Whether aqueous, fibrous or fat, cellulite affects a large majority of us. Often more difficult to dislodge than a few extra pounds, it gives the skin a "orange peel" appearance more or less pronounced. What complex more than one when the time comes for the summer swimsuit.

One of the most effective methods to date to get rid of it? The traditional massage palpate-roll of the physiotherapist or beautician.

Cellu-Cup: the promise

This method, the Cellu-Cup, a simple silicone suction cup, promises to reproduce it at home. Adapted to "all types of cellulite", according to the brand, "by its mechanical action it causes lipolysis (degradation of the body's fat cells)" and, consequently, "dislodges" orange peel "from the skin. 'epidermis'.

Inspired by traditional Chinese massage cuppings, the Cellu-Cup brand, launched in 2012, was born from the collaboration of a user and a therapist. For convenience, in 2017, the range has expanded with the launch of the Cellu-Cup Colorchange, a suction pad that changes color when the maximum time of massage zone (4-5 minutes) is reached.

Cellu-Cup: how does it work?

No need for special aesthetic skills to manipulate the object.

On oily skin, the cup is placed on the area to be treated after having emptied the air. The skin is pinched immediately after releasing the Cellu-Cup.

Then simply move the cup in a horizontal direction from the bottom up, then in the vertical direction for 4 minutes, explains the instructions.

The massage is continued by performing "S" movements up and down for 3-4 minutes. Finally we end with pressure on the areas most loaded with fat for one minute, namely: the top of the thigh, the hips and under the buttocks.

Ideally, we repeat this massage everyday. To save time, it can also be used as a shower on soapy skin.

Where to find this massage sucker?

It is available in the Sephora store and on the Internet at cellu-cup.com and birchbox.fr.

Price: 20 € the cup / 30 € the pack cup organic massage oil.

Cellu-cup, the test and the opinion of the editors

Elodie Bousquet, Editorial Head Beauty, Health, Fitness

"I used the Cellu-cup for the first time two years ago, when I used it every night after my shower, first applying monoi oil to my thighs, hips and buttocks - my way to prepare for summer.

I noticed a reduction in cellulite after about a month. As proof, this rather light-hearted capiton, located on my right thigh, became over the days more and more smooth, almost imperceptible.

I reiterated the operation this year with the Cellu-Cup Colorchange. It is very convenient not to have to focus on the clock or the stopwatch on your phone to control the massage time. When the cut has completely changed color, simply stop the palpate-rolling house.

Attention, it is possible to feel some pain during the first massage, it depends on the pressure exerted by the cup - anyway we say it, this technique is not a part of fun. For more comfort, just do not completely empty the air of the latter.

After a session, the redness is "normal", and I personally noticed the same after a palpate roll in the institute. On the other hand, the blues are not. If the skin marks in this way, the pressure may not be adequate. The cup is therefore pinched a little less before applying it to the skin. "

I'm not very regular this year, so the results seem less obvious. My skin still seems more toned. I imagine that the effects are increased when you combine your use to a sport ... There is more to it!

Aurélie Sogny, Journalist Beauty, Health, Fitness

"Since I had fibrous cellulite (the one who is victims know how well it is embedded and hurts to the touch) I thought it would be good to opt for the strong way (and economic) by testing an anti-cellulite suction pad.

I had already tried to religiously apply a slimming cream morning and evening, but as I never made the gesture of palpating-rolling at the same time, efficiency was not so much at the rendezvous. At most, I saw my skin become a little smoother, and again!

So I started to eat a little healthier (exit the sausage as an aperitif and snacks with chocolate bars), to put me back to the sport (swimming and fitness for me) and especially, to make me a session Cellu-cup every night in my bed before going to bed.

My ally: an oil with tonic effects spread the thighs and buttocks. Cushion damage activated!

For this to work properly, we must do the right thing: from the bottom up, without tightening the cup and without going too slowly to the recovery (unless we like to suffer).

We will not lie, I suffered a lot for about a month and my skin, too sensitive, gave the impression of being "boxed" because of the blues that covered it. Fortunately, she became more toned, smoother and the orange peel began to fade as and when. But be careful, do not relax your efforts after only one month. Cellulite is an everyday struggle. "

The other positive point of the Cellu-Cup? Its color evolves throughout the session. A very good indicator that saves time and does not bother for anything on an area.