Feb 05 2025 44 mins 6
This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I’m diving into a fascinating and practical conversation with Sakina Di Pace, a licensed acupuncturist and facial cupping expert, about how facial cupping can naturally reduce wrinkles, improve skin tone, and boost circulation—all without Botox!
In this episode, we dive deep into the power of facial cupping, why it’s a game-changer for skin health, and how it fits into the bigger picture of beauty in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Plus, Sakina shares her alternative perspective on Botox and what she’s learned from helping women transition away from it.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- How facial cupping works and how it differs from facial massage
- The truth about Botox—does it really help in the long run?
- The Chinese medicine approach to beauty—why balance matters
- How to start facial cupping at home (without making common mistakes)
- Why lymphatic drainage is key for glowing skin
- Who should and shouldn’t do facial cupping (Botox, rosacea, and more)
ABOUT GUEST:
Sakina Di Pace is a licensed acupuncturist with over 15 years of experience in the UK and US. She began using facial cupping to treat nerve conditions like Bell’s Palsy and later incorporated it into cosmetic acupuncture to improve facial muscle tone and skin health. During the 2020 lockdown, she launched The Facial Cupping Expert to teach at-home techniques and developed eco-friendly facial cups and oils for natural, glowing skin. Sakina believes in simple, consistent, and accessible skincare that empowers people to care for their skin naturally.
WHERE TO FIND:
Website: https://thefacialcuppingexpert.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefacialcuppingexpert/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sereniteskin/
WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:
Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/
Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionist
Podcast Instagram: @lessstressedlife
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlife
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NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY:
- Over restriction is dead; if your practitioner is recommending this, they are stuck in 2010 and not evolving
- Whole food is soul food and fed is best
- Sustainable, synergistic nutrition is in (the opposite of whack-a-mole supplementation & supplement graveyards)
- You don’t have to figure it out alone
- Do your best and leave the rest
SPONSOR:
Thanks to Jigsaw Health for sponsoring this episode! Try their MagSoothe or MagSRT for better sleep and less stress. Use code LESSSTRESSED10 at JigsawHealth.com for 10% off—unlimited use!
