BENEFITS OF FACIAL CUPPING

Facial cupping offers a variety of benefits, including improved circulation, lymphatic drainage, and collagen production, which can lead to a more youthful and radiant complexion. It can also help reduce puffiness, fine lines, and muscle tension. 

AFTER CARE AFTER FACIAL CUPPING

Like any other massage requires a significant amount of aftercare, so does facial cupping, since it replicates a deep tissue massage for your skin. Here are a few things you should be doing right after a relaxing session of facial cupping- hydrate generously, apply a gentle moisturizer, and use sunscreen. Avoid sun exposure, alcohol, caffeine, and salty foods for 24-36 hours. Refrain from intense exercise and harsh skincare products, as the skin is sensitive and needs cooling, calming, and nourishment to maintain the beauty of the treatment. 

1. Hydrate Yourself Aplenty

It is very important to ensure that your body is not dehydrated and hydrated enough to drain out any excess toxins. It is recommended to drink two glasses of water with every meal, at least for the first 24 hours.

2. Avoid These

Intake of caffeine, alcohol and salty food must be avoided for the first 24-36 hours to ensure there is no further toxin buildup in the body, right after getting them drained.

3. Facial Care

Keep your face away from hot water and opt for rinsing it with some cold or mildly lukewarm water. Any exfoliation should be done at least 3 days after the facial cupping to avoid the barrier of the skin is damaged.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FACIAL CUPPING

Facial cupping is a highly safe and effective facial massage practice that you can conduct from the comfort of your home. However, there are a few instances where you could feel a few temporary side effects from some minor dizziness to lightheadedness and periodical cold sweats. Your face could also experience slight bruising due to the cups being applied. It is crucial to keep in mind that these effects are all temporary in nature and completely normal!

HOW OFTEN SHOULD FACIAL CUPPING BE DONE?

Though it seems like a very fun and appealing way to get a quick glow, the practice of facial cupping is one that should be done not more than twice a week, at regular intervals. This is because over-cupping can lead to your skin becoming more elastic and sagging over time. It is recommended that this should be done when your face needs a quick pick-me-up of some glow.

WHO IS FACIAL CUPPING RECOMMENDED FOR?

Facial cupping is recommended for individuals who deal with dull and lifeless skin that needs some rejuvenation and energy. So if you have dry skin that needs a boost of glow- facial cupping is for you!

It is also recommended for people who have oily skin since facial cupping if done at regular intervals is known to balance the oil production hence preventing any negative consequences of overly oily skin.

However, if you have active acne or breakouts attacking you constantly- facial cupping is something you should steer clear of since it could aggravate the acne and worsen it. 

What is Gua Sha?

Facial Gua Sha is the practice of gently drawing a curved stone along the contours of your face to reduce fine lines and wrinkles by reducing muscle tension in the face. Gua sha also improves circulation and assists in lymphatic drainage to reduce swelling which will help to define the face.

Benefits Of Gua Sha Facial Threatments:

Targeting the lymph nodes, using underneath the ears and neck, when blocked the lymphatic drainage becomes sluggish resulting in dull greyish skin, puffiness of the skin, when releasing the blockage the skin looks more vibrant, more blood circulation equaling into more oxygen to the skin equalling to more nutrients to the skin creating more collagen.

On the physical side of things it releases muscular tension in the face and scalp, it relaxes the muscles and opening up and releasing

It is thought to have the following benefits

Gua Sha Stones

A Gua Sha stone was traditionally modality in Traditional Chinese Medicine that has been passed down for thousands of years from generation to generation in Chinese households. Originally made from Jade, but there are now many other crystals/gemstones to choose from that have their own unique therapeutic properties and benefits. Chinese philosophy is that gemstones support Jing Qi (life essence), blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, which complement he aims of Gua Sha. Jade and rose quartz stones are most common.

Jade is naturally cooling, it’s thought to balance yin and yang and is a great all-purpose stone that is good for contouring, lifting, and improving skin clarity.

Rose Quartz is a calming stone that is ideal for reactive or sensitive skin, and skin conditions such as rosacea and acne. It is also believed to open up the heart chakra and enhance the natural energy patterns of the day. 

Amethyst is stress relieving and cleansing of negative energies. It promotes clarity and relaxation.  The healing power of Amethyst Gua Sha helps improve the appearance of uneven and dull skin while assisting in removing negative emotions from your body.

Clear Quartz is the most powerful healing and energy amplifier on the planet. It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy and is useful for unblocking it.  Clear Quartz stimulates the immune system and brings the body back into balance.

Black Obsidian Gua Sha tool works by stimulating the body’s natural ability to heal itself.  Black Obsidian is ideal for people with congested and oily skin, or who are suffering from skin inflammation

Different Gua Sha Tool Shapes

The shape of the stone is important thing to consider. It is best to choose a stone with varying curves and contours on each edge, so you can use the different curvatures on different parts of the face and neck.

Lifestyles Effecting Your Skin

Smoking– causes premature aging to the skin, increases wrinkles, yellowing to the skin, in addition of thousand of harmful toxins, reduces collagen production, reduces blood flow to the skin while depleting oxygen and nutrients to the skin.

Poor Diet– resulting in dehydration, clogged pores and inflammation, suggestions to add more water and limit sugar intake.

Stress– limit the stress level, too much stress can damage as it can have an over production of cortisol which increases productivity of sebum. Stress can increase oily, spotty skin, can worsen psoriasis and eczema.

Sun Exposure– limiting the amount of time in the sun, UV rays  can cause wrinkles, loss of skin elasticity and sunspots on skin. As much as the body needs vitamin D be aware of proper protection, re-applying sunscreen, wearing hat and taking type in the shade

Exercise– sweat helps flush out impurities and clogged pores while helping to improve circulation and flow of oxygen to the skin

Various Oils To Benefit Gua Sha Facial

Rosehip Oil– fatty acid- anti oxidant- aids with discoloration, tissue and cell regeneration and helps with healing wounds, reduction of scars and fine lines.

Camomile Oil- great for sensitive skin, fights acne and eczema, treats scares, evens skin tone, great as a moisturizing skin, reducing inflammation.

Black Currant Oil- natural skin repair, increases elasticity, protects, and nourishes skin tissues, preventing dermatitis, eczema and rosacea. Slows premature aging of skin.

Argan Oil– omega fatty acides, high vitamin E and linoleic acid, anti aging , light moisturizer, soften dry patches, aids with acne scaring is a superfood for your face

Grapeseed Oil- packed with Vit E, is a builder, protector and correrctor,, great for oily skin, assist in production of collagen and improves skin tone, helps fight damages skin and aids in breakouts

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