Almost all of us are affected by cellulite — that’s no secret. A study conducted by American researchers confirmed it: more than 85% of women have it. Whether it’s you, me, your neighbour, or even Beyoncé, we’re all susceptible to developing unsightly and sometimes uncomfortable cellulite. But it doesn’t have to be inevitable — reducing its appearance is absolutely possible when you know the right tricks! Alongside a varied and balanced diet, proper hydration, regular exercise and massages, you can also enjoy highly effective herbal teas to help smooth away those dimples! These anti-cellulite infusions have diuretic properties that help the body flush out toxins and waste from the bloodstream more efficiently, and therefore reduce fatty deposits responsible for the orange-peel effect the natural way.
Dandelion herbal tea
Dandelion tea is indeed a powerful detoxifier that, in addition to stimulating kidney and liver function, helps eliminate toxins from the body. It is also rich in vitamins (including vitamins A, B, C and D) and contains caffeine. It is also diuretic. In short, it’s the perfect anti-cellulite ally! That said, try not to drink more than 2 cups per day.
Bring approximately 250 ml of water to the boil, then pour it over 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried dandelion root or leaves.
Steep for 5 to 10 minutes, strain, then enjoy as is or with a touch of honey if you’d like to soften dandelion’s slightly bitter taste.
Nettle herbal tea
Another fantastic anti-cellulite ally is nettle tea. It helps us manage our weight more quickly and healthily by flushing toxins out of the body. It can therefore be used as a detox cure, particularly with a blend of nettle, elderberry, blackthorn flowers and birch leaves.
Prepare infusions from these plants morning and evening for 2 months, steeping 1 teaspoon of the blend described above in 250 ml of boiling water.
Lemon herbal tea
Lemon is a formidable fat-burning food and a wonderful ally for detoxing or achieving smooth, firm skin! To make the most of it, squeeze two organic lemons into a litre of water, then cut the remaining lemon pieces into small chunks and add them to your lemon juice and water blend. Bring everything to the boil. Leave to cool, then sip this infused water throughout the day.
Cherry stem herbal tea
This infusion targets cellulite thanks to its diuretic properties. In other words, cherry stem tea helps the body eliminate waste from the bloodstream more efficiently and, in turn, reduce the fatty deposits that contribute to cellulite formation.
Bay leaf and sage herbal tea
This plant-based infusion is one of those natural anti-cellulite teas that offers a wealth of benefits. It helps combat fat and supports healthy digestion, while also curbing snack cravings.
Simply bring water to the boil, then add 5 bay leaves, a handful of sage leaves and 1 cinnamon stick. Leave to boil for around ten minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to rest. You can follow this as a one-week cure every month.
Honey and cinnamon herbal tea
Did you know that cinnamon is an excellent fat burner, especially around the abdominal area? This infusion combines the intensive action of cinnamon with the natural sweetness of honey — which, by the way, makes a great substitute for white sugar, since the latter is one of those foods that make cellulite worse!
Simply stir 1 teaspoon of honey into a cup of hot water, then add half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon. These infusions will help give your metabolism a boost. You can drink up to three cups a day.