The cellulite cream that actually works!
I’ve got a wedding to go to soon and I’ve been trying to find the right dress for ages. You know how it is, nothing is quite right, too short, too tight, too flowery. Anyway a couple of weeks ago I found it – it was perfect, flattering, comfortable and could easily go from day to evening. I was so pleased but as I was getting dressed I caught a glimpse of my bum in the mirror. Oh wow, all I could see was dimples! Well that was it, I didn’t want the dress, I didn’t want to shop, I just wanted to get out and find a solution.
I have spent an absolute fortune over the years on expensive creams, body wraps, gadgets to pummel my thighs until they are red raw, all with little effect.
Surely something must work?
Well an aromatherapist I know gave me a cream to try and after 2 weeks I can see a huge difference. My skin is smoother, tighter and the dreaded dimples are much less pronounced. So what is this great cream? Does it cost an arm and a leg?
No, and I will tell you exactly how to make it.
Firstly buy a cheap bottle of plain body lotion, I got a vitamin E one in Boots which was a hugely expensive 77p! (http://www.boots.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10052&productId=24877&callingViewName=&langId=-1&catalogId=11051). Superdrug also do a very good basic lotion. Make sure it is as plain as possible, unscented and liquid rather than cream.
Your local health food shop will almost certainly sell essential oils; you will need a bottle of rosemary and a bottle of fennel. They must be pure, essential oils, not just fragrances and not mixed with anything else.
For every 2ml of lotion you need 1 drop of essential oil. The body lotion I used contains 150ml so I use 75 drops of oils. Into the (150ml) body lotion, add 45 drops of fennel and 30 drops of Rosemary oil. Remember if your bottle of lotion is a different size, amend the number of drops accordingly. Shake vigorously (good arm workout into the bargain!)
You don’t need to use this 3 times a day or massage yourself for 30 minutes a day, just use in place of your normal body lotion, daily, after a shower or bath. If you have an extra minute to massage in this will help, otherwise just slather it on. Because it will be a fairly liquid lotion, it sinks in quickly so you don’t need to wait ages before getting dressed.
Make this part of your routine and you will soon see a difference.
Please remember, essential oils are STRONG. If you have very sensitive skin, use less oils (maybe 50 drops per 150ml lotion) and do not use on broken skin.
So while we are tackling cellulite with this fab cream what else can we do?
Well drink loads of water. This keeps skin plump, filling out dimples.
Of course the boring things also make a difference. A healthy diet, with as little ‘toxins’ as possible will help. Keep alcohol, fast foods and fizzy drinks to a bare minimum and have loads of fruit, vegetables and lean protein like fish and tofu.
Exercise keeps the muscles firm and toned so minimise the appearance of dimply fat.
Generally all the things we should be doing to look after our health!
Green vegetables are very good at helping to get rid of cellulite. We should be having at least 2 or 3 servings of vegetables a day anyway (and 2-3 of fruit), so make one of them green. Dandelion leaves are great, tasty and nutritious but also support the liver in removing toxins from the body.
Try this lovely salad for dinner:
Mix together a big bowl of spinach, rocket, watercress and dandelion leaves.
Top with a few radishes, cherry tomatoes and a chopped red pepper.
Drizzle over some good olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with pepper.
Serve with a piece of grilled salmon and a couple of baby new potatoes. Keep the skins on the potatoes as a lot of the nutrients are just under the skin.
Yum, what a perfect summer meal!
Have a healthy week, and let me know how the cream works. I’m off to see if that dress is still there.
About the Author
Katie Brooke has struggled with maintaining a healthy weight and keeping fit. From many trials, tribulations, studying and research she now maintains a slim, healthy, fit body and writes a successful newsletter to help others do the same. She also works a full time job and has a busy social life so her website and newsletter focus on things which can keep us slim, fit and healthy without spending lots of time or money.
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