Face rollers, derma rollers, jade rollers or Gua Sha – you've probably heard of all of them. But how exactly does the facial massage technique with the stylish gemstone rollers or plates work, what are the material differences, and what should you definitely look out for? Here, I'll answer these questions and give you a brief introduction to facial massage.
Jade Rollers
These have been used in China since the 7th century. So, the trend isn't new at all, even if it has only really caught on here in recent years. In this country, the best-known and most popular face rollers are made of green jade or pink rose quartz, but there are also variations made of amethyst or rock crystal, for example. Different stones are attributed different effects, such as rose quartz having a de-stressing effect. Important: Be careful with offers that are too cheap, because these rollers are often made of glass and not stone. The face rollers, which look like small paint rollers, provide a cool refreshment for your skin.
Tip for next summer: Store in the refrigerator for an even stronger cooling effect! They reduce puffiness and, with proper use, can stimulate the lymphatic system and thus refine facial contours.
Gua Sha Massage Stone
A Gua Sha stone is a palm-sized, heart- or wave-shaped stone made of jade or rose quartz. Originally, Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese form of body massage that is said to eliminate toxins and cleanse the body. The cool, smooth surface of the stones and their handy size make them powerful massage tools for your face. Similar to the jade roller, the Gua Sha stone unfolds its stimulating effect when you gently glide it over your skin, stimulating blood circulation, reducing swelling, and diminishing wrinkles. This creates a beautiful natural flow, and your face appears rosy and fresh with an immediate effect.
Microneedling or Dermaroller
Have you ever heard of microneedling? Our skin typically renews itself approximately every 28 days. The idea behind the latest microneedling trend is to stimulate and renew the skin faster through tiny micro-injuries, revealing new and fresh skin. It is a very simple, safe, effective, cost-effective, and minimally invasive therapeutic technique. Microneedling uses the fine needles of the dermaroller or microneedling roller to activate skin functions such as the skin's own collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production, stimulate blood circulation, and boost natural skin regeneration.
This self-healing process corrects existing skin damage such as dryness, redness, and also improves the absorption of active ingredients, which can lead to better results. For visible effects, several applications are necessary at intervals of three to four weeks. In the next section, you will find the correct procedure to benefit from the positive effects of facial rollers, repair skin cells, and prevent fine lines and wrinkles.
The correct dermaroller application – step by step
When using a microneedling roller, the guidelines are important: from inside to outside and from bottom to top. This is the best way to drain accumulated fluid and enhance contours.
Procedure:
- Before each use, you should disinfect the Needling Dermaroller.
- Then wash thoroughly with hot water.
- Cleaning your hands and face is particularly important, so that they are free of grease and oil, and free of make-up.
- Regular application is 2–3 times a week, preferably in the evening, by rolling 8–10 times horizontally, vertically, and diagonally over the skin areas with light pressure.
- Afterward, apply a moisturizing and regenerating hyaluronic serum.
With Gua Sha plates, you essentially make the same movements, except that you glide the plates over the skin areas instead of rolling. You should always use the part of the plate that best conforms to the respective facial area, such as the long, straight side on the cheeks or the converging side on the cheekbones. Here, you have to experiment a bit to find out which side best suits which facial area. Furthermore, it's not about pressure here, but rather about gentle, even work. Then, this small facial massage can truly feel like a wellness vacation at home, and the skincare products will be absorbed much better into the skin.
Effect of facial rollers
Do you also wish for radiant, beautiful, and healthy skin from within? Daily massage with a facial roller or jade roller is incredibly relaxing and gives you a wonderful glow effect in just a few minutes. Even with a daily facial massage of five to ten minutes, you are doing your skin good in the long term. This gentle massage stimulates lymphatic flow in your lymphatic vessels. In addition, blood circulation is boosted, toxins are better removed, and collagen production is stimulated.
Hyalove Needling Dermaroller
Do you spend a lot of time on lotions, creams, serums, and tinctures for youthful, firm, and healthy skin? With this beauty treatment, you can save on a lot of products. This allows the active ingredients to be absorbed even better by the skin and work even deeper. This achieves significantly better and faster results in terms of anti-aging, wrinkle fighting, and impure skin on the face. The Needling Dermaroller achieves the following results on the face and décolleté:
- boosts skin regeneration
- reduces wrinkles and acne scars
- reduces stretch marks
- refines pores
- renews cells
- reduces skin discolorations and pigmentation disorders
- creates natural lip volume
I recommend using both Hyalove products – the Hyalove Hyaluronic Serum and the Hyalove Dermaroller – to achieve the best possible results. Your skin will change in just a few weeks and appear smoother, firmer, and clearer. You actively reduce wrinkles, impurities, and redness, and supply your skin with truly valuable active ingredients that support your natural skin health and beauty. Both products are also available in the Needling Set with an additional discount of €10.
Hyalove Hyaluron Serum 30ml
Face rollers and needling rollers are also excellent for working skincare products like our HYALOVE Hyaluronic Serum into the skin. The treatment improves blood circulation in the skin, and with the help of a needling roller, the active ingredients can be absorbed even better, thus binding moisture in the skin and allowing for an even better effect. For proper treatment, use the face or needling roller on the face as described above, apply the products as usual, and then work them in with the roller.
Free yourself from dry skin patches and irritated skin with Dr. Massing's hyaluronic acid serum, because unlike conventional hyaluronic products, Hyalove was developed with an improved formula. Instead of one or two hyaluronic acids, Hyalove works with 6 different short-, medium-, and long-chain acids. This allows the components to penetrate even the deepest layers of your skin, achieving better moisturization and more elasticity. The daily application 1-2 times a day begins with the pipette, with which you apply 2–3 drops of the serum with your hands to your face and, if necessary, to your eye, forehead, and mouth areas. Your décolleté will also appreciate an extra boost of moisture. After absorption, you can apply your day cream or make-up.
The dermaroller application combined with hyaluronic serums makes the skin look even fresher and at the same time provides it with the necessary moisture in conjunction with a relaxing facial massage.
Do something good for your face and treat your skin to some wellness with the beauty treatment from Massing Cosmetics!