How to use OBSIDO® Body Cups at home

Cupping is no longer just an experience in the clinic. With OBSIDO® Body Cups you can create a luxurious and effective wellness routine at home, where you work with both skin, connective tissue and well-being.

In this guide, you will learn step-by-step how to get the most out of your Body Cups – safely, effectively and with results you can feel and see.

Why use Body Cups?

• Stimulates blood circulation and gives the skin a glow

• Relieves tension in muscles and connective tissue

• Reduces fluid retention and drains waste products

• Improves skin elasticity and can reduce cellulite

How to do it – step by step

Prepare the skin

You can use your Body Cups in two ways:

• In the bath with your body wash – easy and effective without oil.

• With a body oil – gives a smoother massage. However, always remember to rinse the oil off afterwards, as the suction cups also gently exfoliate dead skin cells from the skin's surface.

Choose your cup size

• Large Body Cup : Buttocks, stomach and thighs.

• Medium Body Cup : Stomach, upper arms and calves.

• Small Body Cup : Chest, underarms and local improvement of scars.

Dynamic or static?

• Dynamic cupping : When the suction cup slides over the skin in different movements – stimulates circulation and tissue.

• Static cupping : When the suction cup sits still for a few minutes – provides a more intense suction and deeper effect on a specific area.

Removing the cup

• Press the suction cup lightly again to release the suction effect.

• Carefully lift the cup away from the skin.

Finishing

• It is completely normal to experience redness or light marks – this typically disappears within a few days.

• Drink plenty of water after treatment.

• Avoid strenuous exercise for the first 3–4 hours.

The three techniques we recommend

When working with Body Cups, always follow this order:

Zigzag movements

Start with quick, light zigzag movements. This warms up the tissue and makes the connective tissue more flexible.

Circular movements

Continue with overlapping circles – always in towards the body (e.g. from knee to groin or from elbow to armpit). This method provides a more intense stimulation of the connective tissue . The skin will often turn red here, and that is the point.

Sliding movements

Finish with calm, long strokes towards the center of the body. This acts as a lymphatic drainage , helping the body to get rid of excess fluid and leaving a feeling of lightness.

Important tips for beginners

• Start gently and gradually increase the pressure.

• 5–10 minutes per area is enough, 2–4 times a week.

• Redness is normal and a healthy sign that blood circulation is activated.

• Stop use if you experience pain or discomfort.

• For the best results, you can combine your home practice with guidance from one of our professional Obsido Studio therapists , Sara Lorentsen or Tina.

Safety measures

• Avoid cupping on varicose veins, open wounds, irritated or inflamed skin.

• Pregnant women should always consult their healthcare provider before beginning cupping.

• Listen to your body – OBSIDO® Body Cups are a wellness tool, and the treatment should feel safe and comfortable.

Make it a ritual

With OBSIDO® Body Cups, it’s not just about skin and connective tissue – it’s about creating a moment for yourself. Use them in the shower in the morning for a fresh start or as an evening ritual with oil and calm music. See it as an investment in your well-being, where you both feel and see results.

Do you want an even deeper effect?

Combine your home routine with a professional OBSIDO® Body Ritual in the clinic, where we work with hot cups, connective tissue massage and advanced technology.