What is a jade roller? 

In China, jade rollers aren’t high-tech at all. Back in the 17th century, during the Qing Dynasty, palace concubines used jade rollers for depuffing and skincare. A jade roller typically consists of two jade stones attached to a handle, one large and one small. The large one is for massaging cheeks and forehead, while the small one is for the delicate skin around the eyes. It’s believed that using a jade roller can help with lymphatic drainage, improve blood circulation, and even have anti-aging effects. 

What are the types? 

There are different kinds of jade rollers, each with its own benefits. For example, Bluish-Titian jade rollers help with swelling and germs. Jadeite rollers keep skin moist, and red agate rollers make blood flow better and help you stay young. Also, rose quartz rollers make you feel good, green aventurine rollers bring luck and calmness, amethyst rollers clean your skin and make you feel balanced, and obsidian rollers keep you grounded and protected.

Empress Dowager Cixi was a big fan of jade rollers. In “The Record of Imperial Fragrance,” there’s a description of how she used them every morning on her face, even though the exact benefits were unclear. 

This jade roller wasn’t just loved by Empress Dowager Cixi and palace concubines; it became popular worldwide. Celebrities like Victoria’s Secret Angel Josephine Skriver and beauty blogger Marianna Hewitt have shown themselves using jade rollers on social media. Additionally, endorsements from famous skincare experts and makeup artists led to high sales of this ancient beauty tool, with over millions sold annually on platforms like Amazon.