Jade Stones and Acu-Rollers

While jade rollers are having their moment in the spotlight right now, they have been a staple in Chinese skincare routines since the 7th century.  Rooted in ancient Chinese medicine, a jade roller is a handheld massaging tool.  The use of the gemstone jade plays a vital role here, thanks to its ability to maintain a cool temperature, despite being exposed to body heat.  In fact, one of the ways to tell if it is jade in the first place, is to place the stone in the palm of your hand... if it warms up, then it is not jade.

A dermal acu-roller can help treat signs of aging (such as fine lines and wrinkles), tighten loose skin, reduce acne scars, and stretch marks, smooth cellulite, and help reduce inflammation.  When used before and after applying topical agents and products, the effectiveness of these products is greatly increased.  Without breaking the skin, Acu-Rolling promotes the natural production of collagen and elastin— which are responsible for skin structure and elasticity.  Acupuncturists have utilized this knowledge in their treatments for centuries.

The most well-known benefits of jade stone rollers include reducing inflammation and puffiness of the skin, reducing the appearance of under eye circles (especially if the roller is cold), stimulating the lymphatic system and blood circulation, brightening complexion, tightening pores, helping reduce the appearance of fine lines, and allowing products to penetrate more deeply.

During treatments, rollers are intentionally kept cold; this helps with circulation, but it also helps your oils or serums to reach a deeper level of your skin, allowing products included in the treatment to really penetrate. The inclusion of this treatment helps with lymph drainage post-op, as well as after a rigorous body contouring treatment.  The rollers are lightly applied to treatment areas before ending sessions.