Roll from your forehead up toward your hairline, only in the upward direction. It’s the same gentle pull you would use if you were pulling your skin taut and wrinkle-free with your hands. The top choice for an all-around derma roller, it can be used for a slew of beauty concerns — whether that's minimizing the appearance of scars and hyperpigmentation, smoothing out fine lines and stretch marks, massaging serums deeper into the skin, or stimulating hair growth on the scalp. The price point is also very fair considering the tool offers multiple skin benefits and can be used on both the face and body. All you have to do is glide it over the skin with gentle pressure in all directions — horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. Start slow, once a week, to see how your skin reacts.

Foam rollers may cause slight pain or discomfort as they release muscle knots, but not severe pain. If you feel sharp or stabbing pain, stop immediately. Massage and trigger point therapy can help through two mechanisms. First, it works through neurophysiological means, as the pressure from the massage signals the muscle to relax and decrease resting tone or guarding,” he says. “Secondly, this repeated on/off pressure from the massage or trigger point therapy helps pump more blood flow into the region, therefore delivering more oxygen and reversing many of the effects of the acidic environment.” While there are no formal guidelines for how long to use a massager, you shouldn’t use them too long, especially not in one place on your body. “There are reported cases of fascial damage from excessive massager use,” explains Dr. Lev Kalika, owner of New York Dynamic Neuromuscular Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy. “Patients should understand that massagers are not intended as self-treatment but rather as a supplemental tool. It is very easy to create fascial or cutaneous nerve damage if you use excessive pressure or excessive time under pressure.”Caberlotto E, et al. (2017). Effects of a skin-massaging device on theex-vivoexpression of human dermis proteins andin-vivofacial wrinkles. I think that massagers are not a bad idea as long as they are not pushed too strong and not overused,” says Dr. Kalika. Use a supportive pillow at night to help with spine alignment, no matter your preferred sleeping position Facial massage may enhance the look of skin. A 2017 study of facial massage showed some anti-aging effects, especially when combined with an anti-aging cream. However, it was not done with facial rollers specifically. We consider the Viktor Jurgen a basic massager since it only has two adjustable speeds and one heat setting. For safety, we like that it will automatically shut off after 15 minutes of use and overheat protection so it won't get too hot. For the price, you can't do much better. However, more advanced massagers are on our list should you want an even more personalized experience.

Fernández JMS, et al. (2005). Preliminary study of the lymphatic drainage system of the nose and paranasal sinuses and its role in detection of sentinel metastatic nodes. Decreases puffiness. Rolling may also decrease puffiness (like under-eye bags) by stimulating lymphatic drainage. Some studies have generally linked this type of massage to decreases in swelling. But more research is needed to make the link between facial rollers and any improvements in puffiness in your face. The needles — and your skin — must be washed and disinfected appropriately before and after each treatment. Dr. Marmur recommends spraying the device with isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) solution and washing it with warm water to sterilize it before each use. You could also soak your derma roller in hydrogen peroxide or rubbing alcohol for up to an hour post-use. Rinse with warm water and allow the tool to air dry before storing it away.It’s amazing for massaging your face and you can keep it in the fridge to give a cold and refreshing twist to your daily DIY facial. You can use the pillow on bare skin, but if that feels too intense (as it did for us) it will work through clothing, too. After a 20-minute treatment, you’ll feel a rush of endorphins and hopefully be more relaxed and at ease. Plenty of people report a reduction in pain and stress, better sleep, increased energy levels and lots of other positive outcomes.

Research from 2017 indicates that massage, including self-massage, can provide short-term pain reduction and benefits such as stress relief. In addition, there’s evidence that the relaxation produced by massage therapy can help reduce pain. If your bedding sags, consider swapping your pillow or mattress for supportive types, like a cervical support pillow and medium-firm mattress. Get on a roll with the latest skincare tool to top the beauty charts. Not only is it good enough to snap and share on social media (have you ever seen a more beautiful beauty tool?), it could also provide some pretty big benefits to your skin.The only downside to this derma roller, and all derma rollers from ORA, is that the plastic handle feels a bit flimsy. We wish it felt a little studier in our hands, but the quality of the handle does not interfere with the results so it's not a dealbreaker.