Cellulite is the bane of every woman's existence. Trust me, you aren't alone. I used to dread bikini season because of my pesky bumps, but I've learned a few at-home remedies that have helped reduce the appearance of cellulite. Of course, you won't see a miracle overnight, but the treatments offer noticeable results without the painful cost of in-store creams that can run you $50 and up. These DIY cellulite treatments are easy, gentle on the skin and all natural. Try it for yourself and massage your lumps goodbye!
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Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper can work wonders for cellulite! This is because it includes compounds that repair bad skin cells and eliminate toxins from your body. Consuming cayenne pepper in your daily diet can reduce the appearance of cellulite, but the way to maximize this benefit is to drink a combination of cayenne pepper, lemon and warm water. Consuming it twice daily for two months will show a noticeable difference.
Coffee scrub
You don't have to invest in a cellulite cream at the store when you start off with this scrub. Caffeine has skin tightening properties that are perfect for blasting cellulite. Take 1/4 cup of fresh ground coffee and mix it with three tablespoons of olive or coconut oil. Scrub on your legs and let it sit for at least 15 minutes. Try this treatment three times a week for a noticeable difference.
Gelatin
Gelatin in its natural form is rich in amino acids and helps repair sensitive connective skin tissues. Home Remedies for Life suggests turning your anti cellulite treatment into a dessert by combining honey, gelatin, and vanilla until it forms a marshmallow consistency. I love the edible option!
Juniper oil
This special berry helps fight cellulite by blocking liquid retention in the skin. In oil form, this ingredient can help blast the pesky bumps away. Massage a few tablespoons with 1/4 cup of olive oil. The treatment will take about a month before you start seeing results, but it will be worth it!
Seaweed
Many Asian women don't struggle with cellulite and it's most likely due to their diet and intake of seaweed. Seaweed helps remove toxins from the skin and reduces the appearance of bumps. If you don't love the taste, you can still use ground seaweed to create a DIY cellulite scrub. Mix three tablespoons of the ground ingredient with 1/4 cup of sea salt and olive oil. Let the mixture sit on your skin for 30 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is another magic ingredient to help blast cellulite fast. Take one cup of it and mix with two cups of water. Also, stir in a few tablespoons of honey and massage into the skin. Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes and scrub off with warm water.
Green tea
This one is a pretty simple remedy that doesn't involve any mixing! Simply drinking two cups of green tea a day can reduce the appearance of cellulite. Green tea helps blast fat and detoxifies the skin. Drink up and watch the magic happen!
Tomato paste
Tomato paste contains lycopene, which helps fight the breakdown of skin collagen. The best way to have the ingredient work to fight cellulite is to apply it directly to the skin daily. It can become your new shower beauty routine that won't disappoint. You'll just probably run out of tomato paste quicker.
Tangerine oil
Tangerine oil revitalizes the skin and helps to blast the fatty sections under your skin, which causes the undesireable bumps. Take a few drops and mix with 1/4 cup of olive oil. The trick to this is to really give yourself a deep massage.
Coconut cream
Cellulite creams can run up to hundreds of dollars! You can make your own with all natural ingredients. Mix together 3/4 cup of coconut oil with two tablespoons of beeswax and three tablespoons of witch hazel. Combine and then add a few drops of juniper oil, rosemary oil, grapefruit oil and cypress oil. The ingredients are made to wake up the skin and start the firming process.
