Start by choosing a comfortable space where you can relax without rushing. Set out a clean towel, your massager and the manufacturer’s instructions. A calm setting, soft lighting and a little quiet can make even a short routine feel special.

Before using the device, check that it is clean, charged and free from damage. Use only on suitable areas of healthy, intact skin.

Familiarise yourself with the power button, digital display and the controls for heat and suction. The white-and-gold Seille massager combines several functions in one cordless device.

The supplier images show different claims for the number of settings, so follow the instructions supplied with your specific unit rather than relying on a number printed in promotional artwork.

Turn the device on according to its manual. Select the lowest available suction level and a comfortable heat setting, if you choose to use warmth. Test the sensation briefly on a suitable area before continuing.

Suction should never feel sharply painful. Stop immediately if you experience discomfort, excessive redness, dizziness or unusual skin reactions.

Hold the device securely and apply it only to body areas permitted by the manufacturer. Avoid bony prominences, irritated skin, bruises, wounds and sensitive areas. Do not use on the face or front or sides of the neck unless the specific product instructions explicitly allow it.

Some cupping devices are intended to remain in place, while others permit gliding with a compatible product. Do not drag this device across your skin unless its manual specifically directs you to do so. Follow its guidance on duration and movement.

Switch off the massager, release suction as instructed and gently remove it. Check your skin, allow the device to cool, and clean the contact surface according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Temporary circular marks or bruising can occur with cupping. Give your skin time to recover, and never use the device over an area that remains tender or marked.