Cellulite Home Remedies

Try these cellulite home remedies and cellulite removal tips including herbs for cellulite to get rid of the orange peel or dimpled skin. But what is cellulite? What causes cellulite?

Cellulite is a word that is used to describe skin dimpling or also referred to as orange peel and cottage cheese skin. It appears mostly on the butt and thighs and also sometimes at the back of the legs, upper arms, lower abdomen and below the breasts. The bumpy or lumpy looking skin is actually caused by fat deposits trapped in pockets beneath the skin, have accumulated and enlarged and are pushed up against the skin while tough, long connective cords pull the skin down causing an uneven skin.

Cellulite isn't a disease or disorder but most women consider it an unsightly appearance and cause them to feel self-conscious. In minor cases, it isn't obvious unless you pinch your skin. The bumpy and dimpled appearance is noticeable in severe cases.

According to some studies, cellulite affects 90 percent of pubertal women and especially those who are above 30. This happens due to many factors and among them are the thinning of skin due to aging causing it to lose its elasticity, overweight, poor and unhealthy diet, genetic, stress, sedentary and inactive lifestyle and the use of hormonal contraceptives.

Cellulite home remedies No. 1 - Lose weight

Even though thin women do get cellulite too, women who are overweighed are more prone to the dimpling of skin because of the excess fat. Dieting alone may help if you follow it but you are likely to gain it back once you stop. The first thing to do in your attempt to lose weight and maintain it is to have a specific goal. You must state how much you want to weigh.

The next step is to have a workable plan or a strategy. Your plan should include specific steps on how much weight you plan to lose in a week. To make it work you must reduce the amount of food you eat, eat healthy foods, increase your physical activities and do regular aerobic and strength training exercises. It is better if you can quit or reduce smoking, alcohol consumption and stress.

Cellulite home remedies No. 2 - Cellulite diet

Drinking at least 8 glasses of water is important because water not only keeps you hydrated but also removes toxins. Foods that inhibit the absorption and storage of fat, support healthy weight, increase metabolism and reduce the conversion of carbohydrates into fat are beneficial in weight management and in preventing and reducing cellulite.

Eating foods that contain L-carnitine such as tempeh or fermented soy cake, cod fish, avocado, dairy products and ground beef or taking L-carnitine supplement may help because the compound helps reduce fat mass, increase muscle mass and lead to weight loss. Another supplement that is beneficial is conjugated linoleic acids or CLA which is found in dairy products and meat. Other foods and supplements that are beneficial are fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, foods that are high in dietary fiber and low in fat, sodium and sugar.

Cellulite home remedies No. 3 - Cellulite exercise

Religiously doing both aerobic and strength training exercises are a sure way to burn the fats and calories, tone the body and and reduce cellulite. Aerobic exercise such as brisk walking, bicycling, jogging and running will not only burn the excess pounds but also help you maintain your weight. Strength training exercise which include weight training, resistance training and isometric training will make you use more energy and add muscle mass.

Some examples of cellulite exercises that can help reduce cellulite are basic squats and standing lunges. Watch this anti cellulite workout and follow along to help you reduce cellulite.

Cellulite home remedies No. 4 - Apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is produced through the fermentation of crushed apples. There are many anecdotal claims on the positive effects of apple cider vinegar in burning fat especially at the abdomen and removing cellulite. There are also many secondary effects of drinking diluted raw and organic apple cider vinegar with the "mother" such as suppressing appetite, strengthening the immune system and managing cholesterol levels.

Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water and drink it 3 times a day. If you don't like the taste, add honey to the solution. If you want to try using apple cider vinegar topically, combine an equal amount with coconut oil and massage it on the dimpled skin. You can also mix it with other oil such as fennel seed oil or rosemary herbal extract. Give yourself time to see the result because it isn't a miracle cure.

Cellulite home remedies No. 5 - Herbs for cellulite

Herbs are a popular home remedy for cellulite. The herbal extracts are available as massage oil, essential oil and health supplements. They are also used as ingredients in anti cellulite treatment creams, gels, moisturizers and lotions.

If you are looking for herbal anti cellulite treatment, look for those that stop the production of the enzyme that leads to fat storage, detoxify, improve circulation, increase skin elasticity and firmness and help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Some of the known anti cellulite herbs are as follows.

1. Gotu kola contains asiatic acid and madecassic acid that have antioxidant effects. These compounds assist in the synthesis of collagen and support tissue regeneration. Collagen production slows down with age and one of its roles is providing firmness to the skin.
   
   
   
2. Shea butter is natural complex fat complex fat which is extracted from the African shea nut. It is high in antioxidants. To use it as a home remedy for cellulite, mix shea butter with hemp oil, safflower oil or grape seed oil and massage it on the orange peel skin.
   
   
   
3. Lemongrass oil has firming action activities and is used as an anti cellulite treatment. It is best used when combined with jojoba oil which is a natural skin moisturizer, lemon peel and horsetail extract.

Other herbs that are used as natural cellulite remedies are extracts from birch leaves, butchers broom, green tea, ginkgo biloba, juniper berries, kelp, pink grapefruit, red mandarin and also seaweed.

Cellulite home remedies No. 6 - Massage for cellulite

Regular massage is helpful in increasing blood circulation and removing toxins and excess fluids in cellulite areas. You can do it yourself at home by applying anti cellulite oil or anti cellulite cream and massage the affected area. A more effective method is to do vigorous massage using a cellulite massager or cellulite control roller to help break down the fat and smoothen the uneven skin.

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