Anti Cellulite Herbs

Cellulite occurs predominately on the upper thighs, buttocks and arms. It gives the skin and surrounding tissue a dimpled, cottage cheese appearance. Over time, fat becomes trapped in the dermal layer of skin and produces the bumpy appearance. Maintaining a healthy diet, weight loss and exercise can all dramatically improve the appearance of cellulite. Poor fluid intake and inadequate diet can also cause fat to become trapped in the skin's layers. Improving nutrition through proper diet and herbs can reduce the cellulite's appearance.

Apple Cider Vinegar

• Apple cider vinegar is produced by crushing apples and placing them in barrels to naturally ferment. The fermentation produces a dark, foamy substance that is commonly called, "mother." All natural, herbal apple cider vinegars sold in health food stores contain a degree of the mother, which is believed to add to its benefits. Apple cider vinegar contains phosphorous, chlorine, sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, fluorine, iron, copper, sulfur and silicon.

  Taking 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar per day mixed in a glass of water is believed to increase metabolism, reduce the appearance of cellulite, improve digestion, alleviate constipation, improve skin conditions and strengthen the immune system.

  Home Remedies Web suggests mixing apple cider vinegar with massage oil and working it into the skin through massage practices to reduce the appearance of cellulite.

Bladderwrack

• A form of algae, bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus, Ascophyllum nodosum) is harvested along the Atlantic shoreline of Europe and around Greenland. It is also obtained form the Baltic sea and the Canary Islands. The algae also occurs along the Atlantic shoreline of North America down to North Carolina.

  Bladderwrack is used as a topical application that is massaged into cellulite skin, as a liquid additive to bathwater and also the form of capsules or teas. The herb can also be added to foods during cooking.

  The herb is believed to support the immune system, help with natural weight loss and reduce cellulite, according to the Chinese Herbs website, which offers information on nutritional supplements.

Chromium

• Chromium picolinate is believed to help naturally balance metabolism to aid in weight loss, which can reduce the appearance of cellulite. It alleviates appetite, according to Fitness Attitudes. It appears to help reduce the craving for sweet treats and ease hunger pains.

  The herbal supplement can be consumed in pill form or through a natural diet that contains prunes, nuts, whole grains, potatoes and peanut butter. The addition of the supplement in pill form to an already healthy diet can help to maintain weight over time, which may also reduce the appearance of cellulite.