Perhaps every woman sooner or later resorts to such a procedure as anti-cellulite massage. The reviews confirm its effect and position it as one of the best remedies in the fight against the “orange peel”. It is a mistake to believe that this type of manipulation is available only to visitors to beauty salons. You can learn how to independently carry out anti-cellulite massage. Reviews prove the effect of home. So can it be limited to a purely independent procedure? We will tell about this in the article, and also dwell on the basic rules and techniques of anti-cellulite massage.
Cellulite: an insidious enemy
To begin with, we will understand what cellulite is and why this problem is so acute for modern women. It should immediately be said that this trouble does not occur in one day, but accumulates over the years in the body.
The so-called orange peel appears on the hips, abdomen, buttocks and arms. Doctors, speaking of him, mean structural changes in adipose tissue associated with a violation of the lymphatic outflow and circulation of beneficial substances in it. "Liposclerosis" is the name given to this phenomenon in medical circles.
Where and why arises
Cellulite occurs at a fairly early age, usually after pregnancy. Doctors say the average age is 25 years. What are the symptoms? The first - if, when the skin is compressed in a problem place, it becomes like an orange peel, it acquires an uneven surface. If a similar picture is visualized even without pressing - you definitely have cosmetic problems with adipose tissue.
Why does cellulite appear? Doctors associate its appearance with a change in the hormonal background in the body (which is why it most often appears after the birth of a child), also the culprits are frequent stressful situations, smoking, harmful, pretty fatty or sweet foods, and lack of physical activity. But attributing it to exceptionally complete women is not worth it - the “orange peel” also often appears in thin women. By the way, the presence of cellulite of a small degree of severity for a woman is considered the norm.
Massage is the main enemy of cellulite
What is anti-cellulite massage? Reviews the effect of it is described by the following positive changes:
- Improving capillary blood flow and lymph flow in adipose tissue.
- The skin is rejuvenated and tightened due to the fact that the metabolism in the cells becomes more active.
- Prevention of stagnation in tissues.
- Reducing the effect of the “orange peel” due to the fact that the lymph begins to move faster due to the drainage effect of the massage.
- Helps in removing excess fluid, as a result of which a woman gets rid of edema.
- Muscles relax and are thereby freed from toxins.
- Beneficial effect on connective tissues, their elasticity improves.
- The pores of the skin expand, as a result of which the cells are better absorbed by vital oxygen.
- The sebaceous and hormonal glands begin to work in a normal mode, therefore the condition of the skin, its appearance becomes much better.
- Lymphatic tissue is an important structural element of the body’s immune system: its stimulation and drainage increase the person’s overall resistance to viruses and bacteria.
These were positive structural changes from a medical point of view. And as women say: is anti-cellulite massage effective? Reviews unequivocally confirm that from procedure to procedure, the skin becomes more noticeable better, as well as general well-being.
Massage at home: the rules
As already mentioned above, a massage aimed at combating the notorious “orange peel” can be carried out independently. It is enough to know a few important rules.
The movements should be smooth, the intensity of the impact should increase gradually. Finish the procedure with smooth, stroking movements designed to relax the muscles.
When performing the procedure, care must be taken to ensure that the palms slide well over the surface of the skin. To do this, it is recommended to use a specialized cream, oil or talcum powder. What kind? Talk a little later.
The duration of the massage is 25-60 minutes. Once a week is the minimum number of procedures to ensure a lasting and pronounced effect.
Remember, the indicator of correct actions is pink skin at the site of exposure (in no case red).
Manipulations are always performed from the bottom up to the heart.
Do not forget about contraindications to the procedure. Heart failure, pregnancy, varicose veins, mental disorders, all kinds of infections at the peak stage, elevated body temperature - for all these conditions, massage against cellulite should be abandoned in favor of other means.
Massage preparation
What should be done before doing anti-cellulite massage? Feedback effect is associated with the following pre-procedures:
- Taking a bath. This is necessary so that the pores open as much as possible and prepare the skin for the next procedure.
- Peeling. It will achieve the best effect, because keratinized cells will not pass deep into the tissue a sufficient amount of cosmetic products during massage. It is also needed to enhance the effect of the anti-cellulite procedure: it will warm the epidermis and improve blood circulation in it.
It is better to ask the doctor who will perform it about the remaining stages of preparation for the massage. Often, several sessions of lymphatic drainage massage are prescribed to make the tissues more susceptible.
Basic Techniques
How to learn to do anti-cellulite massage? Reviews, the effect of the photo before and after it is transmitted so eloquently! There are several tactics.
The beginning and end of the session is a slight vibration. It is carried out as a whole by the palm; execution by fingertips is also allowed.
Next is rubbing. It represents the displacement and stretching of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. At the same time, hands should not slide on the skin. It is also performed by the palms or fingertips, however, the movements themselves are spiral or in a straight line.
Squeezing - vigorous movement along the muscle. You can apply the transverse, with your fingers, perpendicular - with the edge of the brush or with the palm of your hand up the muscle.
Kneading. Its options are pinching with your fingertips, as well as pinching a large area of the skin between the palms of the hands.
Pat. It is performed by the ribs of both palms, focusing on the fingers.
Cosmetic and therapeutic products for massage
What to do in order to get the maximum benefit while doing anti-cellulite massage? Reviews the effect at home is attributed to the following tools and products.
In the first place - sea salt, as well as all kinds of peels with ground coffee, apricot kernels. Salt will produce a wonderful stimulating effect, it will remove excess fluid from the body, and will allow the tissues to be supplied with blood, which means oxygen and beneficial substances.
However, it should be remembered that the procedures with these substances, especially salt, should be carried out no more than once a week, they are very active in their action.
Warming creams and gels are the next most popular product with which it is recommended to produce anti-cellulite massage. Reviews describe the effect of them as persistent and very pronounced. The thermal reaction at the site of contact of the product with the skin will expand the capillaries, respectively, contributes to a better blood supply.
The beneficial effect of certain essential oils on the fight against cellulite has been scientifically proven. First of all, these are products from lavender, bergamot, mandarin and peppermint.
The ability of honey to influence lipid processes in the body is known. Massage with this product is one of the most effective.
The use of special devices for massage
What else, besides natural and cosmetic products, can achieve better results? Of course, with hardware and with the help of auxiliary devices, and they can also be used independently. Let's talk about the two most popular among women.
The first - with the help of various massagers. The cheapest, most effective and safest of them is a brush. It has a fairly comfortable handle, and the bristles themselves are completely natural. Moreover, you can easily choose the stiffness of the brush depending on the type of skin, its sensitivity and the depth of the cellulite problem. Moreover, the skin tends to get used to regular mechanical stresses, so later the brush can be changed to a harder one. After the procedure, it is advisable to take a relaxing bath so that the skin rests. There are rules for brush massage: it is carried out only on dry, uninjured skin.
What else do anti-cellulite massage do? Reviews the effect of special cans put on the first lines. You can buy this miracle device in a pharmacy. The procedure is as follows: to begin with, the skin is treated with special massage oil, then each can is squeezed and as if sucked to problem areas. As a result, a vacuum medium is obtained under the appliance. The procedure is carried out with vigorous movements over the entire surface of the problem area. Is anti-cellulite massage so effective with banks? Reviews the effect is described as follows: blood circulation is stimulated, stagnant processes are destroyed, the lymph flow improves. This is noted by both specialists and those women who do this procedure on their own. The vacuum massage apparatus has the same effect, only the process is performed by a special device with a convenient handle, and massage takes much less time.
Another device that is worth attention is the vibro massager. For all its ease of use, it must be handled very carefully: vibration spreads not only to the skin, but also to internal organs, which can lead to unpleasant consequences. It is a device with a battery-operated handle. Working area - rubber rollers. Slightly drawing in the skin, they massage it.
Where is better: at home or in the salon
Still, where is it better to carry out anti-cellulite massage? Reviews the effect in the cabin is noted as especially noticeable, in addition, there are situations where it is better to trust the professionals. Let's analyze them:
- This is your first procedure of its kind. Only after professional manipulations can you decide for yourself whether you can handle it yourself at home or not.
- It is necessary to massage the area where vital organs are located, for example, the stomach. In the massage of this zone there are a lot of nuances and difficulties that only a doctor can handle.
- In order to have a visible effect, it is necessary to do at least 10 procedures. Often home life is addictive, so after 1-2 sessions you don’t want to do anything. If you expect such an outcome - it is better to contact the salon.