Reviewed by Souad Charifi Hadj, registered pharmacist no. 2676.
Which of us hasn't woken up one day and discovered the surprise, whether on our thighs, abdomen, buttocks or chest.....?
Cellulite affects most women, between 80% and 90% of us, regardless of weight or race.
It's a problem that many of us suffer from and it's often considered unsightly and annoying. We all want to solve this problem, and to do so you need to start caring for it from the earliest stages.
First of all, I'm going to explain what cellulite is and its causes, then we'll move on to the solutions.
Cellulite is usually associated with an accumulation of fat under the skin, but nothing could be further from the truth, as that would be exclusive to overweight people, and we all know that's not the case, as many thin people suffer from it.
Cellulite appears when fatty tissue invades the fibers that connect the skin to the muscle; these fibers pull downwards, creating the irregular appearance of the skin and dimples so typical of skin with cellulite.
This irregular appearance and the appearance of dimples is what bothers us, as cellulite is not painful unless it is accompanied by very poor blood circulation.
The causes can be several:
- hormonal
- genetic
- unbalanced diet
- accumulation of toxins
- weight gain
- sedentary lifestyle.
- taking some medications.
Once cellulite is established, it is difficult to combat but not impossible; it requires consistency and significant changes in our diet, physical exercise, cosmetic care...
The best way to combat cellulite is through internal and external treatment.
From the inside:
Balanced diet: we need to increase our intake of vegetables, liquids (water is best), reduce or preferably eliminate sugary drinks, alcohol, smoking.....if you don't know how to do it, contact me and we'll create a balanced diet.
Another way to help you eliminate or reduce cellulite is to follow a detox program. I recommend Herbadetox ampoules. It's a 21-day program that has shown very good results. These drinkable ampoules are taken along with a good diet and the obligation to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.
From the outside:
- Dry brushing: We've all heard about dry brushing. It's a great technique for stimulating blood circulation in the area to be treated, as well as improving lymphatic drainage. It helps remove dead cells, leaving the skin smoother and ready for subsequent treatments. I advise you to do it from the ankles towards the groin in circular motions before showering.
-Anti-cellulite oils or creams: Apply after showering with vigorous massages from bottom to heart, always in that direction. Choose products with ingredients that improve blood circulation, help improve lymphatic drainage, and have a diuretic effect. My favorite is Fushi's Really Good Oil anti-cellulite oil.
-Physical exercise: None of the above will work if you don't move a little more. You don't have to run a marathon; walking 30 minutes a day is more than enough. I advise you to do little jumps for about 5 minutes every 3 hours to improve the functioning of the lymphatic system.
I hope I've helped you.
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Warm regards