In the fight against cellulite, are slimming creams a pipe dream?No expert will tell you that a slimming cream in one hand and a box of Dunkin’ Donuts in the other will make light work of elongating and smoothing thighs. But if you back up application with some wise lifestyle decisions, there may be some smoothness ahead for rough thighs.
“Slimming products are a complementary step towards achieving a smooth silhouette,” says Christine Snow, Decléor Education Manager. However, she is quick to add “slimming products work on the skin, whereas “slimming involves diet, exercise as well as strong healthy connective tissue – think of a girdle holding everything in shape.”
Seeing as cellulite – which things like many slimming creams target – is far more than skin deep, this explanation is refreshing. Its foolish to think that a topical cream can erase the dimply skin that appears on the buttocks, thighs and hips because these are only the visible signs of the uneven distribution of subcutaneous fat deep with in the body.
Cellulite Causes:
Cellulite is determined by gender, affecting a staggering percentage of the fairer sex (90%). Therefor, it is thought to have close ties with estrogen production, insulin levels, thyroid hormones and prolactin levels within the female makeup.
There may also be genetic triggers for cellulite as certain research has shown that predisposition of storing fat and a non-efficient lymphatic system can all play a part. So your DNA may determine whether you have a propensity to hold onto fat stores well before you buy that bikini this summer.
Excessive stress can lead to increased cellulite. How? Well when you are stressed, your conscious eating habits get pushed to a priority level on par with which bin liners to buy this week. Not high. Furthermore, the level of organic compounds – including adrenalin – that stress spikes activate the body fat ‘pockets’ in your body, so bad eating plus increased stories equals more junk in your trunk.
Cellulite Solutions:
Clean up your Plate
Cutting salt, sugar and processed foods work wonders towards kick-starting your metabolism, oxygenating the blood and alkalizing the body. All stuff stubborn cellulite simply abhors.
Brush Up Your Bod
Body brushing can eliminate close-surface toxins and spark circulation. Any blood flow to fatty deposits is a good thing as it promotes stimulation of the area, so that it can’t just stay dormant. The best body brushing technique is to use strong, firm strokes in upward motions from the bottom of the body towards the heart.
Pay Attention To Yourself
“Increasing exercise to burn calories, improve muscle tone and increase circulation,” says Christine. “Simply start with the recommended 10,000 steps per day. Eat a diet high in roughage to eliminate toxins, drink eat glasses of water per day and watch energy intake.”
Have Your Coffee Topically
Powerful pudge-shifting topical ingredients that promote surface stimulation; healthy circulation and lymphatic drainage include caffeine, alga, coffee and pineapple. All work by breaking down the mucous membrane and assisting draining. Additional oils to look for include Grapefruit, Marjoram and Elemi which combat the appearance of ‘orange peel skin’ caused by water retention – a key factor in cellulite – by promoting micro circulation, helping to decongest saturated tissue and toning the skin for smoother contours.