- Efficiency of the procedure
- Black list: contraindications
- Stages of the procedure
- Recipes
Many people have been familiar with the tantalizing, appetite-stimulating smell of cinnamon powder since childhood.
It smells like lush buns, fresh pies and other delicious pastries. However, not everyone knows that it can be used not only as a spice in cooking, but also for weight loss. If you learn how to do a cinnamon wrap, you can sharpen your figure, remove problem areas, eliminate fat deposits, lose excess weight, and get rid of cellulite.
Does the procedure actually work, or is it just a common trick when wishful thinking is presented as reality?
The effect of cinnamon on skin with cellulite
The tasty spice is a real storehouse of nutrients. There is everything that is missing from the bark of the “sweet tree”. It’s worth focusing only on those components that are beneficial for the skin:
- pyridoxine increases skin turgor;
- pantothenic acid eliminates dry skin;
- retinol activates the production of collagen fibers;
- riboflavin has a wound-healing effect, helps in supplying oxygen to the intercellular space;
- Vitamin A promotes rejuvenation of the entire body and skin as well;
- tannins promote renewal of the epidermis;
- ascorbic acid increases skin velvety;
- vitamin E is one of a number of natural antioxidants that fight free radicals and is involved in the renewal of cells in the upper layer of the dermis;
- nicotinic acid restores the elasticity of the skin.
For problem skin, cinnamon for cellulite is a godsend that works wonders. However, it must be used correctly.
Tip: For wraps, it is best to use rolled cinnamon sticks. This is a pure product with no impurities. If sticks are not available, purchase ready-made powder or cinnamon oil. To avoid burns, the oil must be diluted with olive oil in a ratio of at least 1:5.
Cinnamon and cottage cheese
All fermented milk products go well with cinnamon and allow you to reduce fat mass. These include low-fat cottage cheese. The dietary product is taken in a volume of 200-250 grams. Add 10 grams of cinnamon powder. It is better to eat cottage cheese with cinnamon powder once a day (for breakfast or dinner) for a week, no more.
This protein dessert is recommended for those who play sports and have a high body mass index. They can be a snack during an acute attack of hunger.
The effectiveness of cinnamon wraps
Under the influence of the active components of the spice, cinnamon wraps for cellulite can lead to rapid restoration of the skin. Transformations in problem areas are noticeable after 3–4 sessions. The full course of treatment for cellulite ranges from 10 to 15 procedures performed every other day. The effect of using exotic tree bark is noticeable and pleasant:
- the elasticity and turgor of the skin increases;
- tubercles disappear;
- flabbiness and swelling go away;
- Unevenness and folds are smoothed out.
In addition to its effect on the skin, anti-cellulite wrap with cinnamon at home has a beneficial effect on the nervous system. The pleasant smell calms and encourages relaxation, so it is recommended to do pleasant procedures before bed.
How to do
The first stage of wrapping will be preparing the mixture for the procedure. For such a mixture, cinnamon is taken in powder form or in the form of aromatic oil. Clay, vegetable oil, honey and other ingredients are added to the spice.
Next, you need to prepare the skin to increase the effectiveness of the procedure. The steamed skin is massaged and treated with a scrub, for example, coffee.
The wrapping mixture is applied to the skin prepared in this way, after which it is covered with film and placed under a warm blanket or put on warm clothes.
After 30-40 minutes (depending on the recipe), wash off the mixture in the shower - first with warm water, and finally with cool water. It is recommended to additionally treat the skin with anti-cellulite cream, and then go and rest a bit after the procedure.
Cinnamon Wrap Recipes
At home, cinnamon for cellulite is used quite often due to the simplicity of the procedures. The skin will definitely absorb beneficial elements and become rejuvenated, but only for those who show patience and perseverance. It is worth being patient a little to gain beauty, as during the sessions you feel a slight burning sensation and tingling. This is normal because the blood flow increases. For sensitive skin, treatments may be unpleasant, then you should consider a seaweed or clay wrap.
With cocoa and essential oil
Hot anti-cellulite wraps with cinnamon are carried out with the addition of cocoa powder and essential oil to the main component. First you need to heat 0.45 liters of water. Take about 30 g of cinnamon powder, mix 340 g of cocoa with it, gradually add water and stir vigorously (you can use a blender) so that there are no lumps. Add 3-4 drops of essential oil here. Distribute the homogeneous composition onto problem areas or cover the entire body with the paste.
With clay
Wraps with clay and cinnamon for cellulite are considered the most effective, which is why they are carried out more often than others both in spas and at home. Clay, like a sponge, pulls out everything harmful from the skin, releases accumulated moisture, and restores metabolism in the upper layer of the dermis at the cellular level.
Take 200 g of clay of any color, add 2 tbsp. l. ground cinnamon. Dilute to a thin paste, adding warm water (50º) in a thin stream. Coat the body, evenly applying the anti-cellulite composition.
With chocolate
Sweet wrap with cinnamon for cellulite will appeal to those who have a bar of dark chocolate in stock. Melt it in the microwave, add 2 tbsp to the hot product. l. olive oil and the same amount of cinnamon powder. Lubricate the problem areas with the prepared mixture, just make sure that it is not too hot.
With honey
Melt 2 tbsp in a water bath. l. natural honey. Enter 1 tbsp here. l. ground cinnamon or 2 - 3 drops of oil. Apply the warm mixture to the skin in problem areas. Wrap areas with film.
Cinnamon with honey - ingredients of a weight loss drink
Eating cinnamon with sugar will not benefit your figure or your body, so it is combined with high-quality honey (of natural origin, a maximum of a year ago “production”). This is a winning combination for weight loss, since honey regulates carbohydrate metabolism, and cinnamon prevents the accumulation of fat on the sides and abdomen, and removes waste and toxins.
An effective and popular drink is prepared as follows:
- Boil water, add a cinnamon stick or crushed cinnamon in the amount of one teaspoon and let it brew until warm. Strain if necessary.
- Add 2 teaspoons of honey to the cinnamon water and stir. The water should be warm, but not hot, since honey loses its unique properties both in boiling water and in hot water. The magical “weight loss” drink is ready!
This drink should be consumed in one gulp. Then your appetite will be “delayed” for a long time.
It is best to take the drink fresh, so prepare a small portion in a glass of water. Visually divide this glass into 2 parts: drink the first before bed, and the second 30 minutes before breakfast. And then prepare a new drink.
If you take this drink in this mode for a month, you will already notice the result if you adhere to proper or dietary nutrition.
The honey drink can be varied with the following components, which also fight for the slimness of your figure:
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice to it.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of grated ginger root.
Rules for the procedure
At home, relaxing after work, it’s nice to indulge in cinnamon wraps. Sessions must be systematic. Those who want to get rid of the “orange peel” must strictly follow the instructions:
- Prepare your body by taking a bath before the procedure. You can do a massage, this will open the pores faster, through which nutrition and removal of toxins and excess fluid occurs.
- Prepare an anti-cellulite composition in accordance with the recipe.
- Apply the cinnamon mixture to problem areas.
- Wrap the treated areas in thin cellophane, creating a sauna effect.
- Wrap yourself in a warm blanket or put on anti-cellulite pants.
- Leave the mixture on the body for 35 – 45 minutes.
- Take a shower, removing all remaining mixture from the skin.
- Rub anti-cellulite or your favorite moisturizing, nourishing cream into the skin.
Peculiarities
Features of cinnamon wraps:
- Before the procedure, the skin should be treated to clean it.
- To actively influence problem areas, it is important to create a thermal effect. To do this, use cling film and warm, non-synthetic clothing.
- The duration of the procedures is up to 40 minutes.
- After wrapping, the skin is lubricated with cream.
Contraindications
Everything useful can turn out to be harmful if you don’t think about health. It is strictly forbidden to use cinnamon powder or oil for wraps if you are allergic to the product. You should also refuse aromatic sessions if you notice the following indications:
- pregnancy;
- oncological diseases;
- dermatitis;
- heart problems;
- diabetes;
- skin wounds;
- varicose veins
Pleasant wraps will be productive, as anyone who loves cinnamon can see. Let your skin feel cared for and forget about cellulite.
conclusions
Cinnamon is an excellent ingredient not only for sweet baked goods, but also for the weight loss process. Thanks to the ability to normalize water balance and remove excess fluid from the body, you can very quickly lose extra pounds without even noticing it.
The main thing to remember is balanced fractional meals, regular exercise, complex body wraps and, of course, persistent fortitude. And if you add a good mood and positive thoughts to all this, then the result is simply guaranteed!!!
Love yourself, take care of your health, let your figure parameters always please your eyes and not bring unnecessary trouble!
Video about honey and cinnamon wrap
Cinnamon and bay leaf
If you brew a few bay leaves in boiling water and add 10 g of cinnamon, you will get a wonderful diet drink. It improves immunity, helps the body resist viral infections, removes excess intercellular fluid, removes puffiness on the legs and under the eyes, and helps to lose weight without harm to health.
The interaction of spicy spices and bay tree leaves allows you to get wonderful results in a short time.
Oatmeal and cinnamon
A few tablespoons of oatmeal (for example, Hercules) are poured with boiling water and stirred. Add cinnamon crushed to powder. Stir the porridge well. Such a unique and at the same time simple breakfast helps cleanse the intestines of toxins and putrefactive residues and improve its functioning.
It saturates the body with essential microelements and vitamins, calms the nervous system, and accelerates the dissolution of excess lipids.
