The first time I heard about cupping was that infamous moment back in 2004 when Gwyenth Paltrow went to an event and had circular bruises and red marks on her back and everyone wanted to know what was happening.
Turns out, she had cupping therapy done – something that has been around for thousands of years. Cupping can be done by using suction cups and placing them on the body. Another method is done by placing cups (made of glass, bamboo or plastic) on the body. The cup is then heated up by a cotton ball soaked in alcohol and ignited. The flame is placed in the cups, creating a suction. This suctioning apparently helps with inflammation, circulation, pain, and a host of other things.
I was never really interested in it until I saw some information on facial cupping
It not only feels incredible and relaxes me, but my skin looks alive and vibrant the next day
It’s also helped with my puffy eyes.
At its most basic level, facial cupping just feels good, and when I’m done, I feel like I’ve nourished myself. At first, I wondered if I’d really stick with it, but it only takes a few extra minutes, a few nights a week. That’s time I’d just be on my phone or watching TV anyway.
I’m two weeks in and already loving the results
My skin looks and feels so great and refreshed, and the thing I’ve noticed the most is how my eyes aren’t as puffy when I wake up in the morning.
So if you're looking for a way to take care of your skin at home, I can’t recommend trying this enough. After all, isn't it about time we start taking care of ourselves?
