How to get rid of cellulite?

That’s spot on.

She’s doing a beautiful job; I’d love to pick her brain and swap some tips.

And look, soap doesn't just "sit there" for weeks—it's a chemical necessity. You need that time for the caustic soda to fully react, otherwise, you're left with a bar that's way too alkaline to actually use.

Kenneth Hernandez67 !! ........... when are you actually gonna answer my questions? 😢

My apologies, I was quite rude earlier 😢

Forgive me 🙂

...so, what happened to that essential oil recipe? Please, write it down...
I’m also curious about the ivy water; how do you apply it? Like gauze compresses? And you mentioned: the water is used after the massage and then throw away the leaves—after the massage?!... So, first I massage with a coarse glove, and then apply this? And how long should the massage last? Also, Anastasia asked how often you apply it? Thanks for the answers.........

Let's take this step by step

1/2 cup carrier oil (Olive, almond, paraffin, or baby oil)
5 drops orange oil
5 drops rosemary oil
5 drops Melissa oil
5 drops mint oil
1 teaspoon ginger powder

Mix the ingredients and store them in a dark glass bottle.

Do not prepare large batches.

Massage twice daily, moving from the feet upward.

Regarding the brush method, I do all of that once a day, in the evening... unfortunately, I don't have the time to do it more often. I massage for about fifteen minutes, and lately, I've started massaging my upper arms too—though I'm wary of that relaxation effect.

I soak a towel with the ivy water and hold it on like a compress for as long as I can. Honestly, I skip the "water" part quite often because it's a bit impractical.

thanks, 🙂
so, I actually picked up some ginger yesterday... grabbed that bottled stuff from Trader Joe's!! (it was the only kind they had in stock) hopefully it does the trick, but I'm gonna stick to this ginger tonic first (pretty sure it's the one from Shanta), and then depending on how things go, maybe try some ivy...
you guys are awesome 😛 ..... thanks for the recipes.. if anyone else has anything else, just drop it here...

my bad for using that 'rude' (😛 ) smiley, totally slipped out....

Kenneth Hernandez67 said:Soap doesn't just "sit there" for weeks... it’s actually a chemical process where the caustic soda finishes its reaction. If you don't wait, the soap would be way too alkaline to even touch, let alone use.

So, I was at Lush today picking up some bars, and I casually asked my aunt how long they take to dry out. She just looked at me like I was crazy and said they don't "dry"... they basically just finish making themselves.😕
Either there's a ton of additives in there or it's just mush. I don't really get it. They didn't have any Olive soap, so I just grabbed Banana and Lemon instead.

Melissa Cruz2 said:So, I was at Lush today picking up some bars, and I casually asked my aunt how long they take to dry out. She just looked at me like I was crazy and said they don't "dry"... they basically just finish making themselves.😕
Either there's a ton of additives in there or it's just mush. I don't really get it. They didn't have any Olive soap, so I just grabbed Banana and Lemon instead.

The reason they don't need to dry is probably because they're using a pre-made soap base. You just melt it down, stir in your oils and herbs, and you're good to go.

Kenneth Hernandez67 said:My apologies, I was quite rude earlier 😢

Forgive me 🙂

...so, what happened to that essential oil recipe? Please, write it down...
I’m also curious about the ivy water; how do you apply it? Like gauze compresses? And you mentioned: the water is used after the massage and then throw away the leaves—after the massage?!... So, first I massage with a coarse glove, and then apply this? And how long should the massage last? Also, Anastasia asked how often you apply it? Thanks for the answers.........

Let's take this step by step

1/2 cup carrier oil (Olive, almond, paraffin, or baby oil)
5 drops orange oil
5 drops rosemary oil
5 drops Melissa oil
5 drops mint oil
1 teaspoon ginger powder

Mix the ingredients and store them in a dark glass bottle.

Do not prepare large batches.

Massage twice daily, moving from the feet upward.

Regarding the brush method, I do all of that once a day, in the evening... unfortunately, I don't have the time to do it more often. I massage for about fifteen minutes, and lately, I've started massaging my upper arms too—though I'm wary of that relaxation effect.

I soak a towel with the ivy water and hold it on like a compress for as long as I can. Honestly, I skip the "water" part quite often because it's a bit impractical.

If I may suggest something, I’d personally recommend using hazelnut or sunflower oil as your base since they absorb into the skin really quickly, which helps everything else sink in faster, plus hazelnut gives a nice tightening, toning effect and gets the circulation moving.

The only real cure for cellulite is exercise. But honestly, most people would rather just slather on some random cream than actually commit to a workout routine every single day...

Aside from hitting the gym and watching my diet, the only thing that actually worked for me was a coffee grounds scrub. It’s pretty simple: brew a pot of coffee using a standard drip machine, grab those used grounds from the filter, and toss them right into the tub. While you're soaking, just scrub your trouble spots with the grounds. Apparently, caffeine is a legit help when it comes to fighting cellulite.👍

Breastfeeding was what did the trick for me.

hollowraven said:Breastfeeding was what did the trick for me.

😁 👍

Staying active, drinking tons of water, and eating clean—basically cutting way back on saturated fats and processed sugar.

Once a week, I do this full-body scrub to get my circulation pumping: I just mix together some honey, cornmeal, milk, and a few drops of Olive oil... Seriously, you guys have to try it. 🙂

What do you guys think—can I toss ginger, burdock root, and cinnamon into olive oil to try and boost the effect?

Grace Green6 Asks:
What do you guys think—can I toss ginger, burdock root, and cinnamon into some olive oil? Just trying to see if I can kick the potency up a notch.

I read somewhere that all this cinnamon hype is actually a total scam and that it does nothing but damage your capillaries.😕

Angela Wright said:

Grace Green6 Asks:
What do you guys think—can I toss ginger, burdock root, and cinnamon into some olive oil? Just trying to see if I can kick the potency up a notch.

I read somewhere that all this cinnamon hype is actually a total scam and that it does nothing but damage your capillaries.😕

Honestly, using cinnamon to try and treat cellulite is a total mistake because it doesn't actually do anything for that specific area, and you’re basically just asking for trouble. All it really does is irritate your skin and cause redness, which people then mistakenly jump to conclusions about, thinking it means their circulation or blood flow is improving when it’s actually just an inflammatory reaction. You can end up dealing with a nasty rash or even serious skin damage, especially if you're buying those cheap, low-quality oils from some random drugstore. If I were you, I'd just toss the cinnamon out entirely and go with rosemary or lemon instead if you want to add something to your routine.

Cinnamon just ends up irritating your skin.

Personally, I prefer mixing together juniper, cedar, lemon eucalyptus, lemon, cypress, rosemary, and sage...

Honestly, I’m convinced that nothing tackles cellulite—whether you're looking at natural remedies or high-end treatments—quite like staying active.
I dealt with it constantly until last year, but once spring rolled around, I made a change. I started walking to my university classes every single day, which takes about an hour round trip. I pushed myself to maintain a brisk pace and made sure to drink at least 1.5 liters of water daily. I also picked up an exfoliating sponge from Target to use as a body scrub during my nightly showers, finishing off with just some standard Nivea body lotion. And let me tell you, it actually worked. It’s mostly gone now; there might be tiny traces left, but compared to how bad it used to be, it’s easily top-tier results.
So, ladies, my advice is simple: focus on hydration and movement. All those fancy creams and specialized products are really just minor supplements to a healthy lifestyle.

I’m honestly so glad someone finally started this thread. 👍
I’ve been on a bit of a mission lately looking for natural ingredients that actually do something about cellulite. So far, my DIY solution has been making my own anti-cellulite oil—I use sunflower oil because it’s light enough to sink in quickly, then mix in some essential oils like juniper, cypress, grapefruit, and rosemary. I massage it into damp skin using circular motions. Pro tip: doing a quick, gentle exfoliation before applying the oil helps it absorb way faster—plus, the scrubbing helps with circulation and skin elasticity.
I’ve heard ivy water works wonders for cellulite too; I haven't tried it yet, but it's definitely on my list. As for masks, you can basically whip something up using green clay to draw out toxins, ground coffee, algae, sea salt, finely chopped ginger, ivy, and, obviously, those essential oils.
Of course, none of that matters if your diet and activity levels are a mess. I also heard that drinking lemon water on an empty stomach in the morning is supposed to help break down fat.

Amy Rogers2 said:I’m honestly so glad someone finally started this thread. 👍
I’ve been on a bit of a mission lately looking for natural ingredients that actually do something about cellulite. So far, my DIY solution has been making my own anti-cellulite oil—I use sunflower oil because it’s light enough to sink in quickly, then mix in some essential oils like juniper, cypress, grapefruit, and rosemary. I massage it into damp skin using circular motions. Pro tip: doing a quick, gentle exfoliation before applying the oil helps it absorb way faster—plus, the scrubbing helps with circulation and skin elasticity.
I’ve heard ivy water works wonders for cellulite too; I haven't tried it yet, but it's definitely on my list. As for masks, you can basically whip something up using green clay to draw out toxins, ground coffee, algae, sea salt, finely chopped ginger, ivy, and, obviously, those essential oils.
Of course, none of that matters if your diet and activity levels are a mess. I also heard that drinking lemon water on an empty stomach in the morning is supposed to help break down fat.

The other day, I decided to try a homemade infusion using hazelnut oil mixed with oak bark, St. John's Wort (which I read somewhere is killer for cellulite), ivy, and Centella Asiatica.
So now I'm wondering, is ginger essential oil just as effective as using actual fresh ginger? Or is it maybe even better? I happen to have a ton of the oil on hand, so I didn't bother using the fresh stuff.