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Grapefruit Cellulite Cream
January 22, 2025
Considering just how common it is — with 80% to 90% of women (along with some men) affected by it — many people wonder how to get rid of cellulite, particularly since cellulite creams can be expensive and full of chemicals. Instead, try this grapefruit cellulite cream recipe.
This DIY grapefruit cellulite cream uses just two all-natural ingredients and is ready in a matter of a couple minutes — literally.
What is cellulite?
Cellulite is a common cosmetic concern that affects many individuals, regardless of age or body type. While it’s not harmful, its appearance can impact self-confidence.
Cellulite refers to the dimpled or lumpy appearance of the skin, commonly found on the thighs, hips, buttocks and abdomen. It occurs when fat deposits push through the connective tissue beneath the skin.
Factors such as genetics, hormonal changes, poor circulation and lifestyle choices can contribute to the development of cellulite. While it’s challenging to eliminate cellulite entirely, certain treatments can reduce its appearance by improving skin elasticity and promoting circulation.
For those seeking natural solutions, making your own cellulite cream using essential oils and natural ingredients can be both effective and cost-efficient.
Ingredients
This grapefruit cellulite cream recipe has just two natural skin care ingredients: grapefruit essential oil and coconut oil.
Grapefruit essential oil is a key ingredient in many natural skin care products due to its potent properties. When it comes to using essential oils for cellulite, grapefruit essential oil offers the following benefits:
- Stimulates circulation: Grapefruit essential oil helps improve blood flow, which can reduce the appearance of cellulite by breaking down fat deposits and enhancing lymphatic drainage.
- Detoxifies the skin: The oil’s detoxifying properties help eliminate toxins from the skin, a factor that may contribute to the development of cellulite.
- Rich in antioxidants: Grapefruit essential oil contains powerful antioxidants like vitamin C, which help protect the skin from free radical damage and promote collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.
Coconut oil is a versatile ingredient widely used in skin care, and it pairs perfectly with grapefruit essential oil in this cellulite cream. Here’s how coconut oil benefits skin:
- Deeply moisturizing: Coconut oil penetrates deeply into the skin, providing intense hydration and improving skin elasticity, which can make cellulite less noticeable.
- Enhances skin barrier: Its emollient properties help strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, keeping it smooth and supple.
- Rich in antioxidants: Like grapefruit essential oil, coconut oil contains antioxidants that protect the skin from oxidative stress and improve overall skin health.
- Natural carrier oil: Coconut oil is an excellent carrier oil for essential oils, ensuring that the grapefruit essential oil is evenly distributed and safely absorbed into the skin.
How to make grapefruit cellulite cream
This homemade grapefruit cellulite cream recipe could not be easier to put together.
All you need are a glass jar and the oils.
Start by mixing the grapefruit oil and coconut oil together — 30 drops of grapefruit essential oil and a cup of coconut oil.
Then transfer it to a glass container for storage. That’s it!
To use this cellulite cream, simply rub it directly on the area of concern daily, up to five minutes.
Try this DIY coffee scrub in the shower first, and then apply this homemade cellulite cream.
Note: Citrus essential oils are highly concentrated and full of healthy acidic properties. Because of this, we recommend you use glass containers when storing them so they do not eat away any of the plastic.
By using this natural cellulite cream consistently, you can improve the appearance of your skin while nourishing it with the powerful properties of grapefruit essential oil and coconut oil. Not only is this recipe effective, but it’s also a safer, toxin-free alternative to many commercial products on the market.
Other ways to treat cellulite
Looking for other natural ways to help treat cellulite? Here are some DIY recipes and natural treatments to try:
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Grapefruit Cellulite Cream
- Total Time: 2 min
- Yield: 30 applications 1x
Description
Cellulite creams can be expensive and full of chemicals. Instead, try this grapefruit cellulite cream recipe that’s natural, safe and effective.
Ingredients
- 30 drops grapefruit essential oil
- 1 cup coconut oil
- Glass jar
Instructions
- Mix grapefruit essential oil and coconut oil together.
- Store in glass container.
- Rub into areas of cellulite daily.
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What is the best coconut oil to use?? The liquid or can you use coconut oil you cook with??
You can use the same coconut oil you cook with
do you rinse it off after 5 minutes?
No, let it absorb into your skin. You shouldn’t need much
is the coconut oil solid or a liquid? Can you use fractured liquid oil?
Thanks
At room temp it is a solid, at higher temps a liquid. I think using whole coconut oil is best for this
will this also work for lymphadema on my arms
Is Grapefruit Seed Extract different from Grapefruit oil? It’s what I have on hand. If it’s not the same, I’ll use the grapefruit essential oil. I just need to know where to get it. Health food store?
Yes they are different. Email me at [email protected] and I’ll get you the information on where to get it
Can i use this as a face moisturizer?
I would use frankincense and lavender in place of the grapefruit oil
To what studies are you referring?
Can you email me the study for grapefruit coconut oil thanks
I’d like to know how many people saw results from this? How fast can you see results?
I use doTERRA grapefruit essential oli mixed with cocanut oil and I see a complete noticeable result
I would like to read the studies you refer to. Will you please link them?
I also am interesting in reading the studies you refer to. Could you please link them?
Since grapefruit essential oil is an natural inflammatory, would this be a good cream to use for pain from inflammation? How would this differ from deep blue?
They’re both great options
Making this tiday!
Were can I find the grapefruit oil and coconut oil. Thats not to exepencive but will work I live in kansas city mo.
Email [email protected] for the grapefruit oil. Go here for the coconut oil that I recommend and use: https://secure.ttpurchase.com/930D49B9-D357-8845-1B016AEC243D055A
Can use real grapefruit?
The oil is concentrated grapefruit using extracts from the peel so it would be different
Where can I buy grapefruit oil in Southfield Michigan 48076.
Please email me at [email protected]
Is this safe when pregnant and breast feeding?
I’ve had many moms do great with it but would consult with your physician first
Can you use orange or lemon oils?
The studies done used grapefruit oil so the results may not be the same
I have mandarin essential oil. Can I use that, or does it have to be grapefruit. Essential oil?
The studies were done using grapefruit oil. Email me at [email protected] for more info on it
What to use instead of coconut oil? Can’t do coconut at all.. Thanx
Olive oil
Where can I get on my hands on grapefruit oil?
Email [email protected] and we will help you get some!
Where can I purchase grapefruit oil
Email [email protected] and we will direct you to some!
I can connect you! :)