“Over the last 25+ years that I have specialised in cellulite I have heard this question way too often: what is the best oil for cellulite? To which I respond, what is the obsession with oils? Oils do not get absorbed well by the skin, so externally applied oils mean nothing. And, contrary to the silly hype about things like coconut oil can be slimming, no oil can reduce cellulite when taken internally either. Perhaps some oils, such as fish oil and flax oils, can indirectly help preventing cellulite, as part of a healthy diet, but there is no such thing as an oil that when you take it can reduce cellulite.”
Cellulite oils: the facts
What oils are best for cellulite, to consume internally?
What oils are best for cellulite, to apply externally?
In summary: have fish oil and flaxseed oil and forget anything else
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What oils are best for cellulite, to consume internally?
Internally the best oils for cellulite are the omega-3s:
The highly unsaturated fatty acids (HUFAs) DHA and EPA, contained in fish oil or vegan DHA / vegan EPA oil, are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-obesity, circulation-boosting and overall anti-ageing action. So fish oil (or its vegan equivalents) is the best oil for cellulite. EPA and DHA are also contained in oily fish, such as fresh sardines and anchovies, salmon, halibut and mackerel (never buy canned). However, contrary to marketing hype, not EPA and DHA are not found in fish such as tuna or sea bass in any significant quantities.
The poly-unsaturated fatty acid LNA (alpha-linolenic acid), contained in cold-pressed flaxseed oil is the second best oil for cellulite. As it has to first be converted to DHA and EPA, is not as potent as DHA and EPA, but comes quite close. LNA is also found in flaxseeds, chia seeds and walnuts.
What oils are best for cellulite, to apply externally?
None. No oil apply externally helps cellulite in any shape or form. Coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil, shea butter, castor oil etc etc can leave your skin soft and hydrated but do not help with cellulite whatsoever. Do not fall for the silly marketing hype on instagram and tiktok.
Some essential oils (e.g. citrus, pine, eucalyptus, peppermint etc), diluted in vegetable oils at high concentrations (3-5%), can temporarily help with cellulite, due to their circulation enhancing effects. However, used long-term, those oils will result in irritation.
On the other hand, low concentrations (e.g. the usual 1% used in aromatherapy) are ineffective. The problem with essential oils is that to really work they have to be borderline irritating, and that’s never a good idea.
Body oils that do not contain essential oils but contain other types of actives are not worth buying, simply because they are ALL too diluted to offer any significant benefit.
In summary: have fish oil and flaxseed oil and forget anything else
So, all in all:
Have fish oil and flax oil (always in moderation, nothing is good for you in crazy amounts), to help with whole body anti-aging, skin anti-aging and cellulite prevention and reduction
And do not fall for marketing claims of applying any oil on your skin for cellulite reduction - regardless of how hyped up or expensive they are. Not much will ever happen, unless you use essential oils at borderline irritating dilutions.
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At LipoTherapeia we have specialised 100% in skin tightening and cellulite reduction for more than two decades and 20,000+ sessions.
This is all we study and practise every day and have researched and tried hands-on all the important skin tightening equipment and their manufacturers.
As strong, deep acting radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the technologies of choice for skin tightening and cellulite reduction, we have invested in the best RF/ultrasound technologies in the world.
(Of course, we keep looking for new technologies every day and if/when a better technology materialises we will be the first to provide it. However, we will never follow the latest ineffective gimmick, just because it’s good marketing to offer the latest hyped up - yet ineffective and/or unsafe treatment.)
Furthermore, over the last two decades we have developed advanced RF and cavitation treatment protocols in order to make the most of our technologies, for maximum results, naturally and safely.
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(No unsafe and ineffective RF microneedling or HIFU and no safe but ineffective acoustic wave therapy, superficial RF (bipolar/tripolar/multipolar etc), low power RF/cavitation, electrical muscle stimulation, lymphatic massage, cupping, dry brushing and no ridiculous bum bum creams.)
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We are proud to be the first and only cellulite clinic in the world to offer Cellulite Ultrasonography™ to our clients, for accurate assessment, better treatment and enhanced results. Since 2022 we have assessed and provided valuable insights to hundreds of clients to better understand their specific case, see how their skin looks from inside and make informed decisions.
You can now book your Cellulite Ultrasonography™ session and assess your:
Cellulite
Skin laxity
Lipedema
Subcutaneous fat levels
You can also assess the presence and severity of fibrosis and adhesions after:
Liposuction in all its forms, including vaser, smart lipo, bodytite, abdominoplasty/tummy tuck, thigh lift, arm lift, lipedema surgery etc
Cellulite surgery, such as cellulaze, cellutite, cellfina, subcision etc
Face-lift surgery
Non-surgical procedures, such as RF microneedling, extreme intensity HIFU, extreme intensity RF, extreme intensity ultrasound etc
Everything will be shown and explained to you clearly and you can see and understand how the different structures inside your skin affect your appearance.
If there is scar tissue / fibrosis, those will be clearly seen and you can differentiate between fibrosis, water retention or unremoved fat after all types of cosmetic surgery or harsh non-surgical procedures such as RF microneedling, extreme intensity HIFU etc.
(DISCLAIMER: Please note that this service is for your informational purposes only and does not constitute medical diagnosis or advice.)
The 45’ appointment includes full assessment and consultation and optional treatment plan for cellulite reduction and/or skin tightening.
If you do wish to have treatment with us, the ultrasound scan, assessment and consultation will be used to optimise your course of treatments and maximise your results.
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We all know that training in cellulite reduction and skin tightening is as basic as it gets. It is typically a 4-6 hour training, involving only basic instruction from the manufacturer on how operators can use the machine; lots of myths, erroneous information and misconceptions; and some basic health and safety on how to use the machine.
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