How to Make a Great Smelling All Natural Cellulite Massage Oil
Cellulite is a lumpy, dimpled fat, often compared to cottage cheese. Cellulite is common on the thighs and buttocks, but can be found anywhere on the body. It is made of fat deposits pressing against your skin's connective tissue. If you struggle with cellulite, you may want to try a home remedy before you resort to expensive department store and spa cellulite creams or liposuction. Several essential oils that act on cellulite also smell delicious. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 6 drops grapefruit oil
- 6 drops lemongrass oil
- 6 drops lemon oil
- 1/8 cup sunflower, olive or coconut oil
- Glass bottle with stopper or lid
Instructions
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Pour 1/8 cup of the carrier oil of your choice into a glass bottle, using a funnel if necessary. Common carrier oils are sunflower, olive and coconut, but you can also use any other food-grade oil derived from seeds or nuts.
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Add 6 drops of grapefruit essential oil, 6 drops of lemon essential oil, and 6 drops of lemongrass essential oil to the carrier oil in the bottle.
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Replace the lid on the bottle and shake it gently back and forth to mix the oils together.
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Increase or decrease the recipe, depending on the frequency with which you will use the oil. Carrier oils can turn rancid, so make cellulite oil in small batches to preserve its freshness.
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Modify the basic recipe as you like, using a variety of essential oils. Others with reported cellulite-banishing properties include juniper, rosemary, cinnamon, lime, orange and cedarwood.
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Store massage oils in a cool, dark place when you are not using them. Choose dark glass bottles with tight rubber stoppers to help keep your cellulite massage oil fresh.
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hmmmm. I'm going to try!
