{"id":3211,"date":"2018-08-21T10:37:44","date_gmt":"2018-08-21T15:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/?p=3211"},"modified":"2018-10-01T17:42:22","modified_gmt":"2018-10-01T22:42:22","slug":"facial-roller-skincare-routine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northwestpharmacy.com\/healthperch\/facial-roller-skincare-routine","title":{"rendered":"Should You Add a Facial Roller to Your Skincare Routine?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Puffiness and tired skin is an unfortunate reality for many of us, especially in the morning. But a simple tool, called a facial roller, may be the key to removing toxins and reducing puffiness<\/a>. It almost sounds too good to be true, so we dug into the research to find out if facial rollers are just a trend or if there is evidence they can really benefit your skincare routine. Keep reading to learn more about facial rollers and if they\u2019re a good option for your skin.<\/p>\n

What is a Facial Roller?<\/h3>\n

A facial roller looks like a small paint roller with a solid stone\u2014usually jade, sometimes quartz\u2014at the end. It can have a large stone on one end for the bigger areas of your face (forehead, cheeks, neck) and a smaller stone for under the eyes and around the mouth. Jade<\/a> has been used for centuries as a massage tool and is a symbol of purity, health, and spirituality in Chinese culture. It\u2019s also believed to have healing properties to remove toxins and absorb negative energy<\/a>. While there may not be hard science behind the metaphysical claims, the cool stone combined with a facial massage can potentially help manage several skin issues.<\/p>\n

Similar to jade, the rose quartz crystal<\/a> has cooling stone properties. Choosing a stone can depend on your budget, belief in ancient Chinese traditions, or simply which color looks better on your vanity.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Using a Facial Roller<\/h3>\n

Massaging is known to increase blood circulation<\/a>, which brings oxygen to the skin and can result in a visible glow. If you suffer from inflammation or rosacea,<\/a> bumping up blood circulation may not be the right solution for you because it can increase redness.<\/p>\n

Another main benefit of the facial roller is drainage of the lymph nodes<\/a>\u2014a natural detoxification process that reduces puffiness by removing excess water. A chilled roller (pop it in the freezer for a few minutes in the morning) can further combat swelling, similar to applying ice<\/a> to swelled skin but with the added luxury of the crystal. If you\u2019re in need of some serious lymphatic drainage, it may not have the same results as an expert\u2019s fingertips<\/a>, but daily massaging can offer some short-term effects.<\/p>\n

The relaxing motions of rolling the stone back and forth can also lower stress levels and potentially reduce breakouts<\/a> and other stress-related skin issues.<\/p>\n

Myths Debunked<\/h3>\n