Grandmother’s remedies can sometimes seem a little unusual, but they’re often surprisingly effective… To help you smooth out cellulite, we’ve handpicked 7 treatments our grandmothers swore by — and that have stood the test of time. So let’s say thank you, Grandma, and get started with these anti-cellulite remedies for beautifully smooth skin!
My grandmother’s remedies: making a lemon anti-cellulite massage oil
Ingredients:
- Several lemon peels
- Olive oil
Preparation :
For this first recipe, simply collect the peel from several lemons, place them in a clean jar, then fill it with olive oil. Seal the jar and leave to infuse for one week. Strain everything, and it’s ready to use!
How to use:
Use this grandmother’s anti-cellulite remedy in the evening, as lemon is photosensitising. Apply the blend to the skin, leave it on for just a few minutes, then rinse off with cold water to boost circulation. The olive oil will leave your skin nourished and glowing. As for the lemon, it’s a fantastic fat-burner that helps tackle cellulite effectively.
My grandmother’s remedies: whipping up an avocado anti-cellulite massage oil
Ingredients:
- 4 avocado stones
- Sweet almond oil
Preparation:
You’ll need 4 avocado stones, cut into small pieces (or grated — even better). Place them in a clean jar, then fill it with sweet almond oil. Leave to infuse for 3 days.
How to use:
Applying this treatment couldn’t be simpler: massage a generous amount of the blend into the skin, then rinse off with cold water after a few minutes. Store the jar in the fridge once opened.
My grandmother’s remedies: drinking a nettle infusion
Ingredients:
- 100 g of fresh nettle leaves
- Hot water
- Apple cider vinegar (optional)
Nettle is one of grandmother’s best-kept secrets against cellulite. This plant helps flush out toxins, supports drainage, combats water retention and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Preparation:
To make a nettle infusion, add 100 g of fresh nettle leaves to one litre of hot water and drink 3 cups a day.
You can also combine it with apple cider vinegar: steep ten nettle leaves in a bowl of apple cider vinegar, then add one tablespoon of this mixture to a glass of water.
How to use:
Drink a glass on an empty stomach every morning. A guaranteed detox and anti-cellulite boost!
My grandmother’s remedies: the incredible benefits of ivy
Ingredients:
- 1 handful of ivy leaves
- Wheat germ oil
- Rosemary essential oil
Ivy is an ideal plant for smoothing out cellulite and restoring beautiful skin. You can use it as an infusion, in compresses, or as a massage oil.
Preparation:
For the oil, infuse 1 handful of leaves in 200 ml of wheat germ oil for two weeks, then add 3 drops of rosemary essential oil.
For the compresses, bring 2 litres of water to the boil with 2 handfuls of ivy leaves, simmer for two minutes, then strain.
How to use:
Soak a cloth in the mixture and apply the compress to cellulite-prone areas for 20 minutes.
My grandmother’s remedies: going for lemon water
Ingredients:
- Lemon
- Water
Lemon water makes a powerful duo for fighting cellulite — and our grandmothers knew it! They naturally help flush out the toxins that build up in our bodies, making them excellent for their detoxifying, anti-water retention and draining effect. Lemon also helps stimulate the metabolism and boost the fat-burning effect to help us stay in shape and tackle cellulite day after day.
Preparation:
Fill a bottle with fresh water, squeeze a whole organic lemon and pour the juice in, then slice the lemon and add the slices to the bottle to infuse. Your drink for the day is ready!
How to use:
Ideally, drink a glass first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, then sip throughout the day.
My grandmother’s remedies: couch grass, a plant that does wonders
Ingredients:
- 1 handful of couch grass roots
- Water
While this plant was the bane of our grandmothers’ gardens, it was their secret anti-cellulite weapon! Couch grass has powerful detoxifying properties, making it ideal for tackling cellulite and water retention.
Preparation:
Simply prepare an infusion by steeping a handful of couch grass roots in 1 litre of water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 minutes, then strain.
How to use:
You can do 3–4 day courses, drinking 3 cups of this infusion per day.
My grandmother’s remedies: apple cider vinegar, our natural anti-cellulite ally
Ingredients:
- Apple cider vinegar
- Oil of your choice
Apple cider vinegar is a grandmother’s remedy with remarkable properties! It’s highly effective against cellulite.
Preparation:
Mix 3 tablespoons of vinegar with 1 tablespoon of an oil of your choice.
How to use:
Apply the blend to the skin and massage in firmly. You can also drink a large glass of water with two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar every morning.
All of these grandmother’s anti-cellulite remedies are wonderful allies to help you smooth out cellulite. Keep in mind, though, that to be truly effective, they should be combined with regular physical activity, a balanced diet and cupping massage sessions with your Cellublue Cup.