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Home Detox Bath Recipes for Cellulite & Poor Circulation

Hydrotherapy involves using water to soothe and treat a variety of illnesses and conditions, including cellulite and poor circulation. Cellulite occurs when pockets of fat develop under the skin, creating a dimpled effect. Poor circulation has many causes, ranging from heart problems to diabetes. Read on to learn how you can make homemade bath recipes for helping manage these two medical conditions.

  1. Body Brushing

    • One bath treatment that helps improve both cellulite and poor blood circulation is scrubbing yourself gently with a bath brush. Purchase a soft, natural-bristle, long-handled bath brush (usually found at bath and body shops, discount stores or online). Wet the brush and your skin with warm water, then use the brush to carefully scrub your skin in a circular motion. You can brush yourself during a bath or shower or even before you get into the tub. Afterward, dry your body with a soft towel to remove any dead skin, then finish with a moisturizing lotion.

    Algae Treatment

    • Some bath and body stores sell toners made with algae to help improve cellulite, but you can easily make your own algae recipe at home. Purchase algae powder (usually available at health foods stores and online) and mix with enough warm water to create a paste. Test this mixture on a small area of skin first to ensure that you aren't allergic to algae/seaweed. Dampen your skin, then gently rub the algae mixture over your body--concentrating on the cellulite areas. The exfoliating nature of the algae powder can also help stimulate skin circulation.

    Clay Masks

    • Clay (such as green, French or white kaolin) can help stimulate circulation and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Purchase clay powder (available at health foods stores and online) and mix with enough warm water to create a paste. Dampen your skin, then gently rub the clay mask over the cellulite areas. Clay can sometimes dry out areas of sensitive skin, so leave the clay on for only a few minutes. Rinse off with warm water.

    Warm Water and Juniper Essential Oil

    • Another treatment for cellulitis is combining warm bath water with a few drops of juniper berry essential oil. (Juniper-scented fragrance oils don't have the same therapeutic properties.)

    Hawthorn Berry Bath Tea Mixture

    • Some herbalists claim that hawthorn berry extract aids in treating poor circulation and heart disease. You can add a few drops of hawthorn berry extract to warm bath water or purchase hawthorn berry powder (available online and in health foods stores) and add some to bath salts that you already have on hand. You can also purchase bath teabags (available online) and make your own bath tea. Mix one cup Epsom salt, 1/2 cup baking soda, 1/4 cup sea salt, and 2 TB hawthorn berry powder and place inside the teabag, then seal it with a dry iron. Float the teabag in your warm bath water.

    Warnings and Considerations

    • Poor circulation could be a sign of a more serious health condition. Please consult a medical professional before using any of these bath recipes. Pregnant women and individuals with other health conditions should also consult a physician. Also, make sure to test a small area of skin before using any of the preparations to ensure you aren't allergic. These bath recipes are only meant to soothe the body; it's preferred to get instructions and advice from a trained medical professional.

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