How to use Obsido Body Cups at home

 

 

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

In this guide, you'll 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?

• Gives the skin a temporary warm and worked-through sensation

• Relieves tension in muscles and connective tissue

• Can provide a temporary feeling of lightness through massage and movement

• Can temporarily make the skin's surface appear smoother

 

How to do it – step by step

Prepare the skin

You can use your Body Cups in two ways:

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

• With a body oil – provides a more gliding massage. However, always remember to rinse off the oil afterward, 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, forearms, and local scar improvement.

 

Dynamic or static?

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

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

Removing the cup

• Gently squeeze the suction cup again to release the suction effect.

• Carefully lift the cup away from the skin.

Aftercare

• Light, temporary redness may occur. Strong or persistent marks are a sign that the suction or treatment was too intense.

• Drink plenty of water after the treatment.

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

 

The three techniques we recommend

When working with Body Cups, always follow this sequence:

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 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 become red here, and that is the intention.

Gliding movements

Finish with calm, long strokes towards the center of the body. This calm, massaging finish can feel pleasant and leave a temporary 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.

• Light, temporary redness may occur, but it is not a goal in itself. Reduce the suction or stop if the treatment is painful, causes strong marks, or irritates the skin.

• Discontinue 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 precautions

• 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 – but 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.

 

Want an even deeper effect?

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