Use Aromatherapy As An Anti-Cellulite Treatment
Cellulite is a critical condition of the skin that requires good care and maintenance. Vigorous massage along with exercise can help in reducing cellulite build up.
Today Aromatic oils are not only used for arising senses, rather these essential oils can treat a variety of ailments. You must have tried a variety of creams and lotions to reduce cellulite build up, but have failed to get satisfactory result. Use aromatherapy oil as anti-cellulite measure and see the difference.
Cellulite is a collection of fats, waste and water that sits beneath the skin and gives ripple appearance and decreases blood circulation. Massage with aromatic oil can burn the excess fat, increase circulation and strengthen connective tissue. It can also help to tone the body and soften the skin by reducing water retention and detoxifying the blood.
There are few aromatic oils that help to fight cellulite. Lavender oil can be used after blending it with almond oil and olive oil. It can tone the skin very well and thus treat cellulite. While you massage using this blended oil, it will increase blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. This will also remove excess fat from your body.
Another great option is Jojoba oil. It is available in the form liquid wax and works as a great remedy for cellulite when used for massaging.
Grape seed oil blended with other oils gives an astringent effect. This oil contains fatty acids which helps to renew the skin and thus fights cellulite.
By mixing avocado oil with other carrier oil, cellulite build up can be controlled considerably.
Precautions
Anti-cellulite oil contains citrus oils that can cause photosensitivity when exposed to sun light and brown spots can occur on your skin. So it is advised by the therapist, not to use aromatic oil while going out in the sun.
Application
Before massage, take a warm bath. Finish your bath with a cold rinse. Now take a brush and gently rub the cellulite areas, starting from feet to the upward portion of your body. Now vigorous massage should be done, so that your body absorbs the oil properly. This will strengthen your joints and muscles as well.
