Why Cupping Deserves a Permanent Spot in Your Routine

More Than a Trend: Why Cupping Belongs in Your Ritual

Cupping is trending, but it’s far from new, and its benefits go far beyond a passing fad or a viral video.

You’ve probably seen it by now: smooth silicone cups gliding across faces on social media, promising sculpted jawlines and instant lift. And maybe you’ve thought, Looks interesting, but who has time for that?

You’re not alone.

Cupping, for both face and body, is one of those rituals people are curious about but still underestimate. We’re here to change that, because once you understand what cupping actually does, and how it compares to more invasive options like Botox, you’ll never see it as “just another wellness trend” again.

What Is Cupping, Really?

Rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, cupping uses gentle suction, often with soft silicone cups like our By Karisse sets, to lift the skin and fascia. This motion encourages fresh circulation, releases stagnation, and helps your skin function the way it was designed to.

Unlike deep tissue cupping for the back, which can leave visible marks, facial and body cupping is soft, mark-free, and deeply therapeutic. It feels like a massage, but the results go far beyond relaxation.

What Happens Beneath the Surface

When a silicone cup gently lifts the skin, it’s not just moving fascia. It is sparking a cascade of cellular activity that supports regeneration and vitality.

• Microcirculation wakes up. Fresh, oxygen-rich blood flows to the capillaries beneath the surface, delivering nutrients directly to skin cells and fueling repair, radiance, and resilience.

• Lymphatic flow activates. Gentle suction clears waste and stagnant fluid, reducing puffiness and making way for healthy cell turnover.

• Fibroblasts are engaged. These collagen- and elastin-producing cells “wake up” with the mild mechanical stimulation, encouraging firmer, plumper skin over time.

• Adhesions begin to release. Scar tissue, tight fascia, and stagnant connective tissue soften, restoring mobility and allowing skin to breathe and function more freely.

• Where tension lives in your body begins to soften. Cupping invites your inner reserves to replenish, easing the quiet ache beneath your skin and signaling your whole self to return to balance.

The Benefits You’ll Notice

Cupping supports your skin from the inside out, with visible and tangible results:

• Drains puffiness and fluid retention by supporting lymphatic flow

• Relieves jaw tension, fascia tightness, and muscle stress

• Enhances blood flow and encourages collagen production

• Softens lines and firms skin tone over time

• Clears congestion and dullness by increasing oxygen flow to skin tissue

• Smooths the appearance of cellulite and supports detoxification, especially when paired with our Detox Body Oil

From face sculpting to body smoothing, cupping is one of the most effective ways to keep your skin vibrant, healthy, and supported over time.

What About Botox?

Botox is a neurotoxin derived from Clostridium botulinum bacteria. It works by temporarily paralyzing specific facial muscles to smooth wrinkles caused by movement. It can reduce the appearance of fine lines, especially around the eyes and forehead.

But here’s the truth:

• Repeated freezing of muscles can weaken them, leading to sagging in surrounding areas.

• Long-term use may alter natural facial expressions, reducing nuance and emotional connection.

• Maintenance is constant, with appointments every 3-4 months, high costs, and the pressure to time visits before events.

Botox works on the surface. It does not improve your skin’s actual health or function.

Why Cupping Supports Long-Term Radiance

When you choose cupping, you are choosing to:

• Strengthen rather than weaken facial muscles

• Release tension instead of masking it

• Enhance natural function instead of freezing movement

• Spend less over time

• Work on your own schedule

• Rebuild your connection to your body, breath, and presence

One path keeps you dependent.
The other builds resilience.

Cupping for Beginners: Your At-Home Guide

Step 1: Apply oil
Start with clean skin and apply a generous amount of oil.

• For facial cupping: Use our Anti-Aging Oil, a nutrient-rich blend of Prickly Pear, Sea Buckthorn, Carrot Seed, and Pomegranate to feed the skin and support tone and elasticity.

• For body cupping: Use our Detox Body Oil to boost circulation, support lymph flow, and nourish the skin.

Step 2: Squeeze and place
Gently squeeze the silicone cup and place it on your skin to create light suction. You should feel a gentle pull, never pinching.

Step 3: Glide slowly
Use upward and outward motions on the face, and long sweeping strokes toward the heart or nearest lymph nodes on the body.

Step 4: Keep it moving
Never leave the cup in one place. Continuous movement keeps the treatment comfortable and effective.

Step 5: Three to five minutes is enough
Two to three times a week is all it takes. Let this be a breath, not a task.

How We Use It at By Karisse

We incorporate facial cupping into our holistic facials for clients seeking lift, tone, and renewed skin vitality. It is one of our most-loved add-ons because it feels incredible and delivers instant, visible results.

For at-home care, pair your cups with:

• Anti-Aging Oil - deeply nourishing, antioxidant-rich, and ideal for supporting glow and firmness
• Detox Body Oil - circulation-boosting and lymph supportive, especially for areas with stagnation or visible cellulite
• Facial Cupping Set and Body Cupping Set - beautifully designed for ease, effectiveness, and ritual

It is sculpting and softening without freezing or filling.
It costs less. It supports more. And it brings you back to yourself in a way that feels powerful and personal.

We’ll teach you how. You’ll wonder why you didn’t start sooner.