Jade, quartz, and all sorts

Tightened and sculpted facial features, smoother jowls, reduced stress, depuffed, tightened, and radiant skin. Could these be the results of facial tools?

They are like a workout for your face, and they come in handy as we search for anything to brighten and tighten our skin. Gua sha, facial rollers, cryo globes and face massagers are ever-popular. Many tools derive from practices seen for centuries, and known techniques in traditional Chinese medicine.

Moments of peaceful ‘me time’, a form of lymphatic drainage, and a kiss goodbye to built-up stress in the face, evidence shows the tools have benefits despite their effectiveness remaining a hot topic.

Gua sha can bring a glowy radiance to the skin, reduce darkness under-eye, and relieve muscle and jaw tension. From East Asia, this healing technique applies a smooth, specifically shaped stone such as jade or quartz to massage the skin in one direction. Gentle pressure and smooth strokes from the tool from the inside to the outside of the face break tiny blood vessels beneath the skin and improve blood flow. The technique moves lymph fluid and filters toxins from the body, and many users speak of lifted facial features and better structure after consistent gua sha use.

Facial rollers are incorporated into the skincare routines of many. Boosting circulation, reducing puffiness, temporarily tightening the skin, and making wrinkles look better are all benefits of the tool, according to evidence and experts. Again, through exercising blood flow and lymph fluid, inflammation and tension within the skin will lessen. Some facial rollers are texturised with bumps or ridges to provide extra stimulation.

Cryo globes might be the skincare and beauty industry’s practical alternative to ice cubes. Through this technique, skin icing, the skin becomes subject to sculpting, lifting, and tightening.
From stainless steel to ice globes, these circular wands cool the skin down for a firmer, brighter complexion. They can be especially helpful for those suffering from psoriasis, eczema, and rosacea.

Face massager or sculpter, seemingly a blend between the gua sha, roller, and cryotherapy. With two round ends on a wand, these tools mimic a professional face massage to firm up and improve the skin’s appearance. In some cases, these tools also help the skin soak up skincare products, for better overall results.

Consult your local esthetician to determine which facial tool might fit best into your current skincare routine, and ensure you have the correct technique before you begin.