07-08-2012, 22:55
For those on NBE herbs, hate to say it, but you most likely WILL develop cellulite at some point during this journey. Even though most NBE herbs usually HELP with cellulite (like fenugreek, saw palmetto and hops), estrogen is a MAJOR cause of cellulite, and increasing it at all will likely give you cellulite (I developed a LOT of cellulite after starting NBE, even though I haven't gained any actual fat on my body).
Luckily, there ARE cures.
I hear good things about Aztec Indian Healing Clay Masks and vacuum massages (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Medical-12-Body-...231e36f89e). Personally, I do dry brushing every day and apply a special coffee mixture I make at home. I've been doing it for about two months now, and have almost completely eliminated my cellulite already! Everyone actually comments on how much thinner my legs are, and I'm not afraid to show them anymore (wearing pants every day in the middle of summer is such a hassle!)
I dry brush using a natural bristle brush ($5 at Wal-Mart). Make sure it's natural bristles, as anything else will really hurt your skin. I make small circular motions all around my leg for about 2-5 minutes, and then afterwards wash my legs with a hot washcloth. Then I apply my mixture.
I don't measure, but it's about 2 parts coffee, 1 part extra virgin coconut oil and 1 part apple cider vinegar. So, if you're making 2 cups of the mix, put 1 cup of brewed coffee, 1/2 cup of coconut oil and 1/2 cup of acv into a pot. Heat it on high until boiling, while stirring, then remove from heat and let cool. I also added fresh rosemary last time, which is also good for cellulite, and helps mask the vinegar smell. I let it sit with the rosemary for about two to three hours, then strain the rosemary out. (If you don't use rosemary, the vinegar smell will still go away once it's absorbed into your skin.)
Let it soak on your skin; don't wash it off. I do this in the morning and at night. It absorbs quickly, and at night I apply a second layer, and sometimes a third layer (it'll take a while to absorb, which is why I only apply this much at night).
Here's a similar thread on BlackHairMedia that has different methods for eliminating cellulite!
Luckily, there ARE cures.
I hear good things about Aztec Indian Healing Clay Masks and vacuum massages (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Medical-12-Body-...231e36f89e). Personally, I do dry brushing every day and apply a special coffee mixture I make at home. I've been doing it for about two months now, and have almost completely eliminated my cellulite already! Everyone actually comments on how much thinner my legs are, and I'm not afraid to show them anymore (wearing pants every day in the middle of summer is such a hassle!)
I dry brush using a natural bristle brush ($5 at Wal-Mart). Make sure it's natural bristles, as anything else will really hurt your skin. I make small circular motions all around my leg for about 2-5 minutes, and then afterwards wash my legs with a hot washcloth. Then I apply my mixture.
I don't measure, but it's about 2 parts coffee, 1 part extra virgin coconut oil and 1 part apple cider vinegar. So, if you're making 2 cups of the mix, put 1 cup of brewed coffee, 1/2 cup of coconut oil and 1/2 cup of acv into a pot. Heat it on high until boiling, while stirring, then remove from heat and let cool. I also added fresh rosemary last time, which is also good for cellulite, and helps mask the vinegar smell. I let it sit with the rosemary for about two to three hours, then strain the rosemary out. (If you don't use rosemary, the vinegar smell will still go away once it's absorbed into your skin.)
Let it soak on your skin; don't wash it off. I do this in the morning and at night. It absorbs quickly, and at night I apply a second layer, and sometimes a third layer (it'll take a while to absorb, which is why I only apply this much at night).
Here's a similar thread on BlackHairMedia that has different methods for eliminating cellulite!