Want smoother-looking skin and a less visible orange-peel effect, without going under the knife? Good news, ladies: there are plenty of gentle options! From time-honoured home remedies to dietary advice and good daily habits, we’ve handpicked 10 natural tips to try right away, including coffee grounds, apple cider vinegar, nettle, herbal teas, an Epsom salt bath and cupping massage. For each one, you’ll find the recipe to make or how to fit it into your routine.
10 natural tips and home remedies for cellulite
1. Coffee grounds
Coffee grounds are a classic among anti-cellulite tips and a favourite ingredient for homemade scrubs. To use them, let the grounds dry out, then add a few drops of your favourite oil and mix well. Massage firmly into your skin, then rinse with cool water. If you don’t have coffee grounds to hand or haven’t got time to make the mixture yourself, try the Cellulite Scrub. This caffeine-infused treatment exfoliates your skin to leave it feeling smoother, focusing on the areas where cellulite shows.
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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
2. Food supplements
Food supplements are among the natural tips often mentioned for tackling cellulite. They make it easy to incorporate “superfoods” into your diet: green tea, caffeine, guarana, cherry stem… These ingredients are popular in anti-cellulite routines and are taken regularly as part of a balanced diet. The capsules and drink from the Cellublue anti-cellulite programme combine 12 active ingredients. They can complement your beauty routine.
3. Essential oils
Essential oils are used in very small amounts, which is why they earn a spot on our list of natural tips. The key is knowing which ones to choose and how to use them properly. For your massages, you can opt for lemon, rosemary, juniper, cypress or hazelnut essential oils. To make a simple massage oil, mix 1 teaspoon of cypress essential oil, 1 teaspoon of rosemary essential oil and 200ml of argan oil. Massage into your skin daily. You can also try the Massage Oil by Cellublue. This natural oil, specially formulated for orange-peel skin, is ideal for pinch-and-roll massage and leaves your skin feeling soft.
4. Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has a wide range of uses. In our case, we’re most interested in it for the routine presented here. Here are two low-effort, easy-to-prepare recipes: one taken as a drink and one applied topically, directly onto the skin.
Here’s how to prepare the drink: pour 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar into a glass of water. You can add a little honey or stevia to sweeten it. Drink it in the morning on an empty stomach, then follow it up with a healthy, balanced breakfast! If it doesn’t agree with you, ask your doctor for advice.
For the topical version, the goal is to create a blend you can massage into areas prone to orange-peel skin. Mix 3 parts apple cider vinegar with 2 parts argan oil, then massage into all areas where cellulite shows.
5. Grapefruit
Grapefruit can find its place in your anti-cellulite routine. It’s rich in vitamin C and fits easily into a balanced diet, alongside regular physical activity.
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.
To make the most of grapefruit’s benefits, you can also include it in your daily diet: fruit salads, fresh juices, roasted grapefruit and more. Enjoy it several times a week — and go for pink or red varieties, which are richer in antioxidants and vitamins!
6. Nettle
Among natural tips, nature offers us an underrated plant: the nettle! It’s one of those plants with a wealth of traditional uses. What makes it particularly interesting is its versatility. And remarkably, nettle doesn’t just go into infusions; it can also be eaten. But be careful: nettle isn’t suitable for everyone!
This is especially true if you suffer from an illness, a health condition or hormonal imbalances: ask your doctor for advice. So nettle fits easily into your routine, in infusions or in cooking, as you’ll see below.
One of the easiest ways to enjoy nettle’s benefits is to brew an anti-cellulite infusion. Simply bring 1 litre of water to the boil and add 100g 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! It’s recommended to drink 2 to 3 cups of this infusion per day.
The more adventurous among you can try a “nettle cure”. The idea is simple: steep around ten nettle leaves in a bowl of apple cider vinegar (yes, it’s back!). Then pour one tablespoon of this preparation into a glass of water and drink it once a day, preferably on an empty stomach.
Don’t forget that nettle can also be eaten directly. Simply wash it, blanch it and use it in salads, purées, soups, tarts or just as a vegetable. When it comes to fighting cellulite, it’s best to tackle it from the inside as well as the outside!
7. Teas and herbal infusions
Regularly drinking tea or herbal infusions is one of the simplest natural anti-cellulite tips. By choosing these drinks, you’ll often naturally increase your daily water intake. And drinking enough helps you stay well hydrated, which is a good habit for your skin. In addition, the plants found in teas and herbal infusions are appreciated for their aromas. Among the most popular: sweet orange, dandelion, cedar, rosemary, maté and nettle. Pair these with green tea and you’re onto a winner, as green tea is a classic in anti-cellulite routines. Discover our anti-cellulite herbal infusion ideas right here!
An old-fashioned home-remedy herbal tea for cellulite
Among the simplest home remedies, the nettle infusion mentioned above deserves its place. Bring 1 litre of water to the boil, then add 100g of nettle leaves, either fresh or dried to neutralise their sting. Leave to steep for a few minutes, then drink 2 to 3 cups a day.
For a bit of variety, you can also make infusions with the plants listed above, such as dandelion, rosemary or sweet orange, and pair them with a little green tea. If you’re taking medication, are pregnant or have any doubts, ask your doctor for advice.
8. Ivy macerate
You all know climbing ivy, right? That plant considered invasive because of its tendency to creep up walls and trees! Ivy is widely used in cosmetics, particularly in products against cellulite. All in all, it’s a familiar ingredient in the fight against orange-peel skin. You can easily harness the plant by making your own ivy-based treatment at home. First, you’ll need to gather some, but ivy is a common plant and shouldn’t be hard to find. Please note: this macerate is for external use only and must never be swallowed.
- Collect 200 to 300g of ivy.
- Simmer it in one litre of water for 2 hours to create the macerate.
- Strain the liquid and add sweet almond oil (or another natural vegetable oil of your choice).
- Apply the macerate by massaging it in or using it as a compress on areas where cellulite shows.
- Repeat this natural routine regularly.
- You can also add a few drops of essential oil: cypress or sea fennel are popular choices for massage.
9. Epsom salt
Excessive consumption of salt is not recommended, especially if you suffer from water-retention cellulite — as salt encourages fluid retention. That said, there’s nothing stopping you from adding salt to your bath. Just make sure you choose the right kind! Epsom salt, as its name suggests, originates from the town of Epsom in England, where it was used in a wide range of treatments thanks to its high magnesium and sulphate content, both of which are readily absorbed by the skin.
Epsom salt baths remain popular today for their relaxing properties and leave skin feeling soft. Perfect for a moment of me-time as part of your anti-cellulite routine! Do note, however, that Epsom salt baths are not recommended if you have kidney failure, heart problems or skin lesions: if in doubt, ask your doctor for advice. If none of these apply to you, go ahead and treat yourself to a lovely bath!
- Fill your bathtub with warm water.
- Dissolve ¼ cup of Himalayan pink salt, ¼ cup of Epsom salt and ¼ cup of bicarbonate of soda in water.
- Add this salted water to your bath.
- If you love a beautiful scent, why not add 10 to 20 drops of essential oil to your bath? Choose one based on its properties and make sure it’s well tolerated by your skin.
- Your anti-cellulite bath is ready!
10. And finally, the most popular natural tip of all: pinch-and-roll massage
Pinch-and-roll massage is a technique appreciated by skincare fans as a genuinely pleasant way to care for skin prone to cellulite. During a session, dimpled areas are worked on and the skin is massaged section by section. However, performing this type of massage on yourself can quickly become quite tricky.
To make things easier, reach for your Cellublue Cup. With a simple squeeze, the suction effect easily replicates the pinch-and-roll technique. Just 5 minutes a day is enough to fit it into your routine: a natural, quick and easy gesture. We’re sold!
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What home remedies can you use for cellulite on your thighs?
The thighs are one of the areas where cellulite tends to show the most. Several of the home remedies in this article can be applied directly to this area: the coffee grounds scrub mixed with a few drops of oil, the apple cider vinegar and argan oil blend as a massage, or the ivy macerate used as a compress.
To round off these homemade treatments, focus on simple everyday habits: a nettle infusion, an Epsom salt bath to unwind and a few minutes of pinch-and-roll massage each day. Combine them with a balanced diet and regular physical activity.
Over to you — you now know the best natural anti-cellulite tips!
Frequently asked questions
How can I get rid of cellulite naturally?
There’s no single solution, so it’s best to combine several habits. Pinch-and-roll massage, a coffee grounds scrub, herbal teas, fruit such as grapefruit, a balanced diet and regular physical activity can be combined. You’ll find the details of each of the 10 tips earlier in the article.
How can I tackle cellulite on my stomach naturally?
The treatments in this article aren’t just for the thighs. The coffee grounds scrub, the essential oil massage blend or the apple cider vinegar and argan oil mixture can also be applied to your stomach. Massage gently and combine these treatments with a balanced diet and regular physical activity.
How do you use apple cider vinegar for cellulite?
Tip no. 4 covers two ways to use it. As a drink: 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, in the morning on an empty stomach. As a massage: 3 parts apple cider vinegar to 2 parts argan oil, applied to the areas concerned. If you experience any digestive discomfort or have any doubts, ask your doctor for advice.
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