Jade, the Gemstone that De-Puffs
Jade holds a significant and even mystical place in Chinese society. Jade artefacts dating back to 5000BC have been found in China and Jade rollers have been found in tombs dating back to the 12th century. During this time jade was always considered a symbol of beauty, grace and longevity. The ancient Emperors, his wives and concubines all made good use of these precious beauty products and jade rollers were part of every wealthy and powerful women’s beauty chest in ancient China. The Jade rollers have experienced continuous use right up to the present where they can be found in cosmetic acupuncture clinics and increasingly modern day spas. As the properties of jade become better known minute amounts of crushed jade are also beginning to be used in modern beauty creams. Jade was considered such a powerful stone of immortality that the Emperors of China had 15 jade suits In fact there was what was considered to be a legend of 15 jade suits worn by various emperors of China. The emperors believed these suits would grant them immortality.
Why it works
Traditionally they were used to flatten wrinkles on the face and clear fluid congestion. Jade is an interesting semiprecious stone in that it remains cold while in contact with the skin and this allows it to help close the pores and tighten the skin. In modern understanding their most useful function is that they increase lymphatic drainage. Fluid resides within these tissues, and this fluid is responsible for providing cell nutrition and removing waste products and toxins. The lymphatic system has no pump to keep the lymph circulating and instead relies on muscle contraction. When this system does not function correctly there is a build-up of fluid in the tissues which can manifest as swelling and fluid retention in an area. The lymphatic system responds very well to manual therapy. This can be done in a variety of ways, one of the easiest ways being with a jade roller massage. By improving lymphatic circulation you can provide improved nutrition to the cells in the epidermis and dermis.
