How to Get Rid of Cellulite with Aromatherapy

Excessive amounts of fat, toxins and fluids are deposited under the skin and this leads to cellulite. It is mostly seen in women. Cellulite causes the skin surface to pucker or dimple. The skin thus appears to be lumpy. It is usually found around the thighs, butt, tummy and back of the arms. Anyone can have cellulite though it is affected by various factors like age, gender etc. Various treatments have been used for cellulite reduction in the past. Aromatherapy is increasingly being used to treat cellulite nowadays.

What is cellulite?

Cellulite is not related to obesity. Underweight women can get cellulite. What leads to cellulite? Usually, it passes on from one generation to another. So a mother is most likely to pass it on to her daughter and so on. The female hormone; estrogen affects cellulite formation. More and more cellulite can be seen during menstruation and pregnancy. Cellulite formation also intensifies during estrogen therapy. Men do not have estrogen in their body and this is the reason that they don't suffer from cellulite. Also, they have a thicker skin. There are several other factors too which aggravate cellulite formation like smoking, fiber deficient diet and inactive lifestyle. Excessive consumption of salt and fat can lead to cellulite.

Aromatherapy is an ancient medical therapy in which plant extracts are used for treatment. Essential oils form the basis of aromatherapy and now they are being used for cellulite reduction.

Of course aromatherapy alone cannot reduce all the cellulite. Dietary modifications are also required. To combat cellulite, one need to work out regularly, drink lots of water, decrease fat intake, avoid coffee and eats lots of fruits especially those rich in vitamin C. If the following lifestyle modifications are done along with aromatherapy, then the results will definitely be good.

Aromatherapy: the best anti-cellulite treatment available!

The anti-cellulite treatment with aromatherapy works in two ways. The essential oils reduce the accumulated liquids, waste matter and toxins. All this improves the blood circulation. For cellulite reduction, people usually go for aromatherapy massage and bath. A number of essential oils are used for combating cellulite; the common ones are Citrus, Lemon, Juniper, Rosemary, Lemongrass, Geranium and Grapefruit oil.

You can undergo aromatherapy anti-cellulite treatment at home. Just put few drops (5-10) of the essential oil in the bath water and let it be there for at least 15 minutes. You can do this once a week. During this time, the oils will penetrate into the skin and improve the circulation. They have a diuretic action.

Massage is the best option for cellulite reduction as far as aromatherapy is concerned. It is quite effective because the oils are applied directly on the affected body parts like thighs, buttocks etc. This detoxifies the skin and improves the blood circulation. Essential oils are diluted before they can be used and base oils are used for this purpose. These base or carrier oils are obtained from various vegetables. The common base oils used for massaging are Almond, Jojoba and Avocado. The essential oils can irritate your skin and you should thus be careful while using them. Don't forget to read the instruction before you use them.

Aromatherapy rejuvenates the body and the mind. Its role in cellulite reduction has gained popularity all over. The oils reduce the fat and toxins in your skin and give it a refreshing new look. The skin cells regenerate, the circulation improves and you skin glows like never before!