The healing properties of essential oils can hardly be overestimated. These are not only excellent helpers in the fight against cosmetic defects, but also real healers. Before, when there was no pharmacology, they were used to treat burns and various skin diseases.
Today, oils are most often used in cosmetology and the cosmetic industry. The variety of esters and plant extracts obtained can eliminate, probably, every problem that a modern woman may face. And often these defects are stretch marks and cellulite. Oils, of course, in this case cannot be called super-efficient, but they largely help to cope with imperfections. It is only important to make the right choice and perform the procedures regularly.
Impact of oils
Not many women know that cellulite is good. It is an indicator that the reproductive function of the bodysaved. However, this is unpleasant for the woman herself, because not a single sane representative of the fair sex wants to show off unsightly white stripes and tubercles on her body. And in the future, this will lead to the development of a real pathology.
Existing oils for stretch marks and cellulite each in their own way help to cope with this kind of defects. Mixes are most often used, but one type can be taken as a basis. Efficiency is due to the penetration of the composition into the subcutaneous layer. Depending on the type of oil, it has a certain effect, "breaking up" fatty deposits or making stretch marks less noticeable.
Popular species
There are a lot of oils for cellulite and stretch marks. Among them:
- lemon;
- fennel;
- grapefruit;
- geranium;
- juniper;
- rosemary;
- orange;
- tangerine;
- ylang-ylang;
- cypress;
- cinnamon;
- tea tree, etc.
There are really a lot of them, but today we will look at the most effective ones, and also find out in what ways they can be used to achieve maximum results.
Properties and uses of geranium oil
The product is characterized by the fact that it helps to relieve puffiness and increase the elasticity of the skin. By the way, grapefruit has the same properties. Geranium oil helps to improve the outflow of lymph, the removal of toxins and toxins. Filters the blood, ridding it of unnecessary elements, inparticularly uric acid. These are just the main properties of geranium oil.
Application is carried out mainly in combination with other esters and plant components. You can also use a monomix for rubbing into problem areas with massage movements.
Tangerine oil
Citrus fruits are famous for their fat-burning properties. Moreover, not only the use of fresh fruits will help, but also the use of extracts from them externally. Tangerine oil helps to effectively increase the elasticity of the skin. Helps to make stretch marks less noticeable and is an excellent prophylactic against them. It is considered the ideal base for creating a massage anti-cellulite mixture.
Lemon oil
It is somewhat stronger and he althier than tangerine. Lemon ether fights stretch marks more effectively, because, unlike its “brother”, it has the ability to strengthen the skin and dissolve scars. This is an excellent antioxidant that will cleanse the inner layers of the skin from harmful substances. Below is a recipe with lemon oil.
Cypress
This essential oil also effectively fights cosmetic skin defects. Cypress extract promotes the burning of subcutaneous fat. No less important for he alth, this oil strengthens the walls of blood vessels. Another of its useful properties is the restoration of water balance. And as you know, cellulite is a consequence of lack of fluid. Therefore, cypress oil also has the right to be on this list.
Rosemary
This broadcastpromotes the removal of excess fluid. Thanks to this effect, it is possible to get rid of edema. Rosemary oil helps with stretch marks, as it evens out the skin and makes it silky. It also makes scars less visible.
But the ability to eliminate stretch marks is not limited to the properties of rosemary essential oil. Its use as an anti-cellulite agent is also popular in cosmetology. Rosemary promotes the destruction of fatty plaques, stimulates the circulatory system and normalizes fat metabolism.
Cinnamon oil
This ether also improves blood circulation, as it warms up the skin perfectly. Has a rejuvenating effect. It is most often used in mixes precisely because of its warming property. The use of cinnamon oil in combination with coffee and honey will help to achieve quick and good results.
Tea Tree
Perhaps the most versatile essential oil. Its significant advantage is that it is the only type that can be used undiluted. Helps tea tree oil from stretch marks and cellulite in that it helps to speed up the metabolism. The extract also has a pronounced antiseptic effect.
Ylang Ylang Oil
Perfect for those with dehydrated skin. Ylang-ylang oil for stretch marks and cellulite is effective due to such properties as nutrition and hydration. It also protects the skin from adverse environmental influences.
How touse?
We have reviewed the essential oils that can be successfully used as a means to combat stretch marks and cellulite. Now the most important thing remains - to learn about the nuances of their use, methods of application, mixing, application, etc.
Start with precautions. Every beauty should know that essential oil, whatever it may be, cannot be used in its pure form. It is always diluted with a substance of plant origin - peach, almond, grape seed, wheat germ, etc. Applying ether to the skin in its pure form is fraught with burns.
An allergy test must be done before using any oil. For example, you can prepare the desired mix in a small amount, and then apply a drop to the elbow. If there is no reaction within 24 hours, then there is no allergy to any of the components.
As already mentioned, you can take one type, or you can use several at once. We'll look at the recipes next. It is important to adhere to the dosage indicated in the instructions. For your information: 10-15 drops of esters are taken for 50 ml of the base base (oils of vegetable origin).
Massage with oils
This is one of the best methods to get rid of cellulite. In this case, instead of a plant base, honey is often used as a base. Massage can be done both with your hands and with the use of various auxiliary elements - a massager or hard texture mittens. Physical effect on the skin stimulatesblood circulation and improves metabolic processes in the epithelium.
It is likely that bruising will remain after the massage - this is a normal phenomenon, because of which you should not worry. To achieve the desired result, at least 10 procedures will be required. It is important to do them regularly. At least 10 minutes are allocated for one session. Massage can be done on your own, but it will be difficult. The best result can be achieved with the help of a professional.
How to prepare an effective mixture?
For massage, you can use monomixes. For 10 g of base, it is recommended to take the following amount of essential oil:
- lemon - 4-7 drops;
- orange - 5-7;
- grapefruit - 5-7;
- bitter orange - 5;
- bergamot – 2-5;
- geraniums – 5;
- tangerine - 5-6;
- fennel - 3-5;
- nutmeg - 5-10;
- juniper - 4-6;
- rosemary – 5-7.
You can also prepare mixes. For example, to prepare a citrus composition in a glass container, you need to mix 1 tablespoon of the base with esters of lemon, cloves and orange - 2 drops each. You can also mix 4 drops of juniper and rosemary with cypress and patchouli, taken 3 drops each, and add 2 tablespoons of almond oil.
A combination of five types will be effective. You need to add the following amount of esters (in drops) to 20 g of the base:
- bergamot – 2;
- roses – 1;
- geraniums – 2;
- dill - 1;
- juniper – 1.
For best results inpeach, almond and jojoba oil are recommended as a base, as they most effectively help in the process of losing weight and eliminating body fat, as well as perfectly nourish and moisturize the skin, which helps to get rid of cellulite.
Scrub against stretch marks
Skin will benefit from just rubbing a mixture of base and essential oils on a regular basis. For example, you can mix peach or olive oil with ylang-ylang extract and rub it into problem areas. There are quite a few variations. You can also add lemon oil to these types to enhance the anti-cellulite effect.
Many girls love scrubs. And not in vain, because they perfectly cleanse the skin, literally breathing life into it. To prepare an effective scrub, you need to mix the following ingredients:
- 1 glass of sugar;
- 1 tbsp l. cocoa;
- 2 tbsp. l. coffee grounds;
- ½ cup almond seeds;
- 1 tsp ground ginger;
- 10 drops each of orange and cinnamon oil.
Aroma bath against cosmetic defects
This use of oils is no less effective in the fight against cellulite and stretch marks. To prepare an aroma bath, add a few drops of rosemary, sage and geranium to a mixture of milk and honey. Then add to a half-filled with warm water (not more than 40 and not less than 35 degrees) bath. It is enough to spend 20 minutes in it, topping uphot water to maintain the desired temperature. Aroma bath, if taken regularly, will help not only to cope with cosmetic skin defects, but also to relax after a hard day's work.
Wraps to eliminate cellulite
Another useful way. It helps to cope with both cellulite and stretch marks. Oils are mixed with the base, applied to problem areas and wrapped with a film. It is also recommended to wear warm clothes or wrap yourself in a blanket - this will help enhance the effect. Wrapping must be carried out for at least an hour. After that, the oil is washed off, and a nourishing cream is applied to the skin. Here are some mix options:
- Apple cider vinegar or water is mixed with mint, rosemary and lemon oil in a ratio of 1 to 1.
- A few drops of orange and cinnamon are added to the finished white clay.
- Black ready-made clay is mixed with algae, after which a few drops of lemon ether are added.
- Ten drops of tangerine added to 3 tbsp. l. honey and 10 tbsp. l. cocoa.
There are a lot of options for preparing mixtures, and not only for wrapping. The most effective oils were listed above and their main positive qualities were briefly described. They all work equally well for stretch marks and cellulite.
By mixing the base of plant origin with esters in the ratio indicated above, you will get a ready-made massage mixture. If you add sea s alt or sugar and coffee grounds to it, you get a wonderful scrub. What ifmix with clay, algae, ground oatmeal or honey - mass for wrapping.
As you can see, there are many ways to make effective recipes. You can improvise according to your desires and needs. The main thing is to avoid a gross violation of the proportions of vegetable and essential oils so that there are no burns. By the way, you can also use vitamin E as a base, or even its mixture with retinol, to achieve the best result.
In conclusion, it should be noted that oils for stretch marks and cellulite, as well as mixtures of them, should not be used during pregnancy, on those areas of the skin where there is damage, as well as in the presence of an allergic reaction to one or more components. It is not recommended to use the funds daily, as this will not accelerate the appearance of the effect, but it can do harm. Enough 1-3 times a week. Also, do not rub the skin with a scrub so as not to scratch it. Be careful and use essential oils wisely. Then you can avoid the occurrence of unwanted phenomena.
