How to Get Rid of Cellulite Through Massage

Many women fear cellulite. Those suffering with cellulite often do everything in their power to get rid of or lessen its appearance. Cellulite is a collection of fat that expands and pushes against the connective tissue of the skin. This creates the much loathed and feared "cottage cheese" look, usually around the buttocks, thighs, and stomach. Taking a natural approach to solving this problem, such as massage, has been shown to help dissipate the appearance of cellulite by using a massaging motion on the effected area. The entire process only takes about 5 to 10 minutes per day.

Things You'll Need

• Lotion of your choice

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Instructions

• 1

  Apply a lotion of your choice to the areas on your body where cellulite is present.

• 2

  Gently massage the lotion into your skin so that your hands will glide over the areas with ease.

• 3

  Apply moderate pressure to the affected area with either your fingers, knuckles or the palm of your hand and perform long, sweeping strokes.

• 4

  Use the palm of your hand to briskly rub the affected area in a circular motion.

• 5

  Gently knead the affected area with your knuckles, as if it were bread dough.

• 6

  Gently pinch the affected skin. Pull it slightly away from the body.

• 7

  Finish the cellulite reduction massage by performing soothing strokes with the palm of your hand.