Homemade scrubs for cellulite
Content:
- The action of anti-cellulite scrubs
- Rules for the use of scrubs
- Cellulite coffee scrub
- Salt scrub for cellulite
- Sugar scrub for cellulite
- Honey scrub for cellulite
- Lemon cellulite scrub
Homemade scrubs for cellulite are a great help in the fight against lipodystrophy, this is how this problem is called in medical language, which is known to many women. You can prepare a composition that is beneficial to the skin and destructive to fat on your own, if you know which components will work most actively. Moreover, this does not require significant financial investments.
A properly prepared scrub can also partially replace anti-cellulite wraps, which are more time-consuming.
The action of anti-cellulite scrubs
One of the most significant differences between anti-cellulite scrubs and body wraps is their effect on the body. It will take some time for the wrap to take effect, sometimes up to an hour. The scrub starts working almost instantly. The ingredients in self-made body cleansers trigger many processes in the body.
The action of anti-cellulite scrubs is as follows:
- The pores on the skin are deeply cleansed. They get the opportunity to fully perform their most important function, namely, they allow the dermis to "breathe", saturating it with oxygen from the outside.
- Resorption of plaques located in the blood vessels occurs. As a result, blood flow increases, toxins are removed from the body faster. It has long been known that they are the cause of the formation of cellulite.
- As a result of the activation of metabolism, fat cells are involved in this process. As a result, they begin to dissolve and transform into the energy the body needs.
- The dead skin layer is removed, starting the natural process of its regeneration.
- During the procedure, self-massage is performed by actively rubbing the product into the skin.
- Local detoxification is achieved through the work of the active ingredients that make up the scrub.
With regular use of anti-cellulite scrubs, the skin becomes smooth and elastic, and cellulite gradually disappears. However, it should be understood that it is impossible to achieve an effect using exclusively scrubs. At the same time, it is necessary to engage in physical exercises, monitor nutrition, and do anti-cellulite massage. If time and money allows, then you can contact a specialized clinic for the treatment of cellulite.
Rules for the use of scrubs
Preparing a useful and effective remedy to fight cellulite at home is a snap. However, if you do not know the rules for using scrubs, then you can harm your health. Firstly, there are categories of people who are contraindicated to use such funds.
They should not be used for the following diseases and conditions of the body:
- The period of bearing a child;
- The presence of open wounds on the skin, or fresh scars and scars at the site of the intended treatment;
- Obesity;
- Diseases in the acute stage;
- Skin infections;
- Hypersensitivity of the skin.
Secondly, before you start preparing a recipe, you should carefully familiarize yourself with all the components that make up them. It is desirable that they are always freely available (in this way it will be possible to exclude skipping a session to combat cellulite). In addition, a person should not be allergic to any of the components that make up the product applied to the skin.
In addition, you need to consider the following recommendations regarding the use of anti-cellulite scrubs:
- Before starting the procedure, it is advisable to perform a simple test for individual sensitivity. To do this, the prepared composition must be applied to the elbow bend. If within 60 minutes an allergic reaction in the form of redness or itching has not occurred on the skin, then the product can be used fearlessly. The same should be done with all new scrubs.
- It is important to steam the skin well before starting the procedure. To do this, take hot water into the bathtub and spend at least 20 minutes in it. Care should be taken to keep the water cool and to add it all the time.
- The scrub should only be applied to areas of concern. You should not treat the entire body surface with an anti-cellulite scrub. The scrub is applied along the massage lines.
- You need to rub the prepared mixture in a circular motion. At this time, you can tap on the skin with the pads of your fingers or directly with your palms.
- Massage is almost inseparable from the procedure for fighting cellulite with scrubs. You need to massage each problem area for 5 minutes.
- Normal to dry skin should not be scrubbed more than twice a week.
- After the end of the session, the body scrub must be washed off with warm water. It is best to use either filtered or still mineral water for this purpose.
- An anti-cellulite agent applied at the end of the procedure helps to enhance the effect.
Considering all these rules, it will be possible to equate the home procedure for fighting cellulite with the salon. The most important thing is to choose a scrub recipe that suits your skin type and personal preferences.
Cellulite coffee scrub
Coffee scrub for cellulite is not without reason popular with women. The fact is that the particles of ground coffee or coffee grounds give an excellent peeling effect. The pores are cleared of dirt and grease, blood vessels dilate, excess fluid is removed from the cells, all this happens thanks to the caffeine included in the scrub. Natural antioxidants have a rejuvenating effect.
To prepare a coffee scrub for cellulite, you need to take only natural ground coffee. You need to pay attention to its expiration date and storage conditions.
Instead of ground coffee, you can use the coffee grounds that are left over from strong brewed coffee. But the composition of the grounds should not contain milk, cream, sugar and other additives.
The coffee grounds can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. The coffee should be pre-boiled, not just poured over with boiling water.
To prepare a scrub, the grains must be ground and mixed with any shower gel so that the composition acquires a thick consistency.
There are also other variations of coffee anti-cellulite scrubs. You can add to coffee:
- Tincture of hot pepper and a few drops of olive oil (such a scrub is kept in a dark place for a week before use);
- Natural yogurt (6 tablespoons) and a spoonful of brandy (for 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds);
- Honey, while the proportion of honey - coffee should be 2 to 1.
Salt scrub for cellulite
Salt-based scrub perfectly removes keratinized dermis particles, accelerates cell regeneration, and enhances blood circulation. Sea salt nourishes the skin with microelements that make up its composition, including: iron, iodine, magnesium, etc. After this procedure, the skin will resemble a velvet peach in tactile sensations.
To prepare a scrub, you need to mix sea salt with olive oil and add 3 drops of essential orange and rosemary oils, which have a pronounced anti-cellulite effect.
Also, various variations of the preparation of a salt scrub for cellulite are possible:
- Salt + honey (mixed in equal proportions);
- Coffee + sea salt (mixed in equal proportions);
- Salt + cane sugar + vegetable oil (3 tablespoons of sugar and salt per 100 ml of oil);
- Salt + olive oil + zest of one lemon or grapefruit.
Sugar scrub for cellulite
Sugar scrub is best done with cane sugar. It is in it that there are useful vitamins and minerals that will nourish the skin. However, you need to find real cane sugar, not the regular white sugar that many manufacturers simply tint.
A feature of this scrub is that in the process of its direct application and rubbing, the size of sugar particles decreases. As a result, a smooth transition from hard peeling to gentle cleansing is achieved. Melting sugar grains avoids excessive skin irritation.
The following composition is considered to be a classic recipe for making a sugar scrub for cellulite: for one glass of sugar, take half a glass of any oil (better than olive or grape), add 10 drops of orange or grapefruit essential oil to it. All this must be mixed and applied to the steamed skin with massage movements.
Of course, a sugar scrub for cellulite can be used with coffee grounds, honey, and sea salt. You can choose any recipe that will suit your individual preferences.
Honey scrub for cellulite
Honey scrub for cellulite has a pronounced tightening effect, has an effect similar to lifting procedures, helps to normalize the water-salt balance, and accelerates the process of lipolysis.
Honey contains a huge amount of trace elements, which it transfers to the skin during a cleansing session.
To prepare the composition, you need to take one tablespoon of honey and mix it with 4 tbsp. spoons of oatmeal. One tablespoon of heavy cream can be added to liquefy the mass.
Most often, honey is combined with various products that enhance the exfoliating effect. In addition to oatmeal, it can be ground coffee made from natural coffee beans, lemon juice, egg white, strawberries or currants, and rice flour.
As for the honey itself, its candied form is best for making a scrub. Due to the presence of solid particles in it, the abrasive effect is significantly increased. After the massage, the scrub should be left on the skin for a few minutes. This will saturate it with useful substances and enhance the anti-cellulite effect. After the procedure, rinse off the honey scrub under running warm water.
Lemon cellulite scrub
To prepare a lemon scrub for cellulite, you need to take 2 tbsp. tablespoons of olive oil, add 5 tbsp. tablespoons of sea salt, the juice of half a lemon, 6 drops of lemon essential oil and the zest of a whole fruit. Such a loading dose of vitamin C will allow you to achieve the maximum anti-cellulite effect. Sea salt can be replaced with sugar, oatmeal, ground apricot seeds, and coffee grounds.
Complementing the fight against cellulite with scrubs by maintaining an active lifestyle, proper nutrition, taking vitamins, adhering to a drinking regimen, giving up bad habits, anti-cellulite massage and using anti-cellulite creams, you can see the desired effect in the shortest possible time.
The author of the article: Gordievskaya Valeria Sergeevna, cosmetologist, specially for the site ayzdorov.ru
