I don’t know why I’m always surprised that there is a natural remedy for any ailment that works as well as (or better) than expensive commercial solutions. Even cellulite! Mother Nature must be a girl, right? We all have our lumps and bumps and this simple cellulite scrub and body oil will help improve the appearance of your skin – no harsh chemicals required.
This cellulite oil penetrates skin easier than those fancy creams and lotions so the essential oils can do their magic. I’ve combined three essential oils that are naturally effective against cellulite. Lumps, bumps and dimples, be gone!
This scrub is also a great exfoliator—using coffee grounds, any dry skin is naturally scrubbed away for skin that’s extra smooth!
Essential oils for cellulite
Some essential oils are especially useful for tackling cellulite – you can even use them while dry brushing.
- Grapefruit essential oil contains large amounts of the anti-inflammatory enzyme bromelain, which helps break down cellulite.
- Juniper essential oil is known for its detoxifying and purifying effect.
- Rosemary leaf oil stimulates circulation and vital metabolic processes.
As with all essential oils, we’re carefully diluting them in a skin-nourishing carrier oil in order to get the most out of them. My favorite is always coconut! For a scrub like this, I like an oil that solidifies a little bit at room temp because it makes the mixture overall way easier to control.
Grapefruit Coffee Cellulite Scrub
You can’t talk about cellulite without talking about my favorite remedy, coffee. The caffeine in coffee grounds acts as a temporary diuretic that removes excess water from the skin. Just like it does for puffy eyes, caffeine tightens and improves the appearance of those troublesome areas. Plus, the grounds make an excellent exfoliator to remove dead skin. Is there anything that coffee doesn’t do?!
And, you can add grapefruit again here for its natural ability to breakdown fat and cellulite. (Excuse me while I add grapefruit to everything now.)
DIY Grapefruit Cellulite Oil + Scrub
Equipment
- Small container with lid
- 2-ounce bottle
Materials
Grapefruit Cellulite Scrub
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup coffee grounds fresh or used
- 1/2 cup oil pick your favorite - almond, olive, coconut, etc.
- 15-20 drops grapefruit essential oil
Grapefruit Cellulite Oil
- 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
- 8 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 6 drops juniper essential oil
- 4 drops rosemary essential oil
Instructions
Grapefruit Cellulite Scrub
- Combine ingredients in a bowl, stirring together to thoroughly mix and create a thick paste.
- Add more oil or sugar to get desired consistency.
- Store in a lidded container. Will last several months unless water it introduced.
- To use, apply to skin and scrub in circular motions over areas with cellulite.
Grapefruit Cellulite Oil
- Combine oils in a glass jar and stir to combine.
- To use, apply a small amount of oil to damp skin.
- During the first four weeks of use, massage oil into the skin with circular movements, at least twice a day.
- For ongoing maintenance, continue with the daily application.
There are a whole host of cellulite remedies you can do at home that barely cost a thing, like honey massage and a detox body wrap. Have you tried any natural cellulite remedies?
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Could I use coconut oil for the grapefruit cellulite oil recipe?
It’s a great scrub….with one exception—use sea salt in place of the sugar. Sugar is really nothing more than a mild scrub, while sea salt will scrub AND draw out toxins, which is ideal for correcting cellulite. You can use either coarse or fine–it’s just a matter of preference. But honestly, ANY DIY scrub which contains sugar is far more effective by substituting it for sea salt.
With both recipes, how much does it make? Like approx. how many ounces and such?
That essential oil blend sounds like it would smell awesome!
I am taking blood pressure pills and cholesterol pill on script. Not sure which one but I cannot eat grapefruit as it has some interaction with pills. if you rub this oil with the grapefruit ingredient this will assume will go through your skin into your body. is this good for people taking one of these pills.