After cleansing, warm your preferred Ember Facial Oil in your hands and apply it to the entire face. This necessary step provides slip and ensures the cup will move smoothly across the face. The suction effect of the cup pulls blood into the area of the skin underneath the cup. The surrounding tissue is saturated with fresh blood and promotes new blood vessel formation.Sweeping Technique Gently squeeze the small or large cup on both sides, applying the cup to the skin and releasing it to create suction between the skin and cup. Use this squeeze and release technique in light sweeping upward strokes from chin to temple, focusing on areas of tension and concern. Staccato Technique Gently squeeze the small or large cup in your focal areas (jawline, cheek, 11 lines, smile lines, etc), squeezing and releasing the cup in short, quick bursts. This gently moves the skin and allows for increased blood and cell flow.