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Writer's pictureNancy Stewart

Cupping Therapy: a Trendy but Timeless Treatment for Skin Health


A man laying on a massage table receiving cupping therapy.

You may have seen celebrities and athletes sporting circular marks on their skin resulting from cupping therapy. Cupping therapy is not a new fad but a centuries-old practice for various health and skin conditions. Cupping therapy involves placing cups on your skin to create suction, which draws blood and fluids closer to the surface. This helps your skin breathe, regenerate, and glow. Cupping therapy can also help with skin conditions such as acne, cellulitis, and eczema, by reducing inflammation, infection, and scarring. Cupping therapy can also improve the appearance of your facial skin by stimulating collagen production, reducing wrinkles, and enhancing elasticity. Cupping therapy can be done by a professional therapist or at home with a cupping kit. Depending on your goals and comfort level, there are different cupping methods, such as dry, wet, and needle cupping. Cupping therapy is generally safe and painless, but you should avoid it if you have skin diseases, wounds, or allergies. Cupping therapy may leave temporary marks on your skin, which are harmless and will disappear in a few days.

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