If you follow any beauty influencers on social media, you've probably seen more and more jade rollers popping up in your feed in the past couple of years. A lot of people use jade rollers on their faces to help reduce puffiness and soothe their skin, but you may have also seen people rolling their necks. If you've wondered what that's all about and how you should do it (or even whether it's a good idea), you're in luck—we're here to clear things up for you!

Can you use a jade roller on your neck?

  1. Yes—some experts say you should always roll your neck. Jade rollers are thought to help push toxins from under your skin toward your lymph system, where they're then flushed out. Some beauty experts believe that if you start by rolling your neck first, you'll get better drainage when you roll your face.[1]
    • Other experts advocate rolling your face first, then your neck, since that might help push out the toxins from your face.[2]
    • Removing these toxins may help reduce puffiness in your skin.[3]
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Do you jade roll before or after moisturizing?

  1. Moisturize first, then use your jade roller. Although some people claim that using a jade roller pushes your moisturizer deeper into your skin, there's not actually much proof of that. However, it definitely feels better to jade roll your face after you've applied a little moisturizer or your favorite facial oil.[4] That will help the jade roll more smoothly over your skin.[5]
    • Jojoba and almond oils are neutral oils that work for a variety of skin types.
    • Make sure you’re not allergic to any of the ingredients in your moisturizer or facial oil, as an allergic reaction can cause skin irritation and redness.

Where on my neck should I use the jade roller?

  1. Roll down your neck to push toxins toward your lymph system. Start with the roller on the back of your neck, off to one side of your spine, and gently roll down all the way to the base of your neck. Do this anywhere from 4-12 times—whatever feels good to you.[6] Repeat that on the other side of your spine, then move to the front and roll down from the corner of your jaw down to your collarbone on either side.[7]
    • Some dermatologists say this will clear out blockages and improve the drainage when you roll your face.
    • Avoid rolling further in on your throat where your pulse point is, since that could be painful.[8]
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How often should you use a jade roller?

Do jade rollers actually work?

  1. They likely help reduce puffiness and soothe skin. Most beauty experts agree that jade rollers can help reduce the toxins under your skin by increasing your lymphatic drainage. Also, the cooling stone can be soothing if your skin is red or irritated. However, there's no evidence to back up claims that jade rollers can prevent wrinkles, fight acne, or improve how well your skin absorbs moisturizer.[17]
    • Jade rollers have also been shown to help improve the circulation in your skin.[18]
    • There aren't any drawbacks to using a jade roller, so even if it's not a magical cure for every skin ailment, feel free to use one if you like it![19]

About This Article

Justyna Kareta
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This article was co-authored by Justyna Kareta and by wikiHow staff writer, Amy Bobinger. Justyna Kareta is a Certified Master Massage Therapist and Owner of Lush Massage, a massage studio based in San Francisco, California. Justyna has over nine years of experience as a therapist and specializes in Lomi Lomi Hawaiian Massage and CranioSacral Therapy to soothe the nervous system and facilitate deep healing. She received her massage therapy training from the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, is certified by California Massage Therapy Council, and is a member of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals. This article has been viewed 23,408 times.
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