Fight against cellulite with essential oils Cellulite is often misunderstood. The appearance is often likened to that of cottage cheese or is given the nice little term dimpled. Whatever you call it, cellulite is simply subcutaneous fat deposits.
Regardless of popular thought cellulite is not a "big" problem, in fact, it has more to genetics. Individuals are predisposed to how their body will store fat. That is why you will see thin people with cellulite and overweight individuals who do not seem to have cellulite at all. In addition to environmental damage, aging and hormones are also thought to play a role in the formation of cellulite.
If you are looking for a natural solution for cellulite than essential oils may be an option. Several essential oils can be safely used to help reduce the appearance of cellulite. Applications that are most commonly used are bathing and massage. For a bath use ten drops of your chosen essential oil in water, however, are not add oil to your bath until you've finished running your water. Make sure you shake the water with your hand before entering to ensure that the oil is not sitting in a grove on the surface.
The other application that can be used either by a mixture that can be massaged into the affected area. To make a massage oil for this purpose simply add two to three drops of your chosen essential oil and add an ounce of your favorite carrier oil and enjoy. Whichever application you choose, use regularly.
1. The aroma of mandarin essential oil can be described as sweet, fresh, comforting and lively. This essential oil is extracted from the peel of the fruit by cold expression. If you decide to give Tangerine essential oil to try to ensure that you do not ride on an area of skin to be exposed to direct sunlight because it was known to be phototoxic.
Other citrus essential oils that can be applied for this therapeutic use are lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit.
2. Essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the leaves, stems or flowers of the plant Pelargonium graveolens. This essential oil has an exotic, spicy, floral and is known as "women's oil" because of its benefits for menopausal and menstrual issues.
3. Wintergreen essential oil has a warm minty smell that is recognized worldwide. This essential oil is extracted by steam distillation or water from the leaves of the plant Gaultheria procumbens.
4. Oregano is one of the most popular spices in the kitchen, however oregano essential oil is one of the most popular oils in aromatherapy. This oil is extracted by steam distillation of dried grass and leaves.
5. Juniper Berry essential oil is considered one of the first aromatics used dating back to ancient civilizations. This versatile essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of dried or slightly dried ripe fruit of Juniperus communis plant of.
6. Pine essential oil has a very recognizable scent and is often associated with winter and the holidays. This essential oil is extracted by steam distillation of needles, twigs and buds of Pinus sylvestris. Do not use oil from pine Pinus pumilio dwarf.
If using essential oils interests you then choose an essential oil that has therapeutic properties that you are looking for, but which also has a fragrance or aroma that you find interesting.
Posted on January 17, 2010.
