Face rollers are massage tools that are used to gently massage the face and stimulate the lymphatic system to decrease puffiness, ease tension, and improve blood flow. They are typically made from stones like jade or rose quartz, but can also be made from stainless steel or other materials. Some of the benefits of using a face roller include:
- Improving lymphatic flow and drainage
- Improving blood flow
- Reducing puffiness
- Reducing inflammation
- Cools and soothes skin
- Provides relaxation
- Reduces stress
- Distributes skincare ingredients more evenly
To use a face roller, apply a facial oil, serum, or moisturizer that’s slippery enough to avoid pulling or tugging your skin, and then roll the tool across your skin in an outward direction from the center of your face. You can use your face roller every day for about 5 minutes to give an immediate boost to your appearance, but the results aren’t long-lasting. While face rollers alone will not sculpt your facial features like some cosmetic treatments do, they are a great at-home tool if you frequently experience puffiness and inflammation, or you have a big event you need to prepare your skin for.