Spring is just around the corner and the warming sun will be calling for tank tops, short skirts and shorts. But here’s the thing… when your limbs are exposed to the sun, so is that pesky cellulite! Breathe easy, Kodd Magazine has 3 unbeatable tips for fighting cellulite.
Cellulite appears at any age and is the result of an accumulation of fat cells under the skin. It affects the appearance of the skin, with holes, bumps and an uneven texture.
A closer look at the factors that contribute to the appearance of cellulite
Let’s face it, cellulite is a woman’s problem. In fact, it affects 80-90% of women, compared to only 10% of men. So why this inequality?
Here’s the scientific explanation: in women, the arrangement of collagen fibres and fat cells simply favours the development of cellulite.
Whatever our sex, the factors involved in the appearance of this stored fat vary from person to person. The main ones are:
- overweight and obesity,
- genetics,
- hormones,
- lifestyle.
On the basis of these factors, you will be able to identify which factors are responsible for the presence of cellulite on your body and, with our advice, you will be able to set up a fantastic action plan!
1. Improve your lifestyle
Don’t act surprised – a healthy lifestyle is the basis for taking care of your body, heart and mind. On the other hand, you don’t have to go to extremes: all you need to do is make a few small changes at your own pace.
Let’s look at what you can do first:
- Eat a balanced diet. Vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats, etc.) will be your best allies on your plate. Avoid processed foods and reduce your salt and sugar intake.
- Stay hydrated. Drinking helps to flush toxins from the body and hydrate your skin. The recommendation is 2 litres a day.
- Exercise regularly. If you don’t like sports, try 30-minute walks or bike rides.
- Get a good night’s sleep, moderate your partying and alcohol consumption and, if you feel ready, stop smoking.
2. Use creams and lotions
The first piece of advice is not to trust products that promise miraculous results. The results are there, of course, but you have to use the creams in conjunction with a balanced lifestyle.
To help you choose your anti-cellulite cream or lotion from the growing number on the market, we have compiled a list of effective, clinically proven ingredients according to their properties:
- Stimulating properties: caffeine.
- Regenerating properties: retinol.
- Hydrating properties: Brown algae.
- Toning and firming: plant extracts (green tea, red vine and centella asiatica), essential oils (lemon, rosemary and grapefruit) and brown algae.
3. Give yourself a massage… or get one!
There are several different massage techniques to help reduce cellulite. Which one is right for you depends on you, your body and how it responds to the massage. For best results, combine this technique with the previous two!
Massage improves circulation by breaking down fatty deposits and promoting lymphatic drainage. Here are the most common techniques:
- Pinching and rolling: pinch the skin and gently roll it between your fingers and thumbs.
- Cupping: this sucks the skin in. Use in the shower or with essential oils.
- Lymphatic massage: Gently massage the lymph nodes, following the lymphatic pathways.
- Dry brush: with natural bristles, use gently in circular motions. Use before showering!
If you can’t or don’t want to massage yourself, physiotherapists and certain beauticians offer massages that target cellulite.
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