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Lemon (Citrus limon)
Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens)
Is cypress oil good for cellulite? Cy- press oil is touted for its ability to stim- ulate circula- tion by increasing blood flow, making it a great choice for cel-
lulite as well as varicose veins.
Cypress oil is also used medicinally for
its antiseptic, antispasmodic, antibacterial, stimulating and antirheumatic properties. This oil has a clean and energizing scent that is a mix of woody and evergreen.
Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi)
Grapefruit oil, which comes from the nutrient-rich rind of a grapefruit, has been used for centuries to help fend off weight gain, sugar cravings and inflammation.
And when it comes to natural remedies for cellulite, you’ll see grapefruit essential oil again and again as top pick. A research study published in 2010 actually demonstrates how grapefruit oil can reduce adipogenesis (the the formation of fat or fatty tissue). With its uplifting scent, grapefruit oil is also a great natural mood booster, too.
Lemon oil uses are truly plentiful including its many skin applications. In addition to its employ- ment as a natural remedy for cellulite, it’s also used in dermatology for athlete’s foot, blisters, boils, corns, cuts, grazes, insect bites, mouth ulcers, rosacea and oily skin
conditions.
Lemon oil is commonly used to cleanse toxins from the body, stimulate lymphatic drainage and purify the skin.
Juniper (Juniperus virginiana)
Juniper oil is an- other option for use as a natural cellulite remedy. It may help to reduce the appear- ance of cellulite thanks to active com- ponents like alpha- pinene, sabinene and
juniperene. (6) Juniper oil also has helpful di- uretic properties. (7) It has a scent that is often de- scribed as woody and sweet yet refreshing.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Lavender oil is extremely popular based on its calming scent alone. Plus, it has a long list of uses including the natural treatment of burns, stress, headaches,
muscle pain and boosting the immune system. It’s also a top choice for skin problems and boost- ing new cell growth making it a rejuvenating op- tion for cellulite.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus)
Not only can this essential oil with a citrus-like aroma repel bugs, reduce stress and relax muscles, but with its circula- tion-boosting
properties, lemongrass oil may also help to improve the appearance of cellulite.
As with all of these essential oils for cel- lulite, you can mix lemongrass oil with a carrier oil and apply it topically. You can also use a pure, high-grade lemongrass es- sential oil internally by adding a drop or two to your favorite beverages or to recipes.
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