CELLULITE... Be Gone the Natural Way!

Summer short season is upon us... and lets not let the infamous cellulite bring us down!  Stay away from the store bought products claiming to rid the cellulite. They are full of toxic chemicals that our body will ingest. Our skin absorbs nutrients the same way we ingest foods. If you wouldn't eat it, why put it on your skin?

There are three layers of fat under the skin, only the top layer is involved with cellulite. Changes in the connective tissue structure in this top layer of fat, caused by pregnancy, hormonal, structural, vascular changes, genetics and aging, trigger the formation of cellulite allowing fat to protrude deeply into the skin. This is what   causes the characteristic lumpy appearance of cellulite.

Hormones secreted in response to stress, particularly cortisol. This encourages fat deposits in problem areas. Pregnenolone is the precursor hormone from which all other hormones are created. It is an important precursor for the body’s production of progesterone which blocks cortisol receptors. Screen Shot 2016-07-07 at 7.47.47 AM

Some of the essential oils that combat excess cortisol are Balsam Fir, Fennel, Peppermint and Frankincense essential oils. Balsam Fir decreases cortisol whether inhaled, oral, or topically.

Some of these essential oils are strong, and can irritate sensitive skin.  If you have sensitive skin, dilute them in a carrier base oil such as almond, coconut, olive, grape seed or avocado oils. All of these oils are great for the skin as well. Make sure you are using an organic and expeller pressed oil in its raw natural state so that its chemical composition hasn’t been altered or destroyed.

Here are some essential oils to help with circulation, stimulating the lymphatic system and encouraging the elimination of toxins and water retention.... yes ultimately helping with that cellulite:

  • Juniper (Juniperus osteosperma and scopulorum) - Has been used for centuries as a diuretic and is excellent for relieving fluid retention. Renowned for its detoxifying and purifying ability, Juniper essential oil clears waste, promotes excretion of toxins and increases vascular circulation.

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  • Cypress Essential Oil (Cupressus sempervirens) - This essential oil is most used for the circulatory system as it improves circulation and strengthens blood capillaries. It also helps in fluid reducing.

  • Lemon (Citrus limon) - Lemon essential oil is stimulating for the circulatory system and improves microcirculation, strengthens vascular tissues, it is

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    used for treating varicose veins by improving circulation and relieving pressure on the veins

  • Orange (Citrus sinensis) – Orange essential oil is a diuretic and is great for relieving fluid retention, it also softens the epidermis, stimulates blood circulation and lymph fluids and is very helpful in treating swollen tissue.


Mix equal parts of Orange, Lemon, Cypress and Juniper essential oils and massaged these oils straight into my skin with no carrier oil but adding a few drops of base carrier oil might be a good idea if you have sensitive skin.

 

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