This season, facial sculpting tools continue to be the go-to for a toned, lifted, smooth and yes, youthful summer look.
Not only do these facial sculpting tools claim to calm and de-stress skin, they also claim to massage, tone, tighten and fight off aging effects.
Do these tools deliver everything they promise or are they too good to be true?
The gua sha massage, also known as Chinese “scraping” therapy, involves using a handheld massager, typically made of stone. By performing just a few minutes of massaging, upward strokes on various areas of the face and neck each day, it claims to deliver the following benefits:
While the gua sha may help reduce stress, mildly improve circulation and reduce some forms of skin inflammation, lasting improvements to the skin tend to be short-term, especially if the massage is not performed frequently and consistently.
Anyone recovering from surgery, taking blood thinners or is at risk for blood clots should not use gua sha massage.
The jade face roller is a handheld massager, which works by rubbing a jade stone over the face for massage.
Using upward strokes, the face roller can be used to massage your neck, jawline, entire face and smoothing forehead lines. Move each massaging stroke towards lymph nodes located under your ears and other areas of the face.
For more refreshing, cool the stone face roller in the fridge before use.
The jade face rollers claims to deliver benefits such as:
The truth is, any kind of facial massage will improve circulation, because it stimulates the tissues under the skin.
Positive results from a jade roller may feel great but are usually temporary.
The only way to truly stimulate collagen is with retinoids, laser treatments or acid peels, which cause the trauma to skin needed to activate more collagen production.
A face massager uses the power of vibration and heat to give you a relaxing facial and neck massage. You can use a face massager on other areas of the body like backs of hands or other sore muscles in your arms or legs.
Benefits:
While these benefits sound great, once again, it may feel good in the moment, but results are temporary.
Conclusion
Unless using facial sculpting tools are used incorrectly or not disinfected, there isn’t harm in using them. Truthfully, they are all more of relaxing, self-indulgences than long-term skincare solutions.
For professional long-term solutions, call Laura Skincare in Petaluma for organic products, facials and an individualized skincare routine that delivers noticeable results.