You don’t have to be overweight to have cellulite. Cellulite is neither a disease nor a sign of unhealthiness. Cellulite is defined as a fatty deposit causing a dimpled or uneven appearance, as around the thighs and buttocks. The fat, which is very close to the surface of the skin, pushes against connective tissues in the skin to cause a dimpled appearance (orange peel skin look).
According to Dr. Murad, author of The Cellulite Solution, “cellulite isn’t a fat problem, it’s a skin problem. Cellulite has nothing to do with how much you weigh, nor does it improve with weight loss.”
Cellulite is one of the harder types of fats to dissolve in the body. It is an accumulation of old fat cell clusters that solidify and harden as the surrounding tissue loses its elasticity. Since the fat becomes trapped in compartments of the tissue where there is poor circulation, cellulite is a condition is difficult to eliminate. The therapeutic-grade essential oil of Cypress is a good oil for improving circulation.
Start working on reducing cellulite this winter and it will put you in a more confident state of mind and you’ll have prettier looking skin – ‘before’ warm weather arrives - you’ll be steps ahead of everyone else, feeling confident, and looking good in your tank tops, shorts and swim suit!The Liver
Healthy, vibrant, beautiful skin starts at the liver. As one of the most important detoxifying organs in the body the liver has the greatest number of functions – known to have over 5,000 chemical functions per day affecting every cell in the body, with over one liter of blood passing through the liver every minute. When the liver is taxed from toxins, the skin excretes these toxins and poisons in the body… yuck! What we eat is reflected in our face. Cleaning up the diet will show on your face, I know I have seen it happen on myself!
What does the liver have to do with Cellulite?
A lot! Those cellulite fat dimples, they contain toxins that are in your body. Toxins that were never eliminated by the liver.
What Overloads the Liver?
Pollutants from our food (everything from additives to chemicals used in AgriBusiness), water, air, drugs, chlorination, fluoridation, household cleaning products, air fresheners, out-gassing of products we bring into our homes, to name just some. While we cannot remove all toxins from our lives, we can do what we can do – and that is a lot and will help make a difference in our overall health and our physical appearance.
Symptoms of an Overloaded Liver
Skin irritations, blemishes, acne, psoriasis, eczema, allergies, itchy skin, hives, heart burn, bloating, general fatigue, nausea, yellow discoloration of skin/eyes, loss of appetite, dark colored urine, loss of energy, brownish spots on the skin, depression, and crankiness.
Essential Oils to Support Liver Function
Two essential oils blends created to specifically to help support and detoxify the liver:
- Juva Cleanse (#3395)
- JuvaFlex (#3375)
Juva Cleanse Application:
One drop in a veggie capsule (#3193) with a little olive oil. Or, one drop in a glass of goat’s milk. Juva Cleanse helps release/clean-up built up toxins in the liver and fat tissues.
JuvaFlex Application:
Apply JuvaFlex topically, put a couple drops in your palm and rub over the liver.
Excess fat is undesirable for two reasons:
- The extra weight puts an extra load on all body systems, particularly the heart and cardiovascular system, as well as the joints (knees, hips, spine etc).
- Toxins and petrochemicals (pesticides, herbicides, metallics) tend to accumulate in fatty tissue. This can contribute to hormone imbalance, neurological problems, and a higher risk of cancer.
- Essential oils such as ledum, tangerine and grapefruit may help reduce fat cells.
- Cypress enhances circulation to support the elimination of fatty deposits.
- The essential oils of lemongrass and spearmint also may help fat metabolism.
- Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil contains many of these oils and may help reduce cellulite deposits.
Cellulite is slow to dissolve, so target areas should be worked for a month or more in conjunction with weight training, a weight loss program, and drinking plenty of purified water each day (NOT distilled water!). Be patient. You should begin to see results in 4 to 6 weeks when using the essential oils in combination with a muscle-building/weight-loss regimen and cleaning up the liver and lymph.
Massage and Cellulite
Massage is one of the top techniques to use on areas of cellulite, it too brings more vitality and light to the area. Try using Young Living’s Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil (#3035), either alone or combined with a few drops of the below listed essential oils.
The physical movements used in massage help to:
- Promote lymphatic circulation which takes the toxins out of the area
- Increase blood supply which carries oxygen to the area helping to break the encapsulated hardened fat cell that makes up cellulite
We can massage ourselves at home on a daily basis when we are in the bath or shower in the cellulite prone areas, but its always so much nicer to have a massage therapist work on us!
Single Essential Oils:
Rosemary, grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, cypress, fennel, juniper, spearmint, lemongrass
Essential Oil Blends:
EndoFlex, Citrus Fresh
Make Your Own Topical Cellulite Treatments:
Cellulite Blend #1:
- 5 drops rosemary
- 10 drops grapefruit
- 2 drops cypress
Cellulite Blend #2:
- 10 drops grapefruit
- 5 drops lavender
- 3 drops helichrysum
- 3 drops patchouli
- 4 drops cypress
Dilute 50-50 with V-6 Massage Oil (#3031), massage 3-6 drops vigorously on cellulite locations at least 3 times daily, especially before exercising.
Having a bottle of Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil on hand for those busy weeks will help keep you advancing on your path.
Cellulite Blend #3 (Bath):
- 5 drops juniper
- 3 drops orange
- 3 drops cypress
- 3 drops lemon
Mix the above bath recipe together with 2 tablespoons Epsom salts or with Young Living Bath & Shower Gel Base (#3751) and dissolve in warm bath water, 2-4 times weekly. Follow with a massage with Cel-Lite Magic Massage Oil (#3035).
Additional Cellulite Tips:
Apply 3-5 drops of Young Living grapefruit essential oil, neat, 1-2 x daily to increase fat-reducing action in areas of fat rolls, puckers, and dimples. Do NOT apply to skin that will be exposed to sunlight within 12 hours – all citrus oils are photosensitizing.
Dietary Supplements Helpful with Cellulite:
These are Young Living supplements: Thyromin, ThermaBurn, Power Meal, Thyromin, and ThermaBurn.
Disclaimer: This information is for your better understanding of natural wellness. And is only recommended for use with Young Living Essential Oils. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or prescribe. Please use common sense and consult your primary care provider if you experience health issues.
Evelyn Vincent
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