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Roll correctly

11.5.2020

Translation: machine translated

Crystal rollers seem self-explanatory. However, with the wrong technique, you can quickly cause more puffiness than you wanted to reduce. The following tips will help you get the most out of your facial care tool.

I wish I had known that I could make mistakes with my jade roller, but I would have done more research before using it for the first time. The gemstone care tools are available in a wide variety of sizes and stone types and rarely come with instructions for use. At the moment, the focus seems to be more on their appearance than on what you can achieve with the right technique.

"Lymphatic fluid accumulates in your facial tissue. This is normally removed by the lymphatic system. Stress, salty food or a night of drinking can disrupt this drainage and cause swelling. The bags under the eyes are suddenly more visible. If you use your face roller correctly, you can reduce this swelling and even detox your face because lymphatic fluids and toxins are removed more quickly," explains dermatologist Dr Liv Kraemer. To do this, it is important that you always work in the direction of lymphatic drainage. In other words, roll outwards from the centre of the face without applying pressure and not simply back and forth or up and down. Otherwise you will have the opposite effect and your eye area will swell even more. If you keep your device in the fridge, the cold will reduce puffiness more quickly, while the massaging movement will improve your circulation.

The small knob at the back is suitable for narrow facial areas.

You can use the roller with or without a skincare product. "In combination with a cream containing hyaluronic acid, the tool glides over your skin better," says the skincare expert. Most models also have two ends. One with a long, narrow end and one with a small, almost spherical stone attachment. You use the former on larger areas such as cheeks, neck and décolleté. The other end is suitable for the area around the eyes, chin and temples. "Very important: After each use, clean the areas that have been in contact with the skin with water or a damp cloth and disinfect thoroughly. Otherwise, the device will turn into a bacteria slinger in no time at all."

Face cleansing devices

CHF31.90

Lovis Jade Roller

By the way: Caution is advised when buying such face tools. The extraction of the jade stone is not always ethically justifiable. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to trace where the raw materials for production come from. I enquired at Lovis. The manufacturer has not yet responded to my enquiry. Should this change, there will of course be an update here.

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Natalie Hemengül

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As a massive Disney fan, I see the world through rose-tinted glasses. I worship series from the 90s and consider mermaids a religion. When I’m not dancing in glitter rain, I’m either hanging out at pyjama parties or sitting at my make-up table. P.S. I love you, bacon, garlic and onions.

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