Self-massage To Eliminate Cellulite
Cellulite is a condition that is uncomfortable for some people. Now, although to treat it it is best to go to a medical professional, the recommended therapies can also be complemented with a healthy lifestyle and a self-massage to combat cellulite.
Do you want to know how to do it? We show you the steps to follow. Take note!
Fight cellulite with a good massage
Today we are going to show you how to perform a self-massage that serves as an ally to combat cellulite. Be sure to set aside a few minutes to dedicate to yourself. In addition, this will allow the products used to penetrate better and have a greater effect.
Step 1: a good homemade anti-cellulite cream
Fluid retention and accumulated fat in the buttocks and thighs is what forms orange peel skin. Sometimes this is also a health problem; since the circulation begins to be hindered.
Therefore, the first step to eliminate cellulite is to make an anti-cellulite cream, and better if it is homemade. How to do it?
Ingredients
- A tablespoon of coffee.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- One tablespoon of almond oil.
- The juice of half a lemon.
Preparation
According to a research carried out in 2018 by the University of the Americas, coffee acts as a tonic and exfoliator ; since it is able to reactivate circulation in critical areas. In addition, there are those who also use it to make creams capable of facilitating the breakdown of clumps of fat and providing firmness to the skin.
Combined with the acidic lemon juice, the results on the skin will improve and you will get a perfect recipe to fight cellulite naturally.
- The first thing is to mix the ingredients in a bowl.
- Now, in the same bowl, include a little of the shower gel itself. Remember that if it has a moisturizing action, it will be better.
- Stir it well and have it ready for the second step: massage.
Step 2: massage to reduce cellulite
Massages are used to improve blood circulation and reactivate lymphatic drainage while you relax.
Whether on the legs, head or neck; They relieve pain, tension and muscle stiffness, also allowing to avoid fluid retention and decrease the level of stress hormones.
If you perform this massage on your thighs every day, for example, you will see how little by little you reduce the incidence of cellulite. But you have to be constant, both in the morning and at night.
Step 3: steps prior to the anti-cellulite massage
The first thing is to take a shower; since it is better that the skin is clean and free of impurities. In fact, the ideal is that in the area of the legs and calves you let a stream of cool water fall in order to reactivate circulation, especially in case you have varicose veins.
At hand you will already have the coffee cream and oils that you will have made before, and to which you will have added a little of the hydrating shower gel. So put a good amount (the size of an almond) of anti-cellulite cream on your hands to warm it up.
Step 4: massage technique
Begin the massage of the legs from the bottom up, that is, from the calves to the thigh area. In this sense, the ideal is to move towards the heart in an ascending way; thus promoting circulation. Meanwhile, the area that goes from the knee to the thighs will be affected, since that is where the cellulite is concentrated.
The movements should be long, circular and slow to go up towards the stomach (in case you also have a little fat accumulated here). But remember that in this area the massage will be circular and softer; trying not to miss the coffee cream.
Use the palms of both hands and also your knuckles to exert a little more force and pressure. However, keep in mind that it is not about feeling pain; but just give the occasional pinch on the skin, picking it up and then stretching it with the help of the index and thumb.
If there is any area that you are not able to reach or where it is difficult to perform the massage, you can help yourself with a specific wooden brush for this task. Several studies have shown that they are adequate and promote circulation, including the following work by inventor Chia-Yu Cheng.
Go ahead and perform this self-massage to combat cellulite
As you can see, it is an easy massage to do whose key is to be constant during the morning and afternoon, every day.
Also, try to follow a healthy diet that does not lack fluids, antioxidants and fruits. Without forgetting to also do some exercise a day, even for half an hour. How about starting today?
