To give us the massage we will use the fingertips and the knuckles. Always in an upward direction, we will affect more in the thigh area, as it is the most problematic.
The cellulite is a condition quite uncomfortable for some people. However, far from thinking about undergoing an economically expensive treatment, we can try something that we have more at hand: the self-massage to eliminate cellulite.
Today we are going to discover how to perform a self-massage to eliminate effective cellulite. In fact, when we apply our anti-cellulite cream we must have time. Massaging the area will allow the product to penetrate better and have a greater effect.
Eliminate cellulite with a good massage
Step 1: a good homemade anti-cellulite cream
Fluid retention and fat accumulated in the buttocks and thighs is what forms orange peel. Sometimes this is also a health problem as circulation begins to be impaired.
Therefore, the first step to eliminate cellulite is to make our anti-cellulite cream, better if it is homemade. Let’s see how we can do it.
Ingredients
- A tablespoon of coffee.
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- A tablespoon of almond oil.
- The juice of half a lemon.
Preparation
Too easy. Coffee is an excellent tonic and a wonderful exfoliant that will reactivate circulation in critical areas.
Some people also use it to make creams to reduce gut so, as you can see, it will be excellent for cellulite. Combined with the acidic juice of the lemon its power of action will be greater.
- The first thing we will do is mix all the ingredients in a bowl. The mixture obtained may seem a bit strange to you, but we assure you that it is very effective.
- Now, in the same bowl, include a little of your own shower gel, the one you usually use. Remember that if they have a moisturizing action it will be much better.
- Stir it well and have it ready for the second step, that is, our anti-cellulite massage.
Step 2: massage to reduce cellulite
Massages are the best allies to improve our blood circulation and reactivate lymphatic drainage. Also, they are very relaxing.
Whether in the legs, head or neck… massages relieve pain, tension and muscle stiffness, also allowing us to avoid fluid retention and lower the level of stress hormones.
If you do this massage on your thighs daily you will see how you gradually reduce the incidence of cellulite. But you have to be constant, do it in the morning and at night every day.
Step 3: steps prior to the anti-cellulite massage
The first thing is to take a shower, the skin must be clean and free of impurities. Ideally, in the area of the legs and calves, let yourself drop a stream of freshwater, to reactivate circulation in case you have varicose veins.
Let’s go to the muscle area now. By hand you will already have the coffee cream and oils that we have previously made, to which you will have added a little of your hydrating shower gel. Put a good part of anti-cellulite cream on your hands to warm it up.
Step 4: massage technique
We will start the massage from the bottom up, that is, from the calves to the thigh area. The ideal is to always go towards the ever-rising heart, thus promoting circulation.
We will affect more in the area that goes from the knee to the thighs since that is where our cellulite is concentrated.
The movements should be long, slow and then we go up to the stomach, in case you also have a little fat accumulated here.
But remember, in our gut the massage will be circular and smooth. Try not to miss the coffee cream while you do the massage.
In this self-massage, we will use the palm of both hands and also the knuckles. It is important since with the knuckles and the fingertips we will be able to exert a little more force and a little pressure (but, eye, we should not feel pain).
The movements will be long and circular, making the occasional pinch on the skin, picking it up and then stretching it with the help of the index and thumb. It is very effective.
If there is an area that you cannot reach or where it is difficult for you to carry out the massage correctly, you can help yourself with a specific wooden brush for massages on the legs. They are adequate and promote circulation.
As you can see, it is a very easy massage to do, but the key is to be constant: morning and afternoon every day.
Try to follow a healthy diet where liquids, antioxidants and fruits are not lacking, and also do some exercise a day, even if it’s half an hour. How about we start today? Eliminate cellulite is possible.