Cellulite massage works by increasing blood and lymphatic circulation, reducing fluid retention, in addition to reducing cellulite nodules, improving the “orange peel” appearance of the skin, and also facilitating the penetration of anti-cellulite creams, which can It can be done on the legs, buttocks, thighs, arms and abdomen, and is recommended for all levels of cellulite.
Cellulite massages are a good complement to eliminate cellulite, and can be done by the person themselves, or preferably by a professional specialist in aesthetics, carrying out sliding, kneading and friction maneuvers that will also act on accumulated fat, as in this case modeling massage, or applying light pressure with your hands on the skin, as in the case of lymphatic drainage.
However, massages do not completely eliminate cellulite, and must be associated with the practice of physical activities, a balanced diet without fat or sugar, and aesthetic treatments, such as lipocavitation or carboxytherapy, for example, as this way it is possible to combat the main factors which favor the formation of cellulite, achieving better results. Check out the best treatments to get rid of cellulite.
Benefits of massage for cellulite
The main benefits of cellulite massage are:
- Increase and stimulate body blood and lymphatic circulation;
- Reduce fluid retention;
- Reduce body swelling;
- Increase the elimination of toxins from the body;
- Improve venous return;
- Leave skin smoother;
- Combat the pain and discomfort that are present in the most severe cellulite, grades 3 and 4;
- Facilitate the penetration of substances from anti-cellulite creams.
In this way, massage helps to improve the appearance of the skin and the “orange peel” appearance, and can be done daily at home or in sessions with a beautician 2 to 3 times a week.
How to prepare
To prepare for the massage, it is important to exfoliate your skin as it helps to remove dead skin cells, facilitating the penetration and action of anti-cellulite creams, as well as stimulating blood circulation, which can be done 1 to 2 times a week.
To exfoliate, you must apply, during the shower, an exfoliating cream purchased in pharmacies or a homemade exfoliant, to the buttocks and legs region, and with circular movements rub the entire region vigorously for at least 5 minutes on each side of the body. body. Using an exfoliating glove, sponge or loofah can help improve the effect of exfoliation. See how to make a homemade exfoliant.
After exfoliation, remove the exfoliant from the skin with cold water and apply a moisturizing oil or anti-cellulite cream to the buttocks and thighs. Check out the best anti-cellulite creams.
How to do a massage at home
To perform a cellulite massage at home, the best technique is lymphatic drainage, which uses gentle movements, with the tips of your fingers or the palm of your hands, respecting the direction of orientation of the lymphatic vessels, that is, from the legs to the heart. , and should be done on the legs and buttocks, at least 3 times a week, for around 40 to 60 minutes.
To perform a cellulite massage, you must perform the following steps:
Step 1 – Stimulate the parasternal (in the middle of the chest) and supraclavicular (above the clavicles) ganglia by pressing these regions 5 to 7 times in a row. Next, the inguinal nodes (near the groin) must be stimulated, pressing these regions 5 to 7 times in a row;
Step 2 – Apply gentle pressure, sliding your hands, starting from the inside of your knees, towards your groin for a few minutes. Then, do the same slide from the side of the hip, passing through the buttocks, heading towards the groin, for a few minutes. First, the slide must be done on one leg and glute and then on the other leg and the other glute;
Step 3 – Finally, the pressure applied to the inguinal and supraclavicular nodes must be repeated to complete the lymphatic drainage, because this ensures that excess liquids from the legs and glutes are directed to the subclavian and jugular veins, to be eliminated from the body.
Ideally, lymphatic drainage should be performed by an experienced therapist because this will provide better results. However, on days when you do not have treatment at the clinic, you can complement the treatment by carrying out self-draining at home. Find out how to perform lymphatic drainage to get all the benefits of this massage to eliminate cellulite.
Does a cellulite massager work?
Using small devices like massage rollers at home can also help treat cellulite because they also increase blood circulation. Some equipment still emits heat, which also contributes to improving circulation in the region where they are applied, but for them to have any effect it is also necessary that they are used respecting the direction of the lymph nodes and with anti-cellulite creams or gels.
Furthermore, to combat cellulite definitively, in addition to massage, it is important to eat a low-salt diet, increase your intake of water or teas, such as green tea, for example, practice physical activities, and, if necessary, undergo aesthetic treatments with a dermatologist. or a healthcare professional specializing in aesthetics. See how to drink green tea.
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