You know those red and round spots often visible on the skin of athletes, but also on some stars
AND cupping , a method to stimulate blood circulation and drain fluids , which would also have beneficial effects on the muscles, to relieve pain and rigidity. Many stars also use it, such as Jennifer Aniston and Gwineth Paltrow . And you will certainly have seen them used to treat the much-hated cellulite, to perform a massage that helps reduce it and firm and compact the skin. But on the face
What is it for and how to use it
TheFacial Cupping is a treatment that uses the same methodology as body cupping, but more delicate and with smaller cups . In fact, the mechanism behind these sessions is sucking : silicone cups of various sizes are placed on the skin and lightly pressed so that the air is sucked in and the tissues lifted upwards. They are then moved to perform a massage, changing them according to the area to be treated. The effects of this massage are a general improvement of blood circulation and a rejuvenation of the tissues , which receive more oxygen. The production of collagen is also stimulated , resulting in a more compact , luminous, more deflated skinand, over time, facial cupping also has a toning action on the areas of the face that tend to relax , such as the neck and facial contours, as well as reducing imperfections and reducing the appearance of wrinkles . Furthermore, if performed correctly, the treatment has decongesting and detoxifying effects also for the area of ​​dark circles and bags, resulting in a fresher, younger and more rested face.
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Together with the cups, the specialist will also use a combo of skincare products suitable for the skin and which, thanks to the massage, will penetrate deeper, for enhanced action. Each session lasts approximately 15/30 minutes and, before starting, the skin must be thoroughly cleansed, so that it is ready to receive not only the massage, but the active ingredients applied. We tend to prefer oils, full-bodied serums or butters, so that the cup glides easily on the skin, for a massage that is not only invigorating, but also relaxing.
But be careful! Face and body cupping are very different, even in execution. For starters, facial cupping involves smaller cups and is much gentler than body cupping. So don’t worry about those strange signs, which are nothing more than blood that comes to the surface, because you will not have bruises or stagnation of liquids during your face cupping session. Furthermore, compared to body cupping, designed more for a curative effect, facial cupping has a mainly aesthetic action , improving the tone and appearance of the skin . This type of massage can also be performed independently and online it is easy to find everything you need. However, we must be very careful not to stretch the skin too muchand to perform the massage gently, making sure you have applied a good dose of oil or product that makes the cup slide over your face. Start from the center of the face and move the cups outward, as when you apply your usual face cream.
Before treatment, it would be advisable not to take drugs that thin the blood too much and avoid caffeine, alcohol and salty food that inflame the tissues. It is also not recommended during pregnancy or in case of damaged skin or in the presence of skin rashes and consistent acne. And then a good rule of thumb, after each face and body treatment, hydrate yourself better by drinking plenty of water, to eliminate toxins and promote the draining effect.
