Cellulite is the appearance of dimpled or uneven skin, for which there are creams that are available to reduce the appearance of cellulite problems. However before you invest in those expensive creams here is a DIY ginger scrub recipe that you can use to reduce cellulite at home naturally.
BENEFITS:
Sugar- Ha great exfoliating properties. Makes skin soft.
Olive oil- Has great skin moisturizing properties and makes skin soft and supple.
Ginger- Increases circulation, makes skin elastic and helps prevent and reduce cellulite. Also has great anti-inflammatory properties.
Lemon zest- Helps lighten scars and spots on skin, lightens stretch marks and cellulite marks.
RECIPE FOR CELLULITE-BOOSTING LEMON-GINGER BODY SCRUB:
Things you need-
- 1/2 cup fine sugar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of ginger powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
Directions-
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger and the zest of one lemon.
Mix everything well and your scrub is ready!
Use it to massage damp skin right before a shower.
ADDITIONAL TIPS FOR PREVENTING CELLULITE-
1. Exfoliate
Exfoliating the skin is a great way to reduce cellulite. Start by using a coffee scrub to exfoliate the skin. Anti-cellulite coffee scrubs can be made at home without spending a lot of money. The scrub will exfoliate the skin in addition to providing improved circulation and helps get rid of the toxins in cellulite.
2. Massage
Mix pure castor oil and essential oils together and warm it. Use essential oils like grapefruit, lemon, and lavender essential oils. Massage the warm oil on the area for about 10 -15 mins. Massaging in a circular motion in cellulite areas is an ideal way to increase blood flow and break up fat deposits. Castor oil moisturizes the skin and enriches it from inside for an efficient treatment to reduce cellulite.
3. Dry Brush
Regular dry brushing helps to tighten the skin. Dry brushing helps to increase blood circulation, exfoliates the skin, making it softer and smoother. Rub coconut oil on the affected area and then use a dry brush to massage the coconut oil into your troubled areas for about 10 minutes daily to smooth the cellulite naturally.