15. Face Cupping: The Inside-Out Massage for Great Skin

In this episode, Emily discusses face cupping, a treatment that she frequently uses in her professional treatments and on her own skin. She explains that face cupping is an inverted facial massage that utilizes cups to create a vacuum suction on the skin, pulling the tissue upwards. This modality helps increase blood flow, stimulate lymphatic movement, and promote collagen and elastin production. Emily also provides information on who should avoid face cupping and the benefits of the practice. She shares tips on how to do face cupping, including using facial oil and different cupping techniques. Lastly, she discusses cupping marks and suggests how to fade them faster. Purchase face cups from Emily’s website here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/collections/facial-tools/products/skin-earth-vitality-stratum-aesthetics-facial-cups?variant=40797445881991 Takeaways: * Face cupping is an effective modality that can improve the appearance and health of the skin. * It increases blood flow, stimulates lymphatic movement, and promotes collagen and elastin production. * Certain individuals should avoid face cupping, such as those with recent facial injections, active acne lesions, broken or irritated skin, and certain medical conditions. * Face cupping can help reduce puffiness, double chin, under-eye bags, and fine lines and wrinkles. * To do face cupping, start with freshly cleansed skin, apply facial oil for slip, and use small cups to create a vacuum and gently move them across the face. * Cupping marks can occur but can fade faster by staying hydrated, doing gentle facial massage, applying warm compress, using arnica gel or cream, and engaging in gentle exercise. * Thoroughly clean facial cupping tools between each use to avoid transferring bacteria. Chapters: 00:00Introduction to Skin, Earth, Vitality 03:24 What is Face Cupping? 10:31Contraindications and Precautions 12:26Benefits of Face Cupping 15:12Where to Get Cups and How to Do Face Cupping 27:50Wrap-up and Conclusion Check out this video tutorial for face cupping here: https://www.youtube.com/@stratumaesthetics You can find Emily’s website with all other products and links to her social pages and blogs here: https://stratumaesthetics.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stratum.substack.com