Getting a massage or doing one yourself will improve the appearance of cellulite as it stimulates the circulation and removes toxins from the tissues to be flushed out by the lymph glands. Deep tissue or sports massage is better for this than light aromatherapy massage as sports massage gets deep into the tissues, smoothing and manipulating.
It can be uncomfortable at the time, but has a wonderful effect on the skin and muscles, and once you get used to deep massage you will start to enjoy it and you will most definitely notice the effects upon your body, as sports massage tones skin and muscle, breaks down the inflexible cell membranes that cause the appearance of cellulite, and stimulates your immune system, making you feel full of energy and far more likely to exercise then you normally would!
One form of self-massage that you can do yourself in the shower is body brushing; use a brush with natural bristles and work in a circular motion, starting at your legs and working upwards (always use upward motions towards the heart to stimulate good bloodflow). This movement starts to break down the congestion in the fatty areas around the hips and thighs, and will most certainly bring a glow to your skin! Wet brushing is milder than dry, but either will exfoliate the top layers of the skin and stimulate the lower layers, which will improve their appearance and make your skin feel a lot smoother.
There are several aromatherapy oils that can help you lose cellulite, but you should always read labels carefully and be aware of any contraindications. Useful oils include the citrus oils grapefruit, orange, and lemon and the relaxing and uplifting oils bergamot and geranium.
If you want to reduce cellulite it can be helped by minimising the toxins within the body whether caused by the environment or your eating habits. Food produced without the use of pesticides or over-refinement is best, with organic food being the ultimate choice, and fruit and vegetables should be eaten raw where possible as cooking diminishes their natural goodness.
Bear in mind that cellulite is made worse by a sedentary lifestyle, stress, drug abuse, smoking and drinking. I’m not saying that you should never again have a nice glass of wine, but keep it well within the recommended daily amount and never save up all your units and binge! Not only will you have a miserable hangover, but your liver and kidneys will have to work overtime to rid your body of the alcohol you have imbibed, as alcohol is simply poison to the body, and any left- over toxins tend to end up within your fat cells causing cellulite.
