your jawline to the top of your cheekbones. Repeat about 5 times in the first place, then repeat on the other side of your face. You’re likely to feel relaxed, so it’s okay to keep applying pressure for as long as it’s comfortable. The ultimate goal is to improve blood flow, so if you feel good, keep going.
For neck
Many people experience neck fatigue from working in an office or staring at a mobile device for long periods of time. To relieve this tension, hold your chosen tool diagonally above your neck and slowly pull it up from the bottom of your neck (by your collarbone) toward your jawline.in order to help lymphatic drainage, run the tool from the ear through the neck to the collarbone. Repeat until you feel the tension release. The purpose of these repetitive movements is to stimulate blood flow and relieve neck stiffness.
For puffy eyes
To reduce puffiness around the eyes, gently glide the tool down the under-eye area to the temples until you reach the hairline. As with all of these techniques, repeat 5 to 8 times, or until you feel relaxed. You can further reduce pain by chilling a gua sha and jade roller in the freezer for a few minutes before sliding it over the affected area. Swellingswelling and inflammation.
For forehead
Next, move on to the forehead. For the gua sha tool, place the thin end of the stone between your eyebrow bone and eyebrow and blend from your eyebrow to your hairline. Repeat the same with the jade roller, running it from the corners of your eyes to your temples to relieve tension on your forehead. You can also hold the tool still while applying pressure to areas of tension before cleaning up to the hairline.
For more information on all these techniques, check out our Lead Skin Care Trainer. Natalie Purger Demonstrate facial gua sha and jade rolling tutorial. .
Have you tried any of these facial techniques and found them effective? Let us know in the comments below or on social media. Or, visit your local Eminence Organics Spa partner to book your Gua Sha Facial.
This article was first written in July 2021.
