When cellulite starts to settle in, there are plenty of simple, natural ways to look after your skin. From time-honoured grandmother’s remedies to dietary advice and the right daily habits, we’ve handpicked 7 tips for you: apple cider vinegar, grapefruit, nettle, pinch-and-roll massage, natural juices, a coffee grounds treatment and essential oils. Trust us, ladies, these tips slot easily into your routine so you can care for your skin every day.
1 – Use apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar is a hugely popular kitchen staple. Here, we’re interested in the place it can have in an anti-cellulite routine. Below are two low-effort, easy-to-prepare remedies: one taken orally and one applied topically, directly onto the skin.
Here’s how to prepare the oral remedy: simply pour 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water. You can add a little honey or stevia to sweeten it. If you enjoy it, you can drink it in the morning alongside good lifestyle habits (avoid it if you have a sensitive stomach). Follow it up with a healthy, balanced breakfast!
For the topical version, the idea is to create a blend you can use for massaging areas where cellulite and the orange-peel effect show. Mix 3 parts apple cider vinegar with 2 parts argan oil, then massage into all the areas affected by cellulite. Used alongside massages with the Cellublue Cup, this homemade treatment makes a lovely addition to your routine!
2 – Go for grapefruit
Grapefruit has its place in a varied diet. A source of vitamin C, it goes hand in hand with regular physical activity and good hydration.
You can start your day with 3 tablespoons of fresh grapefruit juice diluted in a glass of warm or hot water, with a little stevia or honey if you like.
You can also include it in your daily diet: fruit salads, fresh juices, roasted grapefruit and more. Enjoy it several times a week, and opt for pink or red varieties, which are richer in antioxidants and vitamins!
3 – Fall for nettle
Nature offers us an often overlooked plant: nettle! It can be enjoyed as an infusion, and it has its place both in your skincare routine and on your plate.
A word of caution, though: if you have circulation problems, a health condition or hormonal issues, or if you take any medication, talk to your GP first before having nettle regularly.
One of the easiest ways to try nettle is to brew yourself a nettle infusion. Simply bring 1 litre of water to the boil and add 100 g of fresh nettle leaves. You can also dry the leaves first to neutralise their sting. Leave to steep for a few minutes, and it’s ready! You can drink one or two cups a day.
The more adventurous among us can try a nettle and vinegar recipe. It couldn’t be simpler: steep around ten nettle leaves in a bowl of apple cider vinegar (yes, it’s back!). Then pour one tablespoon of this mixture into a glass of water and drink it once a day if you enjoy it.
And don’t forget that nettle can also be eaten directly. Just wash it, blanch it and use it in salads, purées, soups, tarts or simply as a vegetable. Looking after yourself happens on your plate just as much as in the bathroom!
4. Embrace pinch-and-roll massage
If there’s one tip you shouldn’t skip, it’s this one! Pinch-and-roll massage is a classic of anti-cellulite routines. Performing a proper pinch-and-roll massage by hand can be quite tricky, though… So to make sure you get your massage technique right, don’t hesitate to use your Cellublue Cup! Thanks to its suction effect, it easily replicates the pinch-and-roll movement and fits neatly into your routine.
The cupping tool that replicates pinching and rolling, 3 minutes per zone
- The professionals' technique, at home: you lift, glide, and release, and the tool grips the skin fold like a manual pinching and rolling
- Soft silicone that fits thighs, buttocks, stomach, and arms
- 3 minutes per zone, every day, always with a massage oil so the tool glides
5. Try natural homemade juices
Fruits, plants and spices are great allies for a varied, tasty diet. The natural juices we’re sharing today will round off your good habits nicely.
Pineapple-ginger juice: a wonderfully simple recipe packed with vitamins! Enjoy it in the morning, for example. Simply cut 2 or 3 slices of pineapple and grate about a tablespoon of fresh ginger. Prepare a decoction with the ginger and leave to steep for a few minutes. Then blend the pineapple for a vitamin boost and mix everything together!
Apple-beetroot-cucumber-carrot juice: this recipe is one of the most complete natural juices around. Cucumber brings freshness, beetroot and apple add plenty of flavour, and carrot contributes its natural sweetness. Together, these four vitamin-packed ingredients make a wonderfully refreshing juice!
Start by thoroughly washing all the ingredients; then peel them, leaving the apple skin on if it’s organic. Blend everything together (the apple, half a cucumber, the carrot and the beetroot) and add a glass of water for a smoother texture. Enjoy!
6. Try a coffee grounds treatment
Hello, upcycling fans! Here’s a simple beauty tip that’s also good for the planet. Instead of throwing your coffee grounds in the bin, why not repurpose them as a scrub or a homemade wrap?
Caffeine found in coffee is a star ingredient of anti-cellulite routines. It features in many skincare products (including our Cellulite Scrub!). Well known to skincare lovers, it has everything to win you over!
The scrub that leaves skin smooth and skin texture refined*
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- Olive & apricot kernels: these natural grains gently sweep away dead skin cells
- Caffeine & monoi scent, so your shower instantly smells like a holiday
- In the shower, two to three times a week, massaging your thighs, bottom and stomach
So, mix up a homemade treatment using coffee grounds and a little olive oil. Step into your shower (to avoid spreading grounds all over your bathroom!) and apply your mixture:
- As a daily massage: for two to three minutes, massage the targeted areas (thighs, stomach, buttocks, hips) using the pinch-and-roll technique (by hand or with a cupping cup!).
- As a weekly wrap: apply a generous layer of your mixture to the area you want to treat, then wrap it in cling film. Leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse off.
7. Call on essential oils
Did you know that essential oils also have their place in anti-cellulite routines? They’re mainly applied to the skin, blended with a carrier oil, during your massages. Their scent turns your massage into a real pampering moment. Simply choose a good carrier oil (some are particularly well-suited to pinch-and-roll massage) and select one or two essential oils based on their properties.
- Prone to water retention and aqueous cellulite? Cypress EO, paired with Atlas Cedar, is a classic in massage blends.
- Love fresh, zesty notes? Reach for lemon, there’s a reason our herbal tea contains it! Mix 8 drops of lemon EO into 15 cl of sweet almond oil, and you’re all set! (Avoid the sun after applying it: lemon EO is photosensitising.)
- Looking for another essential oil to try? Consider Juniper EO: 60 drops in 30 ml of natural carrier oil.
If you’d like more guidance on essential oils, which are not without side effects, don’t hesitate to speak to your pharmacist. They’ll be able to advise you on dosages and precautions for use, particularly if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
What can you do about cellulite naturally?
Cellulite is extremely common and looks different from one person to the next, so there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. The simplest approach is to pick a few tips from this article and stick with them consistently, combining what you eat with how you care for your skin. On the food side, grapefruit, nettle and fruit and vegetable juices all have their place. On the skincare side, you can try pinch-and-roll massage, by hand or with the cup, as well as homemade treatments such as a coffee grounds scrub or essential oils.
Combined with regular physical activity, these natural habits complement your everyday skincare and wellbeing routine.
What about you — what are your favourite natural anti-cellulite tips? Come and share them on Instagram, we’d love to hear from you!
Frequently asked questions
How can I fit these tips into my daily routine?
You can spread the tips throughout the day. First thing in the morning, have a glass of water with apple cider vinegar or grapefruit juice. In the shower, give yourself a coffee grounds massage. Once a week, treat yourself to a wrap.
Can I look after my skin without spending a fortune?
Most of the recipes in this article use everyday ingredients: recycled coffee grounds, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, fruit and vegetables. Pinch-and-roll massage can also be done by hand; the cup simply makes the movement easier.
Is there a quick fix for cellulite?
There’s no quick fix, so be wary of promises that sound too good to be true. It’s better to choose the tips you genuinely enjoy so you can keep them in your routine over time, rather than trying everything at once.
What should I do if my cellulite is painful?
If you notice any pain or other unusual symptoms in the areas concerned, speak to your GP or another medical professional before following the tips in this article.
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