Among the many tools recommended in the fight against excess kilograms and cellulite, one of the most common is apple cider vinegar. Recipes on its basis attract attention due to its simplicity and relative cheapness of this product. Let's try to understand in detail how this remedy is effective and how it is possible to use apple vinegar from cellulite.
Apple cider vinegar: good or bad?
As the name implies, this vinegar is obtained from apples. It contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, lactic, citric, oxalic and malic acids, trace elements such as potassium, sodium, calcium, silicon, iron, magnesium, copper, phosphorus and sulfur, as well as a whole complex of useful enzymes. If you start with the chemical composition of apple cider vinegar can have a very beneficial effect on the body, tighten and rejuvenate the skin, help remove slags, get rid of stagnant phenomena, help with cellulite. In addition, it reduces appetite - which explains its popularity as a means to lose weight.
However, do not forget that vinegar is an acid, and when eaten, it can have a destructive effect on tooth enamel and gastric mucosa. In addition, when applied to the skin for a long time, the occurrence of allergic reactions and even chemical burns.
Thus, the use of apple cider vinegar against cellulite is quite an effective tool, but it should be used cautiously, observing safety measures. In addition, the positive effect on the body largely depends on the purity and quality of the product, so when buying, you need to pay attention to the vinegar does not contain extraneous chemical additives. If they are available, it can be a synthetic product that does not have useful properties.
Wraps with apple cider vinegar
By its effectiveness, wraps and compresses are considered the most effective means of cellulite. Before the procedure, it is advisable to pre-clean the skin and warm it up with a massage (hand, massage mitt or other massage device), then apply the body to the body, wrap the food wrap and cover with a blanket or put on warm clothes. The wrapping procedure lasts no more than 30-40 minutes and is repeated no more often than once in 2-3 days.
Compositions for wrapping:
- A mixture of the same parts of apple cider vinegar and water. For a stronger effect, you can add 4-6 drops of essential oil of orange.
- Mix 1 cup of honey and apple cider vinegar, add flour until soft dough is applied, which is applied to problem areas, tampering with food film. You can use for wrapping just a mixture of honey and apple cider vinegar.
Wraps are contraindicated in hypertension, at any time of pregnancy, with diseases of the cardiovascular system and varicose veins.
Other uses of apple cider vinegar from cellulite
- Wiping. Problem areas can be ground with a solution of apple cider vinegar (1: 6) with massage movements for 10 minutes. Also for grinding, you can use a mixture of honey, vinegar and water in a ratio of 2: 2: 1.
- Compresses. Apple cider vinegar is mixed with water in equal proportions, add 2 drops of essential oils of bergamot, peppermint and eucalyptus.
In the resulting mixture, wet gauze, attach to the problem area and fix the food film for 40-60 minutes. The time interval is determined individually. Compress should be immediately removed if there is a burning sensation and discomfort. - Massage with apple cider vinegar. For massage use olive or almond oil, mixed with apple cider vinegar in a proportion of 3: 1.
And it should be remembered that vinegar has an irritating effect on the skin, therefore, after using it, you must take a shower and apply moisturizing cream.