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Cellulite is one of the things that every woman fears and millions of dollars are spent on treating cellulite every year. The condition occurs mainly on the stomach, thighs and hips because it is these areas which have the highest fat content in the woman’s body. There are fat deposits that exist below the skin and when they begin to bulge dimples on the skin above begin to appear.

The appearance of cellulite can be reduced by a number of different treatments. A popular cellulite treatment is massage. By smoothing the lumpy fat deposits out and improving the blood circulation to the cellulite areas, massage can help improve the look of the skin.

Massage for cellulite can be done at home or by a therapist at a beauty spa. You or the therapist could use a machine, or you may want to opt for self-massage. Massage is effective especially when combined with other known treatments such as cream, laser or body wraps. When done at home it is a cost effective alternative which can produce excellent results when conducted properly.

The first step to cellulite self-massage is to look at what massage oil you will use. You can purchase massage oils that are believed to help the fat loss under the skin. Your local supply of natural oils will be able to tell you more.

If your problem area is the stomach or hips you should use two hands to knead the skin and cellulite. Lift the flesh up with one hand and then knead it into the other. Be gentle and massage all across the problem areas.

Gently make circular movements and strokes. It is recommended that you avoid doing counter clockwise movements as this is not the natural direction of your digestive system. Also, you should avoid any cellulite massage on the abdomen when you are or may be pregnant to avoid hurting the foetus.

One of the most common areas for cellulite is the thighs. In order to massage this area use the same long stroking motion as above and don’t forget the area at the back.

Also switch to a kneading-like motion once you have done enough of the long strokes.

To increase the cellulite removal process you can combine the self-massage with other cellulite treatments. If you are on a tight budget some simple steps can make a large difference. This includes increasing the amount of water you use each day, losing weight by eating correctly and exercising, or using a loofah sponge in the shower to rub the problem areas.

If you really want use cellulite massage as a treatment option then you should explore using a specially designed machine for home use. Alternatively, you could ask your beauty therapist if they have a machine that they use on their clients.

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