You've Been Storing Your Jade Roller Wrong This Whole Time
According to consultant dermatologist Dr. Justine Kluk (via Marie Claire), "Fans of jade rollers claim that they boost circulation, detoxify the skin, reduce puffiness, calm inflammation and rashes, aid penetration of skincare products and slow the signs of ageing, such as wrinkles." But if you're one of those fans and aren't really seeing any results, it may be because you are storing it incorrectly.
While it's common to store your jade roller in your beauty cupboard or put it on display on your vanity, you're going to see the best results if you store it in the fridge. As David Petrusich, Head of Education at Herbivore Botanicals, explained to Marie Claire, "Crystal rollers are naturally cooler than room temperature, offering skin tightening benefits and calming inflammation." However, "Chilled rollers are useful for anyone with allergies because they help to reduce puffiness around the eyes." And even if you don't have allergies, it'll will do the same for eye puffiness due to a lack of beauty sleep.
Jade rollers should be cleaned after every use to avoid a build-up of dust and bacteria
In addition to storing your jade roller in the fridge, you need to ensure that you are cleaning it after every use in order to maximize the benefits, especially if you have acne-prone skin. The last thing you want is for dirt, dust, and bacteria to build up on the roller says Julie Clark, holistic esthetician, aromatherapist, and founder of beauty brand Province Apothecary, who also told Well+Good, "I recommend wiping them down after each use."
Dermatologist Lamees Hamdan, CEO, and founder of the skincare brand Shiffa, agrees, advising Popsugar that you should reach for a gentle soap or cleanser when you want to give your jade roller a deeper clean. "It's [also] good to leave it on a cloth or towel for a little after cleaning to make sure it's completely dry before putting it away," she added.