Woman's World

Bye-bye, cellulite!

This drink helps temporaril­y shrink fat cells—which bulge when you retain too much fluid— to reduce cellulite. Credit goes to pineapple, a diuretic, and bananas, which balance your salt levels.

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T hink you’re stuck with stubborn cellulite? Think again! These spa-inspired remedies can help you pamper your way to visibly smoother skin. Topical ingredient­s like clay and geranium oil tone and tighten, while a juicy smoothie flushes excess water weight to temporaril­y diminish dimples, reveals Janice Cox, author of Natural Beauty at Home.

Whisk away toxins with a Green Tea Wrap!

“Clay is rich in minerals that help flush toxins and smooth orange peel skin,” Cox explains. Pair that with antioxidan­t-rich green tea, which fights inflammati­on to enhance the toning effect! ❏ 1/2 cup green clay powder (at Amazon.com) ❏ 1/4 cup pure aloe vera gel ❏ 4 oz. strongly brewed green tea, cooled

✤ Combine all ingredient­s to form creamy paste. Smooth over clean, dimpled skin. Cover with plastic wrap. Lie down in empty tub and drape warm towel over body. Relax 15-20 minutes. Remove towel and wrap; rinse. Important: Drink plenty of water, and remove wrap if you feel uncomforta­ble. “Geranium essential oil is well-known for boosting your circulatio­n and stimulatin­g your lymphatic system,” says Cox of the naturally astringent oil. Add in moisturizi­ng almond and coconut oils, and this cream will smooth dimples and soften skin! ❏ 4 oz. hot water ❏ 1/4 tsp. baking soda ❏ 2 tsp. coconut oil, softened ❏ 1/2 cup almond oil ❏ 3- 4 drops geranium essential oil

✤ Combine water and baking soda; set aside. Combine coconut and almond oils. Slowly stir in baking soda mixture, then stir in geranium oil. Transfer to lidded jar; let cool. Massage dollop of lotion into skin. Keeps 1 month.

Flush excess water with a Tropical Smoothie!

❏ 1 banana, peeled and frozen ❏ 1/2 cup cubed pineapple ❏ 4 oz. orange juice ❏ 4 oz. coconut water ❏ 1/2 cup ice ✤ Add all ingredient­s to blender; blitz until smooth. Transfer to glass and enjoy.

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