The Best Anti-Cellulite Essential Oils
About 90% of women and 10% of men have cellulite. Studies showed that essential oils can reduce the appearance of cellulite and orange peel skin. These are the 6 best anti-cellulite essential oils:
1. Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis)
Rosemary essential oil is known for its stimulating, energising and circulation-boosting properties. A clinical study showed that rosemary reduced the appearance of cellulite by 52.9% while also improved skin firmness and elasticity by 57.9%. This study involved 40 women age 18 to 59 years. It indicated that rosemary reduced cellulite in a wide range of age groups.
2. Black Pepper (Piper Nigrum)
A randomised double-blind trial on women age 20 to 55 years suggested that black pepper essential oil can be used topically to reduce the look of cellulite and improve the overall skin condition.
3. Lemon (Citrus Limonum)
For many decades, lemon has been used for slimming and cellulite treatments. Studies indicated that lemon essential oil has anti-obesity (slimming) effects which can be useful for the treatment of cellulite and orange peel skin.
4. Grapefruit (Citrus Paradisi)
Grapefruit essential oil is one of the popular oils among aromatherapists to treat cellulite. It has detoxifying, slimming and circulation boosting properties which help reduce cellulite and water retention in the body.
5. Sweet Fennel (Foeniculum Vulgare)
A scientific review suggested that sweet fennel has anti-constipation properties which help get rid of the built up toxins in the body. Sweet fennel essential oil has been used traditionally in aromatherapy for anti-cellulite treatment.
6. Ginger (Zingiber Officinalis)
Ginger essential oil is highly stimulating and warming. It helps reduce the appearance of cellulite and fat all over the body. Ginger contains powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances to smooth, firm and tone up the skin all over the body. Even more, it helps reduce muscular discomfort, stiffness, aches and pains.
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