Millions of women want to know how to lose cellulite - that lumpy, dimpled, layer of fat that develops on the thighs and stomach. Try a cellulite home remedy that works to reduce this unsightly problem.
Getting rid of cellulite takes time and committment but it can be done. There are creams on the market that help but there are other ways that also work. These "how to lose cellulite" home remedies are inexpensive and whatever you choose to try, it is important that you do it consistently over time.
Dry body brushing will help you get rid of cellulite if done on a daily basis. Not only that but it will also improve the appearance of your skin all over your body. It is a favorite remedy for people who are losing weight to prevent sagging skin.
Body brushing stimulates blood circulation, removes dead skin cells, and removes toxins from the skin cells through the lymphatic system and gives it a glowing, youthful appearance.
You should not use just any brush for body brushing. A natural bristle brush with a long handle so you can easily brush hard to reach areas of the body is best. You can buy these on line for less than $10.00.
You need to do your body brushing just before you take a bath or shower. Some prefer to do it in the morning because it is invigorating but if you normally bathe in the evening, do it then. Always brush towards the heart. Start with your feet and gently brush upwards over your legs on all sides. Pay particular attention to areas with cellulite - at least five minutes. Then do your hands and arms, brushing upward. Reach behind you and brush up on your back and sides. On your stomach you can use a circular motion. Do not brush on delicate skin areas like on your breasts and face.
Along with dry brushing use one or more of the following cellulite home remedies:
Drink tea. Both black and green tea contain Thephylline which will increase circulation in the subcutaneous layer of fat. Green tea is a strong diuretic and it is an antioxidant.
Gotu kola increases new collagen formation, improves circulation, and reduces fluid retention.
Ginkgo Biloba improves circulation. It gives some people headaches but reducing the dosage usually remedies this.
Dandelion reduces fluid retention. You can eat the leaves in a salad, make a tea with the leaves or root or take dandelion capsules.
Just increasing the antioxidants in your diet will aid cellulite reduction. You can also take Vitamin C in tablet form. Take 1000 grams three times a day.
These "how to lose cellulite" remedies will only work if you do them every day. You can skip a day now and then but doing the body brushing and taking herbs in a hit or miss fashion will not do the trick. If you are overweight, you will also need to get your body weight down. There are many diets on the internet but after years of dieting I have found that just cutting out all white flour, sugar, rice, and potatoes is about all I need to do to keep my weight under control. No counting calories, grams of fat, or grams of carbohydrates.
Massaging cellulite areas several times a week with a herbal oil can improve the appearance and smoothness of the skin.
CelluTight Massage Oil made by Native Remedies is a combination of herbal oils that have proven to be beneficial to skin health and tone.