The main reason for the appearance of cellulite is slow blood circulation. Its speed is influenced by lifestyle, physical activity, nutrition and individual characteristics of a person. All anti-cellulite procedures: baths, wraps, massages are aimed at speeding up the exchange of lymph and blood to empty fat cells of stagnant fluid. To do this, use bath salts, oils and other natural ingredients that stimulate blood circulation and trigger lipolysis.
Many people love massage for its pleasant sensations and quick results. A course of home anti-cellulite massage can significantly reduce cellulite, and at the same time get rid of several extra pounds. The main thing is to choose a high-quality oil that will enhance and consolidate the effect.
Benefits of anti-cellulite massage
Anti-cellulite massage is useful not only for those who have already noticed a lumpy mesh on their body, but also for those with smooth, elastic skin. Such procedures have a preventive and therapeutic effect, positively affecting blood vessels, muscles and, first of all, the skin. During the massage, the skin is actively compressed and unclenched, body temperature rises, and the rate of blood and lymphatic exchange becomes faster. These simple steps give an amazing effect:
- The skin restores turgor, becomes more elastic and toned;
- The massage removes excess fluid, which removes swelling and centimeters in problem areas;
- Evens out skin texture and tone, making stretch marks less noticeable;
- Relieves muscle tension after sports;
- Strengthens the walls of blood vessels, normalizes blood circulation, prevents the deposition of salt in the joints;
- Increases overall body tone.
Manual massage, including self-massage, is considered more effective than hardware procedures, since changes become visible after just a few sessions. Many people use this when they need to quickly get in shape for an event or vacation. The effect is enhanced by properly selected massage oil. It should have a natural composition without impurities and contain components that will help with a specific problem.
Why does the skin become loose?
The causes of sagging body skin may be as follows:
- aging. You will not find a person who will have beautiful skin at 80 years old. Typically, flabbiness occurs closer to the 40th birthday;
- heredity. A person begins to age at the age of 25. This is a natural process. But for some it happens earlier, for others later. It all depends on what is in the genes;
- insufficient muscle tone. If they are sluggish, then the skin of the body will have a flabby appearance. If muscle activity is insufficient, then the blood supply to the skin also suffers;
- childbirth. The skin of the abdomen, which has stretched during pregnancy, should return to its original shape. But this doesn't always happen. Even during pregnancy, there is a sign that indicates the possibility of sagging body skin after childbirth. We're talking about stretch marks;
- weight loss If a woman has lost excess weight, but very abruptly, this can provoke the appearance of “excess fat”;
- stress, internal diseases. All this affects the body, skin, and its condition.
Due to the above-mentioned reasons, blood circulation in the skin worsens, less elastin and collagen are produced. And outwardly it manifests itself as loose skin of the body.
Which oil is best for anti-cellulite massage?
In cosmetology, oils are divided into two groups: basic and essential. The former are used for skin care, protection, moisturizing, softening. Essential ones are included in the composition in order to complement the action of the basic ones, to benefit from aromatherapy, to gently influence the emotional sphere and to add a pleasant aroma to the product.
If you look a little deeper into the topic, you can divide base oils into four more categories:
- Stabilizing , that is, oils that are stable and do not oxidize when mixed. They are hypoallergenic and often become the basis for various cosmetics. This category includes jojoba oil, sesame seed oil, and marula seed oil.
- Caring oils, that is, oils that best care for the skin: nourish, protect against UV exposure, accelerate regeneration, soften, moisturize. These include olive oil, avocado oil, macadamia oil, almond oil, grape seed oil, etc.
- Active - those that quickly oxidize after application to the body. This is elderberry, cranberry, and caraway oil. As a rule, they are not used in anti-cellulite cosmetics.
- Butters are fatty and dense oils that have a solid consistency but quickly melt on the skin: coconut, shea, shea butter.
To combat cellulite, it is best to choose caring oils or batters, be sure to add one or more essential oils to them. They also differ in action:
- Juniper, chamomile, cedar, pine, sandalwood, and rosemary oils are suitable for lymphatic drainage and removal of toxins
- To warm up the body and improve blood circulation, oils of cinnamon, black pepper, ginger, tea tree, lemongrass, cypress, cloves, and thyme are suitable.
- For weight loss and the breakdown of subcutaneous fat , mint, bergamot, orange, tangerine, grapefruit, lemon, sage, and cypress oils are suitable.
- For lifting and elasticity of the skin , lavender, rosewood, rose, patchouli, geranium, rosemary, and ginger oil are suitable.
Cosmetological measures
The sagging skin of the abdomen after losing weight can be removed a little at home using some procedures. They will help make the frame made of collagen fibers denser and improve the internal structure of the skin. If you want to ensure the strength of the fibers, then you need to provide regular and proper care. You can do massages, wraps and peelings at home.
With the help of massage you can improve the tone of the skin, and it is important to use special oil. If we talk about the simplest option, then the massage is performed with your hands. Vacuum massage also has an excellent effect on the skin. Flabbiness is also removed with the help of hydromassage, where the water temperature constantly changes.
Wraps are a good way to help speed up metabolic processes, fat burning processes, tighten the skin, and saturate it with nutrients. Here a certain mixture is applied to the skin (the most popular are honey-mustard, cocoa, honey-oil) and wrapped with film. This allows you to insulate the problem area of the skin and improve it.
Peels help tighten the abdominal skin and remove sagging abdominal skin after childbirth. Thanks to the activation of regeneration, the dead layer of the skin is exfoliated. Here you need to use a special scrub, which can be purchased or prepared independently.
TOP 10 massage oils for cellulite
We have compiled a list of the best oils for massaging problem areas and body care that really help get rid of cellulite.
Grapefruit oil
A massage with grapefruit oil normalizes blood circulation and restores nutrition to cells, as a result of which they are freed from excess water, and cellulite gradually disappears. The oil is rich in vitamins and organic acids, which cleanse the blood of accumulated toxins and effectively break down fatty deposits. The aroma of grapefruit reduces cravings for sweets, improves mood, and helps relieve anxiety and stress.
Rosemary oil
Rosemary oil has powerful antiseptic and regenerating properties. It restores the water-lipid balance, increases skin elasticity, accelerates the healing of post-acne, scars, scars, stretch marks. The oil is an excellent prevention of cellulite: it stimulates local blood circulation, softens rough skin and reduces the accumulation of fat in cells. The intense aroma of rosemary stabilizes the emotional background, relaxes, and relieves headaches.
Geranium oil
Geranium oil improves the resorption of scars and evens out skin tone, soothes inflammation and even normalizes sugar levels and hormonal levels. Its anti-inflammatory properties are used to combat cellulite, stretch marks and acne. When adding oil to the composition, it enhances the effect of other components, and its aroma restores internal harmony and helps in the fight against apathy and depression.
Lemon oil
Lemon oil is widely used in cosmetology and anti-cellulite procedures due to its fat-burning and whitening effects. With regular use, the oil evens out the relief and tone of the skin, increases the elasticity and firmness of the body, and makes stretch marks and vascular networks less noticeable. Lemon will restore skin tone, and its invigorating aroma will awaken energy.
Lime oil
Lime oil is very similar in effect to lemon oil. It also increases skin elasticity and tone, regulates sebum production, brightens and evens out skin texture. Like all citrus fruits, lime stimulates metabolism and blood circulation, removes fluid, helping to sculpt the figure, get rid of cellulite and excess weight. Its complex aroma with a slight bitterness increases concentration and induces positive thoughts.
Orange oil
Orange oil is used in the vast majority of anti-cellulite cosmetics and is rightfully considered the most effective natural remedy for this problem. The toning and smoothing properties of the oil can make the skin softer, smooth out wrinkles, and relieve swelling. Orange intensively moisturizes the skin and maintains optimal fluid balance in the cells. Its sweet citrus aroma helps fight insomnia and stress, improves psycho-emotional health and keeps appetite under control.
Lemongrass oil
Lemongrass has a warming effect that literally “drowns” fat in cells, smoothing cellulite and increasing skin elasticity. Like lemon, it has brightening and anti-inflammatory properties, refreshing and transforming the skin. Lemongrass helps eliminate toxins, improves the functioning of the lymphatic system and deeply moisturizes. Its aroma tones, improves performance and memory, and gives a powerful boost of energy.
Cinnamon oil
Cinnamon is also a warming oil; it has a soft, pleasant aroma and, unlike citrus oils, a denser consistency. It contains a record amount of antioxidants that strengthen and rejuvenate the skin and effectively fight cellulite, especially in the early stages. Cinnamon is added to massage mixtures for a tonic, restorative and nourishing effect. Its spicy aroma causes mild euphoria and helps overcome anxiety and depression.
Sweet almond oil
Almond oil helps the skin restore its former elasticity and increases its ability to regenerate. A massage using this oil will reduce body volume by removing excess fluid. At the same time, sweet almond oil normalizes the water balance in the cells, returning the skin to a fresh, toned appearance. It effectively smoothes cellulite, scars, stretch marks and other relief imperfections. The oil is rich in omega-9 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins E and K, which are incredibly beneficial for any skin.
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is a natural antioxidant that contains large amounts of vitamin E. It helps the skin retain moisture, resist the harmful effects of toxins, and stimulate collagen synthesis for youthful and elastic skin. The consistency of the oil is similar to wax, which allows it to create a protective barrier on the surface of the skin, rather than simply being absorbed without leaving a residue. Among other things, jojoba oil relieves inflammation and regulates the production of sebum by the sebaceous glands, which leads to clearing of acne.
The best creams, oils and lotions for the body - 2022
Important! In 2022, we used both new products and long-time favorite products. But in the annual Best we only include products that have recently appeared on the Russian market and did not participate in the Best selections in 2019 or earlier.
Moisturizing and nourishing
Moisturizing body lotion Nordic Hydra Lahde, Lumene
Masha
Body skin: normal
It spreads easily and is absorbed faster than it takes me to dry my hair. The texture is moderately dense, not at all greasy.
Price : 905 rub. (200 ml) at Rive Gauche
Tranquility Body Cream, Comfort zone
Yana
Body skin is dry, nose is demanding
This most mysterious “tranquility” is actually a proprietary blend of Comfort Zone essential oils. And they did the right thing by patenting it: I would have been the first to steal it :) It smells of citruses, a floral-woody accord of damask rose, geranium and cedar, with a base of sandalwood and vetiver. And if you thought that I was describing some cool perfume, then you didn’t think so. This is a truly excellent scent, without any discounts on the fact that it is actually a cream. But the cream is also excellent - it does what it needs, that is, it moisturizes, nourishes and that’s all. It contains amaranth oil, rich in squalene and skin-related tocotrienols (these are powerful antioxidants), and shea butter.
Price : 7462 rub. (180 ml) on the brand website
Balm for skin with atopic dermatitis Atoderm Intence, Bioderma
Masha
Body skin: normal
The balm is greasy and needs time to be absorbed. But what skin! Even after the pool, no dryness, no flaky shins, no scratching.
Price: 510 rub. (75 ml) and 1103 rub. (200 ml) - on the brand’s website.
Cream body butter with cocoa, argan, shea and sweet almond oils, “VkusVill”
Masha
Body skin: normal
The most pleasant thing is that it turns into oil under your fingers, perfectly nourishes and moisturizes. True, it takes about five minutes to be absorbed, but it is distributed without problems and whitish streaks. It smells like cocoa and almonds.
Price: 298 rub. on the official site.
Tropical nourishing body cream Relax Body Cream, Botavikos
Lena
Body skin: normal, sometimes exacerbation of atopic dermatitis
The cream is cool, budget-friendly, but before buying, just in case, try it by smell. The aroma is active, it reminds me of black tea and rose hips, but it may not suit some people.
Price: 337 rub. in "Girlfriend".
Antistress Body Cream Oil, Spa A La Carte, L'Etoile Selection
Olya
Body skin: dry, flaky, atopic dermatitis
This particular cream is cool. It’s super rich, but not greasy, it doesn’t leave a film – just the way I like it. It smells like flowers and a little bit of the sea, and this smell remains for a long time.
Price: 855 rub. at L'Etoile.
Lipid-restoring balm Emollient Balm DA, Topicrem
Julia
Body skin prone to atopy
Cool! With a very comfortable, enveloping texture, but non-sticky and non-greasy. And most importantly, it quickly relieves itching and removes flaking - atopics definitely need to try it.
Price : 1187 rub. on the brand's website.
Natural coconut oil for hair and body 100% Coconut Oil, Marc Antony
Olya
Body skin: dry, flaky, atopic dermatitis
It looks like candied honey and rolls into grains in your hands. But it quickly melts, turning into oil as thin as water. Absorbs surprisingly quickly and leaves no shine or odor. But just now the skin was hard and rough - and at one moment it becomes tender.
Price: 1849 rub. at L'Etoile.
Body cream Ethiopian Green Coffee, The Body Shop
Olya
Body skin: dry, flaky, atopic dermatitis
First of all, it has the nicest texture ever. I don’t even know what to compare it with. Thicker than yogurt, thinner than a smoothie. Jelly?.
Secondly, the cream smells divine. Herbs, but exotic, invigorating. I would wear this scent and feel like Diana the Huntress. (This is if you choose from goddesses:)
Third, it is absorbed instantly, but moisturizes and nourishes perfectly. If you use it for at least a month, you will see how your skin will invigorate and smooth out.
Price: 2090 rub. on thebodyshop.ru website.
Cream butter “Coconut”, Marble Lab
Olya
Body skin: dry, flaky, atopic dermatitis
I love coconut cream butter. And it looks cool, and it smells, and it works. The smell is awesome, the product is nutritious, but not sticky at all, there is no nasty film from it.
Julia
Body skin prone to atopy
One of the best coconut butters I've tried! The texture is the most delicate whipped, the aroma is moderately coconut, it nourishes the skin with a bang, the overall pleasure is great.
Price: 2100 rub. on the brand's website.
Restorative Advanced Body Cream, Hobepergh
Masha
Body skin: normal
Hobepergh is awesome! It nourishes well, spreads easily and does not form a greasy film. Leaves skin soft and moisturized. It doesn’t take a minute to be absorbed—it’s enough time to brush your teeth and apply serum and cream to your face. If only the title was still easy to read
