Yes, you can roll your face up to twice a day with a standard facial roller made of jade, quartz, or stainless steel. Many people incorporate it into both their morning and evening skincare routines.
Keep track of time.
Dr. Khetarpal says that you only need 5 minutes daily or every other day. Using a face roller for longer won't give you different results.
Face massage rollers come in contact with the skin and can pick up any bacteria from the surface easily. They also come in contact with the face oil/serum/moisturiser you use and the product residual if not cleaned properly, can lead to bacteria buildup and skin issues.
Avoid Overuse: Stick to the recommended frequency of 1-2 times per week. Using the derma roller too often can irritate the scalp and slow the healing process.
Toner should be used twice a day. Toners are designed to be used in the morning and before bed after cleansing your face. Consider your cleanser and toner like shampoo and conditioner—both steps help keep your skin healthy.
Toners are applied after cleansing, in the morning and at night. They help balance the skin's pH and remove excess dirt, oil, makeup, and other impurities. All skin types can benefit from including a gentle, hydrating toner in their daily routine.
How to Tell You're Overwashing Your Face. The most obvious sign of over-cleansing is that “squeaky-clean” feeling you get after drying your face. Tightness and dryness are the biggest side effects. “The cells become dry and cracked, and release small molecules called chemokines, causing itchiness,” explains Greenfield.
Can you overuse a derma roller? Yep! Overusing a derma roller can stress out your skin. Rolling too often can lead to redness, irritation, and swelling.
Stick to one weekly treatment until you know how your skin reacts, and only derma roll at night, to cut down on environmental (cold, heat, sun) and product (SPF, makeup) stressors that could unintentionally irritate your skin further.
The type of oil used is very important. Many oils are too cloying and block the pores, risking rashes and infections. Light oils like camellia sinensis oil are the best facial oils immediately after derma rolling.
No Anti-Aging Benefits – Despite claims that say otherwise, facial rollers will not reduce or reverse the effects of aging. This is because they don't stimulate collagen production or significantly improve skin texture.
You might look older after microneedling because your skin is temporarily inflamed and shedding older layers. This initial phase is crucial for the rejuvenation process, leading to improved texture and reduced wrinkles later.
Here's a list of products we recommend when you try your jade roller out:
The benefits of face rolling
You can see the face-sculpting effects of face rolling almost instantly. However, for longer-lasting lifting benefits, you need to make it a part of your daily regimen.
Face rollers can temporarily de-puff the skin and improve circulation and blood flow, like any massage. “But there are no long-term benefits for anti-aging,” she said. “It's not going to give you that face lift or collagen building to the significant degree where you start to see improvement of fine lines or wrinkles.”
Immediately after rolling, apply a hydrating serum or cream. This helps to nourish and soothe the skin while it's more receptive to product absorption. Protect your skin from direct sunlight after derma rolling for the next 3-5 days. Use sunscreen with SPF 50 while indoors or outdoors.
How often should you use a derma roller? For best results, start by using a derma roller once a week and then slowly increase as recommended by your Treatment Provider. Roll for no longer than 2 minutes in total. After rolling, follow with a serum to suit your skin concerns, then moisturiser.
Exfoliate first. One of the greatest microneedling benefits? It allows your pores to “open up” and absorb other skincare products like a dream. Moisturizers, serums, masks… all will soothe the skin and work beautifully after derma rolling.
Dry your hair and scalp completelybefore using the dermaroller. Wet skin is more sensitive and prone to irritation.
Since a large part of the benefits from microneedling comes from healing the damage created, it's important to give your skin time to heal between sessions. Make sure to space out your sessions every four to six weeks.
Refrain from Touching Your Face
After microneedling, your skin is particularly vulnerable to bacteria. Avoid touching your face, picking at any peeling skin, or scratching. This can lead to infection, scarring, or irritation.
The 4-2-4 rule is a Korean-inspired deep cleansing method: massage an oil cleanser for 4 minutes to break down makeup/SPF, follow with a water-based cleanser for 2 minutes to remove residue, then rinse with 2 minutes of warm water and 2 minutes of cold water to open and close pores, leaving skin deeply clean but can be irritating for sensitive types, so it's best for deep cleaning or heavy makeup days, not daily.
How acne develops. Acne develops when sebum — an oily substance that lubricates your hair and skin — and dead skin cells plug hair follicles. Bacteria can trigger inflammation and infection resulting in more severe acne.
In turn, oily skin becomes shinier and can experience more breakouts. People who have dry skin may experience more breakouts due to over stimulation as well. Over cleansing dry skin may become flaky and appear irritated.