How to get rid of cellulite?

When it comes to the dosage, you'll want about 2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger, whereas if you're using the powdered stuff, stick to somewhere between 2 and 5, maybe up to 3.

You can easily pick up some ginger at any major supermarket or big-box retailer, like Target, Walmart, or even Costco.

Kenneth Hernandez67 said:City is actually great for helping breasts regain their shape after nursing or a weight loss journey.

Come on, Kenneth Hernandez67, drop the recipe for us. Please. I might need it...🙂

It’s honestly incredible how much this helps!

My grandmother told me about this, and she raised eight kids and breastfed every single one of them.

(And yes, I’ve actually seen her breasts firsthand!!!)

Take two parsley shakes (just the leaves!) and toss them into 2 liters of boiling water. Take it off the heat, cover it up, and let it steep for 15 minutes before straining.

If you can't find fresh parsley, you can just use the dried stuff—use 2 large tablespoons and let it sit for half an hour before straining.

Apply a compress to your breasts once a day for about thirty minutes, then splash them with the liquid every morning and night.

Thanks, Kenneth Hernandez67, I appreciate it. I actually have ivy growing all over my backyard in 🙂, so getting my hands on it won't be an issue.

I tend to be pretty skeptical when it comes to those creams promising miracle results, but I know ivy can actually help with cellulite. I remember my mom used to swear by an ivy-based soap and cream back in the day, and she said it worked wonders.

I'll let you know how it turns out in about a year—maybe a year and a half, hopefully not sooner.🙂

Breast tissue won't suffer any lasting damage if you nurse 😉 because the process actually helps the skin gradually tighten back up.

I’m crossing my fingers that she stays super milky 🙂

Kisses to the little one!

p.s. You can also use those compresses around your waistline if your skin feels a bit loose after delivery.

>>Kenneth Hernandez67 🙂

How long should I leave those towels on there? Should I wait until they cool down completely, or is 10-15 minutes enough?
Some lady told me she soaks two or three dried prunes in lukewarm water, lets them sit for 24 hours, drinks the mixture, and then starts a new batch right away. She swears it cleans out your insides perfectly. Honestly, I drink mine in the morning and I’m heading straight to the restroom five minutes later. 😁

before things cool off, and then we're onto the next round 😉

It looks like I’m the only one here getting ghosted when I actually ask a question.
😠

Where did everyone disappear to?
I’ve actually got this tea recipe for cellulite. I know, I know—it’s a bit of a project since it takes forever to prep, but if anyone wants to give it a shot this summer or fall... let me know.
Cherry blossom tea for cellulite
Cherry blossom petal tea
You have to dry the petals in the shade, which honestly takes a few months. Then, right before you want to use them, you soak them. Just aim for about half a teaspoon per liter of water. Try drinking 3 or 4 teaspoons a day.

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hey, what happened to that essential oil recipe? please, just drop it already...
And I’m also curious about that ivy water thing; how do you actually apply it? Like, do you use gauze compresses? And you mentioned using the water after a massage and tossing the leaves—wait, *after* the massage?!... so the plan is to scrub first with a coarse glove and then apply the water?🙄 How long am I supposed to be massaging? Also, Nancy Price46 was asking how often you’re supposed to apply it. Thanks for the help........

Super cheap, all-natural, basically free, but honestly takes some work...
My secret weapon for cellulite is this: KEEPING A POSITIVE MINDSET.
Seriously, try paying attention to when your cellulite flares up versus when it actually seems to chill out.
I’m telling you, I noticed for myself that whenever I was feeling miserable, pissed off, or just drowning in bitter thoughts, my skin looked way worse. But once I started actually trying to stay positive, I noticed it visibly smoothing out...
I know, sounds like some hippie nonsense, but it's real.
Just give it a shot.
At the end of the day, most things that mess with our bodies start in our heads anyway.
We’re mostly responsible for ourselves. Sure, genetics play a part—that's just how it is—but we hold way more of the blame than we care to admit.

So, let's get into it... what actually causes that dreaded cellulite and why does it happen in the first place?

I found this really helpful link, so I just copied a little snippet for you guys:

What exactly is cellulite?

When we talk about "cellulite" (panniculosis), we’re really looking at changes in the skin's cellular structure—specifically within the fat and connective tissue just under the surface. Basically, the fat cells start holding onto way more water (that's edema), and lipids build up inside the fatty tissue, causing those cells to swell up and expand. As they grow, they end up pressing against nearby blood vessels and lymphatic vessels. This slows everything down, making it harder for the body to flush out toxins and waste through the bloodstream. To make matters worse, the surrounding connective tissue gets squeezed by these swollen fat cells and the trapped toxins, which causes the collagen fibers to harden and thicken into those bumpy plates or nodules you see in later stages. For some women, hormonal shifts during puberty, pregnancy, or menopause can actually trigger an increase in the total number of fat cells, not just their size—though this is less common in thinner women.

There's also a structural difference to consider: in women, the collagen fibers in the skin tend to run vertically from the surface downward, whereas in men, they're arranged in a mesh-like pattern. That mesh acts like a barrier that keeps excess fat from spreading too close to the skin's surface. In men, extra fat usually moves deeper into the body, heading toward the midsection, for example. But in women, those swollen fat cells clump together into lumps that push outward toward the skin. Those little pockets of fat eventually bulge through, creating that uneven, bumpy texture often described as looking like an "orange peel" or a "quilted mattress." Sometimes, these fat deposits can even get caught between those rigid bands of connective tissue—kind of like a hernia—which can actually be quite painful...

So, from what I’ve learned, you can try managing it with things like lymphatic drainage—though that really only helps quite a bit in the early stages—as well as ultrasound and various other treatments designed to boost circulation.

But honestly, those are just extra tools in the kit... I truly believe staying active and sticking to a healthy diet are the most effective ways to go.

I am obsessed with exfoliating with cornmeal—basically like a homemade scrub.
It’s basically my version of a skin treatment, and I swear it gets the blood flowing... my skin feels amazing after.
How I do it:
I just grab a little saucer—like one of those tiny espresso saucers—toss in 2 or 3 spoonfuls of cornmeal, wet it with my hands, and massage it in using light circles before rinsing it all off.
Seriously such a game changer—my skin ends up feeling totally silky smooth...

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It’s cheap, it’s organic, it’s basically free... but yeah, it takes some mental heavy lifting. Still...
My secret weapon against cellulite? JUST POSITIVE VIBES.
Try paying attention to when your cellulite flares up versus when it seems to chill out, you know?

Keith Robinson2, I don't know if I can totally get on board with that. If you're on birth control, that stuff just keeps building up day after day, and honestly, no amount of "positive thinking" is going to stop those hormones from doing their thing. 😢 ... It’s kind of like taking pills designed to *cause* cellulite, so you really have to deal with it—whether that's through massage, actual skincare, or whatever else actually works to shrink it down. That's just the reality of it. I mean, sure, being positive helps your headspace, but it's not a magic eraser. And are you seriously telling me yours just vanished? Like, one day it was there and the next—poof—gone? If that's true, I am beyond jealous! 🙏

slavkec said:So, I was wondering... does anyone actually consider Lush to be "all-natural"? Or is that just part of the branding they use to make us feel better about buying stuff... 😉 They claim it’s all-natural... as if that actually means anything anymore... 😉 So, there’s this cinnamon soap out there that’s supposed to boost circulation—they market it as some kind of anti-cellulite miracle cure. I’m not sure if a lot of people deal with cinnamon allergies, you know, like their skin just reacts poorly to it... maybe they only put a tiny bit in this Lush soap anyway... but my wife isn't one of those people. She uses it all the time and she's doing just fine... 😎

Not a bad idea... I think I'll head over there today.
Anyway, a friend of mine back home makes her own olive oil soap, and she was telling me that Lushev carries all the additives you'd need...

And you actually believe she’s making soap in her own kitchen? Did you see her do it?

Because I tried it once, and let’s just say I’m done... at least until I can afford a dedicated lab space for my experiments.😁

Once that caustic soda starts stinking up the place...😲 😳

Has anyone actually tried Ulola soaps yet? They claim to be 100% natural and they seem cheaper than Lush, plus their website is pretty slick (especially that intro with the little tubs flying around 😉). Ulola

Let's be real, Lush isn't actually 100% all-natural. They add certain ingredients specifically to boost the lather—I can't recall the exact chemical name right now, but it's basically that stuff found in every shampoo, soap, and laundry detergent out there. Even though they handcraft their products in small batches, they still include various non-natural additives. That being said, their stuff is probably still way healthier than most mainstream cosmetics you'd find on a drugstore shelf.
I personally love their soaps, but man, they are pricey. On the plus side, they don't dry out my skin at all and they smell absolutely amazing.

Kenneth Hernandez67 said:Do you actually believe she’s making soap in her own kitchen? Like, have you actually seen her do it?

Because I tried it once and I am officially retiring from the hobby... at least until I can afford a dedicated lab space... 😁

The second that caustic soda starts stinking up the place...😲 😳

I’ve seen her, Kenneth Hernandez67. She’s a chemist and a total freak for this stuff. She sources her oils exclusively from Greece and dries them for weeks. She told me straight up that Lush isn't even natural. Her take is that her soaps wouldn't be able to compete with the big brands in terms of popularity—neither the colors nor the scents—unless it's with people who actually know what they're buying. And honestly? It would probably be way too expensive anyway.