Cellulite is a cosmetic problem, which sooner or later most women face. To date, many methods have been invented to combat this problem, and one of the most popular and effective is the use of anti-cellulite oil. Most often, anti-cellulite oils are used for massage (vacuum, manual) or for wraps - procedures that can be carried out independently at home. However, the very anti-cellulite oil is very easy to cook with your own hands, while it will not be inferior in efficiency to the purchased one.
Recipes for cooking anti-cellulite oil at home
To make anti-cellulite massage oil essential oils and fatty vegetable oil-base will be required. The most optimal ratio for mixing oils is 30 ml of base oil from 10 to 15 drops of essential oil. It is even more effective to use different combinations of oils, while the total number should not exceed the specified proportions.
As the base oil is recommended to use:
- olive oil;
- linseed oil;
- almond oil;
- jojoba oil;
- avocado oil ;
- apricot kernel oil;
- grape seed oil;
- wheat germ oil or other.
The following essential oils have anti-cellulite properties:
- grapefruit;
- sweet orange oil;
- lemon;
- geranium;
- juniper oil;
- neroli oil;
- lavender;
- sweet fennel oil;
- rosemary;
- clove;
- bergamot;
- ginger and others.
Having received a mixture of base and essential oil, it should be placed in a bottle of dark glass and stored in a dry, dark place at room temperature.
How does anti-cellulite oil work?
Anti-cellulite oil when applied to the skin is designed to perform the following main functions:
- enrichment of subcutaneous fat with necessary vitamins and microelements;
- strengthening cell membranes, preventing their destruction;
- normalization of metabolic processes in skin cells;
- activation of lipid metabolism in cells;
- strengthening of the walls of blood vessels and capillaries;
- improvement of blood and lymph circulation in the skin layers;
- normalization of the balance of fluid and salts in tissues;
- removal of toxins from skin tissues;
- giving the skin smoothness, elasticity, elasticity.
How to massage from cellulite with oil?
Anti-cellulite massage is performed after a warm shower, bath or exercise. It should be borne in mind that in the areas that will be subjected to massage, there should be no damage, as well as large birthmarks and birthmarks. The oil should be applied to the skin, then proceed to massage.
With manual anti-cellulite massage, you should alternate various massage techniques (stroking, vibration, light tweaks and pattings). Performing a can vacuum massage, the jar needs to be moved by continuous circular movements clockwise in the direction of the venous outflow. You can also carry out the procedure with special rollers or brushes. Effectively
The duration of the massage with anti-cellulite oil should be at least 10-15 minutes for each problem zone. The procedure should be carried out daily for 1-2 months (depending on the severity of the problem). After the massage, it is advisable to lie under a warm blanket, drink hot tea.
It is worth remembering that the desired result can be achieved only if, in addition to using anti-cellulite oil, to maintain the right diet, exercise and give up harmful habits.