Quartz (or marble) face tools like jade face rollers and massagers have become very popular in recent years. Not only do they look beautiful on your vanity, but they’re affordable, multi-purpose, and can be used to spread the serums, moisturizers, and oils in your skincare regimen. When used properly and consistently, jade rollers have been known to help people keep their skin plump and hydrated, reduce inflammation, clear toxins from the body, and even help reduce migraine and headaches.

Interested in trying out these gorgeous tools? Here’s what you need to know about the different types of face rollers and how to incorporate them into your everyday skincare routine.

What are face rollers?

Face rollers are beauty tools made out of stone, marble, and quartz that date back to ancient China. These face rollers are commonly used for face massages and are unique in the way they can apply coolness and pressure to different area points. Facialists, estheticians and skincare lovers have used quartz rollers to massage the face and neck to ease inflamed skin, improve circulation, and even help ease dark circles. These rollers are usually double-sides, with a larger and smaller stone on each side.

These facial tools date back to seventh-century China and have recently grown in popularity thanks to the growing number of experts and influencers who’ve recommended them over the years. There are different types of face rollers on the market, including rose quartz, obsidian, jade, and even rollers that come in different shapes and textures.

What are the benefits of face rollers?

Jade rollers have major skincare and body benefits, including:

Stimulating lymphatic drainage: These handy gadgets have become well known for reducing fluid retention and helping remove toxins from the body.

Rejuvenating skin: Face rollers can be refrigerated for a cooling effect. This helps cool and depuff your skin, which is perfect for vacation days, right after workouts, and more.

Distributing skincare products: Face rollers can be used to evenly distribute serums, moisturizers, and other treatments into your skin. You can also apply gentle strokes to your cheeks and forehead while wearing a sheet mask to give its ingredients a boost.

Improves mood and anxiety: Face rollers have become a must-have for self-care lovers due to the fact that they can help with relaxation, reduce headaches and tensions, and help ease anxiety levels.

Encouraging cell regeneration: Strategic massages with rollers can also help reduce fine lines and wrinkles since they help encourage cell turnover. There are also textured face rollers on the market (like Salt by Hendrix’s Jade Textured Roller) that can help target oversized pores, brighten dull skin and help to deeply distribute skincare treatments.

Promotes skin elasticity: Adding massages with rollers to your skincare routine might also lead to firmer skin and tighter pores thanks to improved circulation.

What are the types of face rollers?

Below are some of the common types of face rollers:

Rose quartz: This pink marble face roller is one of the most popular and commonly used types of face rollers. Rose quartz is considered to have a cooling but gentle effect, which makes it great for daily massages and spreading serums or moisturizers.

If you’re a beginner and are interested in experimenting with rose quartz marble tools, we recommend Snow Fox Skincare’s Rose Quartz Roller. This pink roller has two oval sides — the large one is great for massaging your forehead, chin, and cheeks while the smaller side is perfect for massaging your eye area and temples.

Jade: The stunning green quartz in face rollers is often associated with cooling and depuffing. Since Jade is cool to the touch, it can be used to massage treatments onto your skin or as part of a deep facial massage.

INC.credible’s Jade Under Eye Jade Roller is perfect for easing dark circles while traveling or commuting from the gym. The built-in jade roller cools down irritated skin while gently and evenly distributing an antioxidant-rich serum to your eye area.

Amethyst: Amethyst is commonly associated with warding off negativity and toxic energy. When it comes to your skincare, an amethyst face roller can also help remove toxins and ease migraine and headaches. Next time you’re nursing a hangover or bad headache, consider massaging your temples with lavender oil. Then, use a chilled amethyst roller like this one from Kungfu Apothecary to make gentle, upward strokes near your forehead and temples.

What is Gua Sha?

Gua Sha is a traditional East Asian technique of applying pressure and scraping the body and joints with a tool in order to encourage circulation, relieve bloating, and to relieve joint pain. Modern Gua Sha tools in the skincare and beauty industry have taken shape as handheld quartz tools designed to be used on the face and neck. Although there are many different massage techniques, one of the most recommended includes massaging serums or facial oils on the face and neck and using the tool to make upwards strokes from your chin up to your temples in various motions. This can help with rejuvenating puffy, dull skin and can be done in the morning or at night while catching up with your favorite late-night shows.

Gua Sha tools are typically available in all colors and come in many fun shapes that are designed to target specific areas of your jaw, neck, cheekbones, and forehead. If you’re looking for a starter pack, Gracious Om Botanicals has an affordable 3-piece set in a beautiful soft rose quartz color.

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