Monday, February 2, 2009

Aromatherapy as a Cellulite Treatment

By Kellie J Moore

Diet and exercise can do a tremendous job at reducing cellulite. You should focus on healthy foods and exercises which not only burn fat but also work and tone the muscles around the problem area. But sometimes diet and exercise isn't enough.

When you only get minimal results from diet and exercise you start exploring other cellulite treatments that focus directly on the skin and fat. The treatments that have known to get results include radio waves, laser, massage and body wraps.

Cellulite massage is one of the easiest treatments you can do to help reduce the condition. Many people also use a cellulite cream along with the massage in order to increase the effectiveness. But not many people know that you can also use essentials oils to replace the cellulite cream.

Using essential oils is based on aromatherapy. The idea is that the massaging targets the skin and fat via touch, while the essentials oils influences the cellulite through your sense of smell and by absorption through the skin. Oils that are good for cellulite include those that increase blood circulation, remove toxins, decrease fluid retention and aid fat loss.

Outlined below are a list of cellulite reducing essential oils:

Juniper: a popular oil used to increase blood circulation, help burn away fat and reduce the occurrence of blocked pores. To massage in to the skin, place some drops into olive oil.

Rosemary: many aromatherapists and herbalists recommend this oil for a vast range of conditions. It is effect in boosting the metabolism and enhancing the circulation of blood through the skin and body. The improvement in circulation assists the body to remove toxins.

Lemongrass: an essential oil which has properties to reduce fluid build up and improve blood flow. This one is great for cellulite removal.

Grapefruit: a fantastic oil that is known to assist muscle fatigue, making the skin more firm and reducing fluid build up.

These are just some essential oils that you can use when massaging your problem areas to help remove the cellulite. There are others that also help cellulite reduction by increasing blood flow, reducing fluid build up and firming the skin. A herbalist or aromatherapist will be able to help you know more.

For women who are pregnant or might have some sort of medical condition it is best to ask a professional to make sure you are using oils that are safe. - 17944

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