The Art of Facial Rolling
The origins of facial rolling date back to 17th century China were jade rollers were treasured by Chinese royalty and used to keep skin radiant and youthful. Jade, a revered stone in Asian culture, is prized for its purity, beauty, and spiritual properties. Confucius taught the eleven virtues represented in jade include: benevolence, justice, propriety, truth, credibility, music, loyalty, heaven, earth, morality, and intelligence. Jade objects originally begun as forms of spiritual connections or value, and in later years, developed into symbols of authority and status.
It’s no surprise that the lavish elites of the Qing Dynasty began constructing beauty tools from this cherished stone. Women believed massaging their face with a jade stone roller not only transferred the energy and metaphysical properties from the stone to user, but also enhanced the appearance of their skin….
Scientific studies centuries later would prove the effectiveness of this ancient Chinese practice.
Facial Rolling is now widely known for assisting in the absorption of skincare products and its ability to stimulate lymphatic drainage, decrease puffiness, wrinkles, and under-eye circles. Lymphatic channels in the facial region that collect and transport toxins to your body’s waste system can become overwhelmed and congested. Massaging your face with a roller helps to reactivate these lymphs and get things moving again, aiding with overall circulation and reducing puffiness, especially around the eyes. Facial rolling brings fresh fluid and invites oxygenated blood to the stimulated area, which is like food for the skin, helping to lessen the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Pairing this stimulating practice with your favorite skincare products enhances the penetration of active ingredients into the skin.
We’ve included an easy illustration along with pro-tips to guide you through your facial massages:
Tips:
Keep your stone roller in the fridge, as using an extra-chilled tool assists in tightening pores and combating inflammation.
Use a chilled stone roller for head-ache relief by gently massaging the roller across your forehead and temples for pain-reducing relaxation.
To guide yourself through your facial massage, imagine the bridge of your nose is the central point and roll away from that in all directions. Imagine you are gently rolling all the toxin build up outward and downwards.
