Shungite Face Roller

Some of the benefits which may occur. Here’s what the science says about it so far, though there’s much we don’t know yet:

• Improves blood circulation in your face. Using a face roller can stimulate blood flow to your face, which may help make your skin look brighter.
• Decreases puffiness. Rolling may also decrease puffiness (like under-eye bags) by stimulating lymphatic drainage. Some studiesTrusted Source has generally linked this type of massage to decreases in swelling. But more research is needed to make the link between facial rollers and any improvements in puffiness in your face.
• Facial massage can improve your mood. An older 2008 study suggested that facial massage reduces anxiety for some people.
• Facial massage may enhance the look of the skin. A 2017 studyTrusted Source of facial massage showed some anti-aging effects, especially when combined with an anti-aging cream. However, it was not done with facial rollers specifically.
• Cools and soothes your skin. If you store your roller in the refrigerator or use a naturally cold stone like jade, it’ll cool your skin on contact. The benefits of this are still to be determined, but some people may enjoy how it feels.
• Distributes skin care products. Rollers are typically used with an oil or moisturizer to help the tool glide across your skin. This process may deliver the product deeper into your skin, but no research proves this.

Follow these steps when using a facial roller:

1. Apply a facial oil, serum, or moisturizer that’s slippery enough. If you don’t have lubrication, the tool can pull or tug your skin, which may actually contribute to wrinkles.
2. Start at your neck and roll upward. For best results, roll up, not back and forth.
3. Roll from your jawline to your ear on both sides using gentle pressure. You can continue this motion all the way from your jaw to your cheekbone.
4. Roll from your forehead up toward your hairline, only in the upward direction. It’s the same gentle pull you would use to pull your skin taut and wrinkle-free with your hands.
5. Roll flat over your eyebrows horizontally, which may feel relieving if you have a headache.

You can also perform facial massage or facialexercisesTrusted Source, sometimes called “face yoga,” without a roller. You can give yourself an at-home facial without any tools.

How often should you use a facial roller?

Face rollers are safe to use every day. Some studies indicate that you’ll see better results if you use it long-term.

How long do you roll for?

Even if you only have a few minutes, you may still be able to get some of the de-stressing and potentially de-puffing benefits.

A 2018 study showed that using a facial massage roller for just 5 minutes can increase blood flow to your cheeks. Using the roller for 10 minutes should be enough. Always stop if it starts to hurt. As with anything related to your skin, being gentle is key.