| Aromatherapy oils have many therapeutic benefits | | | | Massage is well known in helping with circulation. |
| that extend beyond them improving mood by simply | | | | Certain types of massage are specialized in improving |
| smelling nice! It is these benefits that can be | | | | the flow of lymph. Called lymphatic drainage, this |
| combined with self-massage to improve the | | | | massage is characterized by very soft strokes that |
| appearance of cellulite. Whilst even the most | | | | go in certain directions associated with the body's |
| expensive store-bought creams and treatments | | | | circulatory system. In contrast, some types of |
| won't eliminate cellulite permanently, the appearance | | | | cellulite treatments that mimic massage in different |
| of cellulite can be improved with regular treatments, | | | | ways - by incorporating suction cups and other tools |
| and this extends to in-home remedies. This article will | | | | - draw on the tradition of deep tissue massage. The |
| discuss why self-massage can help, and what | | | | upshot of all this is that people wanting to try this |
| aromatherapy oils and carrier bases lend themselves | | | | form of home massage have a choice in what type |
| to this home spa experience. With a little daily | | | | of strokes and pressure they will use. |
| persistence, these nurturing remedies can save you | | | | There are a number of different carrier oils that can |
| some money too! | | | | be used. These include rosehip, jojoba, grape seed, |
| There are three essential oils that are particularly | | | | and avocado oil. Some of these oils are generally |
| recommended for cellulite treatment. These are | | | | used in smaller amounts, so a mixture is actually |
| juniper, lavender, and rosemary. Juniper and rosemary | | | | good. |
| are both diuretic oils that stimulate the flow of blood | | | | * Avocado - this oil penetrates deeply, thus it will |
| and lymph, improve circulation, and reduce puffiness, | | | | carry the essential oils more deeply into the skin, |
| swelling, and water retention. These qualities are | | | | increasing their effectiveness. It also has a softening |
| important in relation to cellulite when you consider | | | | effect, and tends to be mixed with other carrier oils. |
| that it is the result of fluid accumulation in the fatty | | | | * Grape seed oil has a mild astringent effect, which is |
| layer of the skin. This happens when there are | | | | good for toning the skin. Also quite nourishing, grape |
| problems in the microcirculation, and its' believed to | | | | seed has linoleic acid in it, an essential fatty acid. |
| be associated with our hormones - especially | | | | Essential fatty acids are important for healthy cell |
| estrogen. | | | | membranes. Grape seed oil can be used in larger |
| Lavender is a beautifully scented oil that is relaxing | | | | quantities, and is often used as a base with other |
| and great for stress. But it also has benefits for the | | | | carrier oils mixed in. |
| skin. It is toning, and has a revitalizing effect. When | | | | * Rosehip also contains essential fatty acids, this time |
| these oils are combined with a therapeutic carrier oil, | | | | GLA. Whilst generally used as an anti aging oil on the |
| they can be massaged into the skin for a good | | | | face, it is a good source of vitamin C which is |
| alternative cellulite remedy. | | | | important in skin health. |
| Carrier oils are important when using aromatherapy. | | | | * Jojoba - though actually a liquid wax, jojoba is |
| Not only do they have a nourishing effect on their | | | | similar in structure to the oils in our skin, and has |
| own, but some oils can be irritating when applied | | | | antioxidant properties. It is more expensive and is |
| directly to the skin. This is especially true of sensitive | | | | absorbed quickly, making it best in mixture of carrier |
| skin types. Another point to consider is that the | | | | oils when used in an anti-cellulite massage. |
| essential oils are usually quite thin compared to regular | | | | Aromatherapy cellulite remedies can be a lovely |
| oil, and more expensive when you compare volume. | | | | experience, providing benefits on many levels. As well |
| The carrier oil allows the essential oil to be massaged, | | | | as improving circulation and skin tone, with the use of |
| rather than being absorbed too quickly. And massage | | | | massage they can help women improve the |
| is integral to using aromatherapy effectively when it | | | | appearance of cellulite. Their scent can also make this |
| comes to cellulite. | | | | a pampering and destressing daily experience. |