| Cellulite is often misunderstood. The appearance is | | | | essential oil a try ensure that you to do not use it |
| often likened to that of cottage cheese or is given the | | | | before you on an area of skin that will exposed to |
| nice little term dimpled. Regardless of what you want | | | | direct sunlight as it is has been known to be phototoxic. |
| to call it, cellulite is simply subcutaneous fat deposits. | | | | Other citrus essential oils that can be applied for this |
| Regardless of popular thought cellulite is not a "fat" | | | | therapeutic use are lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit. |
| problem, in fact it has more to genetics. Individuals are | | | | 2. Geranium essential oil is extracted by steam |
| predisposed as to how their body will store its fat. This | | | | distillation from the leaves, stalks or flowers of the |
| is the reason why you will see thin individuals with | | | | plant Pelargonium graveolens. This essential oil has an |
| cellulite and over weight individuals who do not appear | | | | exotic, spicy, floral scent and is known as the |
| to have any cellulite at all. In addition environmental | | | | "women's oil" because of the benefits it provides for |
| damage, aging and hormones are also thought to play | | | | menstrual and menopausal issues. |
| a role in the formation of cellulite. | | | | 3. Wintergreen essential oil has a warm minty scent |
| If you are looking for a natural solution for cellulite than | | | | which is recognized world wide. This essential oil is |
| essential oils may be an option. Many essential oils | | | | extracted by steam or water distillation from the |
| may be safely used to help reduce the appearance of | | | | leaves of the plant Gaultheria procumbens. |
| cellulite. The applications that are most commonly used | | | | 4. Oregano is one of the most popular spices found in |
| are bathing and massage. For a bath use | | | | kitchens however Oregano essential oil is one of the |
| approximately ten drops of your chosen essential oil in | | | | most popular oils in aromatherapy. This oil is extracted |
| your water, do not however add the oil to your bath | | | | by steam distillation from the dried herb and leaves. |
| until you have finished running your water. Ensure that | | | | 5. Juniper Berry essential oil is believed to be one of |
| you agitate the water with your hand before getting in | | | | the first aromatics used dating back to ancient |
| to ensure that the oil is not sitting in a clump on the | | | | civilizations. This versatile essential oil is extracted by |
| surface. | | | | steam distillation from the dried or slightly dried ripened |
| The other application that can be used is by making up | | | | fruit of the plant Juniperus communis. |
| a mixture that can be massaged into the affected | | | | 6. Pine essential oil has a very recognizable scent and |
| area. To make a massage oil for this purpose simply | | | | is often associated with winter and the holidays. This |
| add two to three drops of your chosen essential oil | | | | essential oil is extracted by steam distillation from the |
| and add it to one ounce of your favorite carrier oil and | | | | needles, twigs and buds of Pinus sylvestris. Do not use |
| enjoy. Regardless which application you choose, use | | | | oil from the dwarf pine Pinus pumilio. |
| regularly. | | | | If using essential oils interests you then choose an |
| 1. The aroma of Tangerine essential oil can be | | | | essential oil that has the therapeutic properties that you |
| described as sweet, fresh, comforting and lively. This | | | | are looking for but that also has a scent or aroma that |
| essential oil is extracted from the outer peel of the fruit | | | | you find appealing. |
| by cold expression. If you decide to give Tangerine | | | | |