Looking to reduce the appearance of orange peel skin and dimples, especially on your buttocks? Feel as though you’ve tried everything and given up hope? Cellulite isn’t something you simply have to accept, and a regular buttock massage can easily become part of your routine.
Here are 3 anti-cellulite self-massage techniques for your buttocks: manual pinch-and-roll, the anti-cellulite cup and dry brushing. Each comes with the steps to follow and tips to help you get comfortable.
Cellulite is the swelling of subcutaneous tissue that gives skin a bumpy appearance. Dimples are formed by fat cells (adipocytes) that accumulate mainly in the thighs, hips and buttocks. A complete routine therefore brings together several steps:
- Choose an appropriate buttock massage technique.
- Pair it with a balanced diet and targeted buttocks exercises to tone your muscles.
- Round off your routine with moisturising body care and by drinking plenty of water.
Anti-cellulite massage: preliminary tips
Anti-cellulite massage is a cornerstone of any routine focused on the look of your skin. Here are a few tips to help you do it properly:
- Stand up and slightly part your legs, keeping your feet firmly planted on the ground.
- Always oil your buttocks beforehand. You can also massage in the shower on soapy skin. To vary your technique, use a brush and the anti-cellulite cup.
- Always massage from the bottom upwards.
- If it feels uncomfortable, remember to breathe deeply.
- After each session, have a glass of water or a herbal tea.
- Practise these massages every day: consistency is what counts.
The pinch-and-roll technique on the buttocks: the traditional anti-cellulite massage method
You can perform the pinch-and-roll massage using an anti-cellulite cup or simply with your hands. A manual pinch-and-roll massage requires more effort than using an anti-cellulite cup and takes a little practice!
Here is how to perform the manual pinch-and-roll:
- Start with a light effleurage stroke, applying no pressure and keeping your fingers relaxed.
- Begin the pinch-and-roll with one hand on each side, pinching the skin between your thumb and fingers, then releasing.
- Alternate between pinching and releasing, working across the entire skin surface.
- Grasp the skin of your buttocks and lift it gently with your fingertips.
- Press slightly without letting go, pull upwards and release. Repeat.
- Continue for at least 5 to 10 minutes.
The anti-cellulite cup: the effective buttocks massage tool
Made from pure silicone, the Cellublue anti-cellulite cup replicates the pinch-and-roll technique described above. It makes massaging your skin easier.
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
- Apply massage oil to the areas affected by cellulite (the cup should glide smoothly over your skin).
- Squeeze the sides of the cup between your fingers to expel the air.
- Place the cup at the bottom of the area you want to treat, without releasing the sides.
- Control the suction by gently pressing the sides to release more or less air.
- Glide the cup following the movements shown in the instructions.
Here are the movements to use for the anti-cellulite buttocks massage with your Cellublue anti-cellulite cup. For extra comfort, try resting your leg on a stool to make it easier to reach your buttocks.
⏰1 minute
Place the cup at the bottom of the buttock and glide upwards in vertical strokes. Always work from the bottom to the top of the area. Repeat.
⏰1 minute
Continue with smoothing strokes from the inside to the outside of the area. Repeat.
⏰1 minute
Follow with circular movements over the area.
Repeat.
Dry brushing your buttocks
There are many types of brushes available for an anti-cellulite buttocks massage, all easy to use.
- Choose a specialist massage brush with a blend of soft and firm bristles (agave fibres and horsehair or silk).
- Start at the inner curve of the buttock. Brush outwards. Work your way up to the top of the buttock.
- Finish each stroke towards the groin crease.
- Repeat the movements on the other buttock.
- Apply a massage oil after brushing to moisturise your skin.
Buttock massage: which technique should you choose?
You can practise all three buttock massage methods covered here on your own, at home. Manual pinch-and-roll involves pinching the skin of your buttocks with your fingertips, lifting it, pulling it gently upwards and then releasing it. It needs no equipment, just a little practice. The anti-cellulite cup reproduces the same movement with less effort. Dry brushing is done with a brush combining soft and firm bristles, and finishes with a massage oil.
Whichever method you choose, the same basics apply: oiled or soapy skin (except for dry brushing), strokes that work from the bottom upwards, and regular practice.
Frequently asked questions
How do I massage my buttocks myself?
Stand with your legs slightly apart. For manual pinch-and-roll and the anti-cellulite cup, work on oiled skin or on soapy skin in the shower; dry brushing, on the other hand, is done on dry skin. Always massage from the bottom upwards. Each technique is explained step by step in its own section above.
How can I get rid of cellulite on my bum?
No single step is enough on its own. This article suggests combining a regular buttock massage with a balanced diet, targeted exercises to tone your muscles and body care products. For the massage itself, see the sections on pinch-and-roll, the anti-cellulite cup and dry brushing.
How long should a buttock massage last?
For manual pinch-and-roll, allow at least 5 to 10 minutes. With the anti-cellulite cup, each movement (vertical strokes, smoothing strokes, circular movements) takes around 1 minute. Ideally, practise these massages every day.
Is it normal for an anti-cellulite massage to hurt?
Pinch-and-roll can feel a little uncomfortable, so remember to breathe deeply. With the cup, press the sides to release some air and reduce the suction. If you feel any unusual pain, or if you’re pregnant, ask your doctor for advice before carrying on.
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Useful categories: Cellulite on buttocks, Anti-Cellulite Massages.
