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.
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.