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Are Jade Rollers Legit?Pros weigh in on the legitimacy of this centuries-old device with claimed "healing powers" |
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"Jade rollers, when rubbed on the skin, create a facial massage which improves blood circulation, promotes lymphatic drainage, reduces puffiness and under eye circles and enhances elasticity of the skin," explains Dr. Suzanne Friedler, clinical instructor of dermatology Mt Sinai Hospital Center and founder of Advanced Dermatology. "Jade rollers have also been touted for decreasing wrinkles, tightening pores and enhancing penetration of topical creams and serums."
Whether it actually delivers on all those things varies from person to person, but many well-informed people swear by its efficacy. Jayme Bashian, a medical aesthetician at Simply Posh Aesthetic Spa, is one of those believers.
"I personally use the jade roller on myself every morning to wake up my skin and to get my blood flowing. I love the coldness from the stone on my skin. It helps to decrease puffiness under the eye area, which is key if you have kids or an active lifestyle," she says. "I have a few acne patients who have purchased the jade roller to help with inflammation on the skin and they find that gently rolling it over the acne soothes their breakouts."
The key to a successful treatment is to keep your roller cold and clean, and to massage gently around delicate areas. If it's rubbed too vigorously or not kept sanitized, rollers can create irritation or even potentially aggravate acne and spread infections such as cold sores. You can also use it with your choice oil or cream to help it glide more smoothly and to promote better absorption.
Worst case if you don't see any physical differences? You got a nice, relaxing massage out of it.
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