And now you are doing the side-step-hop around the edge of the pool or across the beach so no one will notice that hateful "orange peel" skin on the back of your thighs. If you have ever wanted to know how to get a cellulite free body then read this article and learn about one of the most overlooked home therapies around today.
What are the Causes of Cellulite?
In the past, dermatologists and general care physicians thought that cellulite was a result of their patients being overweight. While, obesity can make cellulite more noticeable, in recent studies researchers have discovered two major factors in the creation of cellulite.
The first is that women have a very different skin structure than men. Everyone has two layers of skin the outer surface (epidermis) and a second or inner layer (the dermis). A woman's dermis is made up of a tough, disorganized mesh of collagen fibers that cushion and insulate the body. This layer is why cellulite can be found in over 80% of all women no matter what their weight, body type or size.
These fibers (septae) also create micro chambers where fatty deposits are stored. These fatty pockets are usually the primary cause of cellulite. When the collagen fibers (septae) of the dermis get hard, they can shorten and pull down the skin closer to the cellulite chambers. This causes a "dimpling effect".
The second major cause of cellulite is believed to be that when those fatty pockets, swell or become stuffed too full, they bulge upwards against the skin, causing ripples and lumps to appear. Since cellulite is seen in thin or small-framed women, the "swelling" thought to be not caused by trapped fluids, wastes or toxins instead of being overweight.
So in order to have a cellulite free body, you must address these two issues.
Cellulite Free Tip #1 - Soften the outer and inner layers of skin. You much use a topical (cream or lotion) that has deep tissue moisturizers that can be absorbed into the skin to diminish or reverse the hardening effects on the septae. Retinol A, an extract of Vitamin A is a good choice for this.
Cellulite Free Tip #2 - Drink lots of water, at least 2 liters or 8 glasses a day to increase moisture levels in the body and to flush out wastes. Shea butter is one another good moisturizing agent that will help keep your skin properly hydrated and lessen moisture loss.
Cellulite Free Tip #3 - Eat a diet rich in whole grain fiber, fruit and veggies. This increases your level of vitamins and minerals for healthier skin and reduces the size of your cellulite deposits. Also use of a detoxifying agent like green tea is also good.
Cellulite Free Tip #4 - Help out your lymphatic system. This overlooked and often overworked system is responsible for removing and filtering out wastes from the cells in the body. A weak or sluggish lymphatic system can be cause fluids to become trapped within cellulite tissues. Use of a stimulating agent such as capsicum and brown algae has been known to aid in waste removal.
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