Grandmother’s remedies can sometimes seem a little unusual, but they’re often well thought out… To help you care for orange-peel skin, we’ve handpicked 7 recipes our grandmothers used. You’ll find homemade massage oils (lemon, avocado, ivy, apple cider vinegar) and drinks made with nettle, couch grass or lemon. Each recipe covers the ingredients, the preparation and how to use it. So let’s say thank you, Grandma, and discover these recipes!
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. The olive oil will leave your skin feeling nourished. As for the lemon, it’s a star ingredient in our grandmothers’ beauty recipes.
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 traditional remedies. This plant can be made into an infusion or steeped in apple cider vinegar. If you’re interested in the subject, have a look at our tips on water retention too.
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 as part of your morning routine.
My grandmother’s remedies: the incredible benefits of ivy
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Ingredients:
- 1 handful of ivy leaves
- Wheat germ oil
- Rosemary essential oil
Ivy is a traditional plant for caring for cellulite-prone 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 is a simple, refreshing classic — and our grandmothers knew it! The lemon simply flavours the water and gives it a zesty touch, making it a drink to sip every 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 garden classic
Ingredients:
- 1 handful of couch grass roots
- Water
While this plant was the bane of our grandmothers’ gardens, it also had a place in their traditional recipes! Couch grass is traditionally prepared as an infusion.
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, a pantry staple
Ingredients:
- Apple cider vinegar
- Oil of your choice
Apple cider vinegar is a traditional grandmother’s remedy, used here both in a massage blend and in a drink.
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.
Cellulite on your thighs: which grandmother’s recipes should you choose?
To care for orange-peel skin on your thighs, go for the recipes you apply to the skin: the lemon oil (evenings only), the avocado stone oil, the ivy and rosemary oil or the apple cider vinegar and oil blend. For the lemon oil and the avocado oil, rinse off with cold water after a few minutes, as each recipe explains.
Pair these treatments with pinch-and-roll massage sessions, regular exercise and a balanced diet. Consistent care is better than an occasional application.
Grandma’s herbal teas and drinks
If you’d rather drink your remedies, several recipes in this article fit the bill: nettle tea, nettle leaves steeped in apple cider vinegar and diluted in a glass of water, couch grass root tea, lemon water to sip throughout the day, or a large glass of water with apple cider vinegar in the morning.
These drinks are simply a pleasant way to vary your daily hydration, alongside your massage sessions.
All these traditional recipes can easily become part of your everyday routine. Keep in mind that they should be combined with regular physical activity, a balanced diet and pinch-and-roll massage sessions with your Anti-Cellulite Cupping Cup.
Frequently asked questions
Which grandmother’s remedy should I choose for orange-peel skin?
For the skin, go for the massage recipes: the lemon oil (evenings only), the avocado stone oil, the ivy and rosemary oil or the apple cider vinegar and oil blend. Pick the one that best fits your habits and follow the instructions given in the recipe. The drinks simply add variety to your daily hydration.
Why should the lemon oil only be used in the evening?
Lemon is photosensitising, so the lemon oil is for evening use only. Leave it on for just a few minutes, then rinse off with cold water. If you have sensitive skin or notice a reaction, ask your GP or pharmacist for advice.
Can I use these grandmother’s remedies during pregnancy?
If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you’re taking any medication, ask your GP or pharmacist before using these recipes. This applies to the herbal teas as well as the oils, especially the one containing rosemary essential oil.
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