Cellulite is a normal natural and physiological phenomenon. In fact, nearly 9 out of 10 women are affected at one time or another in their lives compared to only 1 in 50 men. This “orange peel”, often unsightly, is due to poor drainage of the body. which no longer excretes water in the adipocytes (fat cells) as it should. This results in compression of the blood and lymphatic vessels, which increases the size of fat cells and, moreover, the thickness of the hypodermis (deepest layer of the skin). Although this natural mechanism cannot be eliminated, it is entirely possible to reduce its consequences with essential oils!
This article was updated on 08/04/2024The quick reflex: Atlas cedar
For teenagers & adults. Through the skin, 1 drop of Atlas Cedar in 9 drops of vegetable oil, apply morning and evening as a massage to the most affected areas. Take a week's break after 3 weeks of use and start again if necessary.
Do not use it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Medical advice is necessary for people with asthma and epilepsy.
Complete synergy for adults
The mixture
To say goodbye to cellulite, melt 50 grams of Shea Butter, transfer to your pot and add:
- 60 drops (2 mL) of essential oil of Lemon
- 60 drops (2 mL) of essential oil of Atlas cedar
- 30 drops (1 mL) of essential oil of Criste Marine
- 30 drops (1 mL) of essential oil of Lemongrass
Mix, then let your little pot cool in the refrigerator. Your synergy is ready!
How to use
On the skin, apply a small amount of the mixture to the most affected areas (thighs, hips, buttocks), massaging and allowing the mixture to penetrate well.
Perform this massage twice a day, morning and evening, for 3 weeks. Take a break for a week and start again for 3 weeks.
Authorized users
YES. Adults, adolescents.
NO. Pregnant women, children under 6 years old.
Special precautions
- Medical advice is necessary for people with asthma and epilepsy.
- Lemon essential oil is photosensitizing: do not expose yourself to the sun for 12 hours after skin application.
- Do not use this synergy without the advice of a doctor if you are taking medications to treat hypertension.
- In addition, it contains hormone-like essential oils (Samphire, Atlas Cedar) and dermocaustic oils in their pure state (Lemon, Lemongrass).
- Be sure to carry out the allergy test before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Complete synergy for pregnant women
The mixture for pregnant women
To get rid of your cellulite during your pregnancy, melt 40 grams of Shea Butter, and add:
- 40 drops of essential oil Lemon
- 40 drops of essential oilLemon Eucalyptus
Homogenize then let your little pot cool in the refrigerator. Your synergy is ready to be used!
How to use
On the skin, apply a small amount of the mixture to the most affected areas, the thighs, hips, buttocks, avoiding the abdominal area, massaging and allowing the mixture to penetrate well.
Perform this massage twice a day, morning and evening, for 3 weeks. If you want to continue the application, take a break for 1 week and resume 3 weeks.
Authorized users
YES. Pregnant women over 3 months, breastfeeding women.
NO. Pregnant women under 3 months, babies under 3 years old.
Generally, remember that essential oils are PROHIBITED in the first 3 months of pregnancy. More details : essential oils for pregnant and breastfeeding women
Special precautions
- Medical advice is necessary for people with asthma and epilepsy.
- Lemon essential oil is photosensitizing: do not expose yourself to the sun for 12 hours after skin application
- In addition, Lemon is dermocaustic in its pure state.
- Be sure to carry out the allergy test before use.
These precautions apply under the application and dosage conditions cited above. If in doubt, ask your question on our forum and consult your doctor.
Why these essential oils?
Lemon: the anti-cellulite reference
L'lemon essential oil is the reference in cases of cellulite. She is known and recognized for this action.
Its high concentration of limonene (56 to 78%) gives it the hypolipidemic property which allows it to promote lipolysis, that is to say the destruction of fatty substances (lipids), or fat in the body. It will therefore lower the fat level in the blood. In addition, it will promote drainage and digestion. In these synergy recipes, it can also be replaced by grapefruit essential oil, which is very similar in composition.
Atlas Cedar: the anti-fatty body
L'atlas Cedar essential oil has specific and essential properties to fight against cellulite.
Trans alpha atlantone, a sesquiterpene ketone, has a lipolytic action by dissolving fatty substances during digestion. Atlas Cedar essential oil will cause the lysis of adipocytes (destruction of adipose tissue cells specialized in fat storage), which explains why it is used in this synergy against cellulite.
Criste Marine essential oil: slimming
L'criste Marine essential oil is rare and little known and yet it is the one that we can name with certainty, marine slimming.
The large quantity of terpenes (more than 80%) which compose it makes it strongly aquaretic and diuretic. These molecules will increase the volume of water and urine eliminated. They will facilitate drainage, in particular of the urinary and biliary tracts, making it possible to promote the excretion of water and therefore increase urine production.
In addition, it has the property particularly sought after in our case: it is anti-cellulite. It will help fight cellulite by promoting the elimination of fat and limiting water retention.
Lemongrass: the anti-inflammatory
L'lemongrass essential oil is used here for its anti-inflammatory action.
Citrals (geranial + neral) in very high quantities (60 to 86%), will help reduce the swelling of fat cells under the hypodermis (the deepest layer of the skin) which compress the blood and lymphatic vessels preventing them to drain water effectively.
This property is complementary to the draining properties of the other essential oils in the synergy.
Lemon Eucalyptus reduces pain and inflammation
Cellulite can be caused by inflammation of the skin tissues. L'lemon Eucalyptus essential oil is known for its action on muscles and joints but it also acts on skin tissue. The citronellal present between 65 and 82% in this essential oil makes it very anti-inflammatory. It will therefore limit the consequences of inflammation, pain and redness thanks to this action.
In addition, citronellal is a skin analgesic. It will therefore calm potential pain resulting from fibrous cellulite. Finally, this essential oil has a lemony smell which will be very pleasant to breathe after application to the skin.
Why this vegetable butter?
Shea butter
To penetrate the essential oils into the body and allow the release of fats that cause cellulite, the touch-and-roll massage remains the most effective. To facilitate this massage, Shea butter is the ideal support: it melts at body temperature to offer you a texture that is easy to use and dose.
Shea butter also has moisturizing, healing and softening properties which allow your skin to regain its suppleness and thus facilitate the elimination of the orange peel effect.
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Bibliography
Work : de la Charie, T. (2019). Treat yourself with essential oils. Why and how does it work? Editions du Rocher.
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This aromatherapy article was written by Théophane de la Charie, author of the book “Treat yourself with essential oils”, accompanied by a multidisciplinary team made up of pharmacists, biochemists and agronomists.
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