facial cupping
introduction
Facial cupping is much more than a beauty treatment. Not only does it relax facial tension and provide lymphatic drainage, but it also helps alleviate physical imbalances that manifest in the face.
Facial cupping, an ancient healing technique with roots in Eastern traditions as well as Native American cultures, involves the use of small cups to create suction on the skin. This incredibly relaxing therapy can help to improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation.
how can it help you?
From a health perspective, facial cupping can help alleviate muscle tension, release toxins, and stimulate lymphatic drainage, which may reduce puffiness and improve overall skin health. In the realm of beauty, facial cupping is embraced for its potential to tone facial muscles, minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and enhance the skin’s radiance by boosting collagen production. While its origins lie in traditional practices, facial cupping has gained popularity in modern skincare routines as a holistic approach to both wellness and beauty.
what happens during a facial cupping treatment?
You will lie flat on the therapy couch and made comfortable with pillows, bolsters, and blankets. It is a good idea to wear a vest top so that I can easily access and apply oil to the face, neck, and clavicle area.
We begin with some relaxation techniques which incorporate the scalp, neck, and shoulders. Then, your face is cleansed using a natural, plant derived cleanser and luxurious hot towels and facial oil is applied. Medium and small silicone cups are used, with gentle suction and gliding techniques, over the contours of the chin, around the mouth and eyes, neck, shoulder and decolletage area.
This is a surprisingly relaxing treatment, and many clients drift off to sleep while the cups work their magic! It does not hurt and should not bruise the skin. However, this can occasionally happen and, in these instances, arnica cream can be applied.
Benefits
Health Benefits
Facial Cupping can be helpful for a range of ailments related to the head and neck area, including:
- sinus congestion and hay-fever
- headache and migraine
- facial paralysis and Bells Palsy
- earache
- bruxism (teeth grinding)
- scars
Aging Well and Beauty Benefits
Facial Cupping encourages lymphatic drainage, reducing puffiness, sculpting the neck and jaw line. New blood flow and nutrients encourages healthier looking, oxygenated skin and a glowing complexion. Other benefits may include:
- reduces wrinkles and lines
- relaxes facial tension
- helps to reduce pore size
- helps to reduce puffy eyes
- increases blood circulation
- promotes clear skin
- plumps skin and gives a healthy glow
- firms and tones skin and underlying facial muscles
Contraindications
As with many treatments, there are times that facial cupping may not be suitable for you. Specific contraindications include*:
- children under 13 years of age
- very thin, fragile skin
- very sensitive skin
- rosacea on areas to be worked (can sometimes be worked around)
- active eczema or psoriasis on areas to be worked
- open sores or acne on areas to be worked
- melanoma, tumour, or unexplained lump
- scar tissue under 6 months
- sunburn on area to be worked
- beard or stubble
- active, painful sinusitis
- botox or fillers
- any infection or contagious condition on areas to be worked, such as cold sores
- multiple moles on area to be worked
*This list is not exhaustive.