What is Facial Cupping?

Facial cupping might be new to my treatment room, but it’s been around in ancient medicine in the Eastern world. This technique helps to relax and tone muscles, stimulates collagen production, improves lymphatic drainage, and (maybe most importantly) increases blood flow to the area.

Did you know that our faces have 43 different muscles? Crazy, right? If you are like me, we tend to use the same muscles over and over again … and neglect others.

Facial cupping is a massage technique that will help to sculpt and smooth the skin by suction of mini cups. When you apply suction, you are encourage the blood flow to increase in that area which signals to create new blood vessels. Done correctly, this incredible service creates a mini trauma in the skin that leaves your skin feeling plump, healthy and youthful. I love adding it into the facials where we marry results with relaxation. It feels very stimulating … but at the same time, alleviates stress in the skin and facial muscles.

This is also a treatment that works much like the trainer and gym. Go once and it will feel nice (or maybe not if your trainer loves on you!). But long lasting results occurs from consistent time showing up in the treatment room with your Esthetician. Cups are also retailed for those committed to doing this at home. Just 5-15 minutes for several weeks and you will also be a believer.

Other massage techniques that my clients have loved are the Gua Sha massage with rose quartz stones, soothing Cryosticks, the fresh pearls by GM Collin, and the Jade Stone roller (mine is in amethyst.) All of these provide great benefits in the skin. I can’t wait for you to try this one! I have a feeling that you’ll be asking me to add it in your facial time and time again.

Don’t forget to

Breathe. Let Go. Relax.

Zoey Jolley, LE