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Magnesium Citrate
Posted by Nicole (Melbourne) on 07/25/2017
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I have now found the best treatment for cellulite is magnesium citrate, I take a lot because it helps me with constipation, I take 3 capsules 3 times a day and it has severely reduced my cellulite, I might try and take 4 capsules 3 times a day and let you know how I go.
Magnesium Citrate
Posted by Nicole (Melbourne) on 07/25/2017
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Magnesium Citrate I take 3 capsules 3 times a day and it has almost completely rid me of cellulite. I may start to take 4 capsules 3 times a day to get better results and I will let you know.
Coffee Grounds
Posted by Iil0veeeyou (Webster, Mass.) on 06/23/2010
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Coffee is the ultimate weapon against cellulite!
I am 18 years old and due to a small weight gain i noticed i was getting cellulite on my legs. Ive always had some but its gotten alot more visible. I hated wearing shorts and skirts that showed my legs. So one day i read about using used coffee grounds on your cellulite trouble spots. I decided to give it a try i had nothing to lose except cellulite. So i took the used coffee grounds from my coffee maker mixed it with lotion to give it a consistency that will make the coffee cling to my legs. You can also use oils such as coconut oil or olive oil. Whatever floats your boat. (: I applied it, left it on for about 10 mins and then massaged my legs (with the coffee still on them), rinsed it off, looked in the mirror and instantly the skin on my legs looked "firmer" and there was alot less cellulite "indents" hah. It absolutely works. However remember, the appearance of cellulite can be reduced for a certain time period. It does come back eventually. I suggest do the coffee treatment 2 or 3 times a week. Do not overdo it especially if you have sensitive skin because you will break out in little red spots, nothing too serious however. Goes away with a little application of ACV or on its own in a few days. Combine with exercise and overall reduction of body fat (if necessary) and you will have the smooth even looking legs every female wants.
Coffee Grounds
Posted by Marie (Huntington, WV) on 03/28/2009
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I have found that the what works best for me is to massage my thighs using pressure and kneading motion for about 10 minutes on each thigh. You can use an intense moisturizer or the best that I've found contains seaweed extract in it, it's contents seem to help firm the skin. Do this everyday it will help break up the cellulite to give you a smoother look.
I have also done research and experimented on myself the use of caffeine (coffee grounds) on my thighs and you can almost see an instant result. I moistened the regular coffee grounds, then applied them all over my thighs. Next I massaged for about 5 min each thigh and reapplied so my thighs were covered. I wrapped my legs with cling wrap and placed warm towels around my legs and kept doing so for about 10 minutes. The caffeine tightens your skin almost instantly however this method needs to be repeated hourly it's more for an instant effect.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Pepper (Naperville, Illinois, Usa) on 07/11/2011
To Francisca from Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France - I agree that the words cellulitis and cellulite are very similar and that can be quite confusing. However, any word ending in "itis" means inflammation, I. E. , bronchitis, arthritis, tonsililitis. Cellulitis is a severe inflammation of the cells (derma) brought on by bacteria that needs immediate medical attention. Hope this helps clear up the confusion. I always enjoy your informative posts and book reviews.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Alicia (Toronto, Ontario) on 05/28/2012
Coconut oil will clog your pores. Its not great for the face. Try hazelnut, jojoba or sunflower oil. And you can mix in a little tea tree or lavendar essential oils for the bacteria.
Magnesium Citrate
Posted by Cathy (Mt) on 02/20/2018
Hi Nicole,
Can you give us an update on using magnesium citrate for cellulite? Thanks!
Oil Pulling
Posted by Nicole (Melbourne) on 03/17/2016
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Oil pulling with a large tbsp of organic unrefined virgin coconut oil every morning for 20 mins has really helped reduce my cellulite, I still have the stubborn cellulite but I'm trying to drink more water. Some people oil pull 3 times a day, I will see how I go and might try it 3 times a day :)
Baking Soda
Posted by Dorthy (United States) on 08/15/2014
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Baking soda if scrubbed on the skin helps to remove any toxins and dead skin.
Vinegar
Posted by Justice Janvier (Lake Oswego, Oregon) on 07/30/2011
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I never really had cellulite, until after having my baby by C-section birth. It was mainly on my stomach. I started putting distilled white vinegar on my stomach everyday. After a few months the "ugly skin" was gone.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Debbie (Melbourne, Australia) on 07/11/2011
Anything with the word itis at the end usually mean "inflammation". Vitamin C in mega doses usually will clear up an infection.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Angel (Westminster, Co) on 06/25/2016
Thank you so much, for the lady with the extensive post on washing with baking soda, using organic apple cider vinegar, for toner, and coconut oil for moisture. Also her other tips with borax, etc. The most helpful tips ever, and I am 55, and have studied holistic health for 25 years. I have made a friend in the Philipines, snd she can find these too. God Bless you, Earth Clinic posters, Never stop this site!!!! Forever grateful! :-)
Magnesium Citrate
Posted by Leanne (Australia ) on 11/09/2020
How many mg per day and how long before you saw results?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Yvonne (Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica) on 07/09/2011
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I have been using apple cider viniger for 3 months on my cellulites and there is little or no changes. Help anyone or advise?
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Tea (New Zealand ) on 06/27/2018
Are you drinking it? 3-4 times a day in water 2 tbsp.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 07/10/2011
I am sorry but I still find cellulitis and cellulite very confusing! Do you have the goose bumps on your legs women suffer from nowadays or the more complicated illness which is not related in the least? I mixed up both names a while ago and now I have found the explanation for that. Well, two explanations, not only both names are very similar but on the top of that, in Dutch, cellulite is often referred to as cellulitis. As I speak Dutch when I lived there I always heard people talking about cellulitis and read quite a bit about it as I happen to have quite a bit on my legs. Now I don't live there anymore I had completely forgotten about the word till I read it on this site and immediately connected it to the under skin problem, not to something more complicated.
My question is, is it wise to have two conditions with such similar names? And on the top of everything else have an illness with a name which is exactly the same as a skin problem in another language. This will lead to a lot of confusion! Therefore I couldn't understand why a lady here was so worried about her cellulitis..... well, she didn't mean an unsightly problem but a severe illness but how is one to know? Weird to say the least.....
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Linda A (Los Angeles, Ca) on 07/10/2011
Cellulite is when your thighs look dimpley caused by fat under the skin. Cellulitis is a deep skin infection.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 07/11/2011
Sorry but I think that you missed my point, Linda. I was not talking about the difference between both problems, at least that wasn't my main goal, my question was whether it was wise to have two very different problems with almost similar names which will provoke a lot of confusion! To make things worse at least in Dutch Cellulite is called Cellulitis and that can't be changed as I believe that Cellulite /Cellulitis was here long before Cellulitis as an illness appeared (at least I had never heard of it till recently). I just don't manage to believe how the two problems got to have such similar names, after all there are so many names to chose from when you name an illness.... As someone else said here recently she two got confused the first time she heard the word Cellulitis!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Jay (Forestville, Ca) on 06/21/2013
Hi - I'm late to this discussion but goose bumps on skin might be keratosis pilaris. This is to the person from Alsace, France. Maybe this is why you have no results.
Coconut Oil
Posted by Shasha (Marlboro, Ma, Usa) on 07/10/2012
How much borax and Epsom salt? Pour directly in bath water?? How has it been for you? Thanks for the help!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Maeryn (Calgary, Ab, Canada) on 09/15/2011
I am allergic to apple juice. Have been since I was a baby, so there is no getting around it. Doesn't matter if it is organic or not, I still get a rash at the base of my neck. (the allergy is very bizzare because I can eat apples without a problem and juice them at home) I used diluted ACV on my face. It really helps to close the pores on my nose, but it seemed to make my forehead more inflammed. I have combo skin. Dry cheeks and oily t-zone.
For cellulite, would I ingest the acv, or rub it on alternately with coconut oil?
Coconut Oil
Posted by El (Washington, DC) on 02/29/2024
Was she saying she kept a diary for the first two days or ate dairy for the first two days?
Coconut Oil
Posted by Rebecca (NC) on 07/30/2023
For myself, coconut oil is wonderful... but not on my face, or areas which might be prone to breakouts. Some cleansers and facial care products which might include coconut oil, but only amongst other ingredients, are sometimes fine for my face.
I can relate to your experience!
