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I read an article the other day that some doctors debate whether or not cellulite exists.  This is absolutely ridiculous.  All I need to do is go to the beach or lake during the summer, and the evidence is all around me. 

Scientifically, cellulite is the result of bad skin structure, often from genetics, which makes the skin fibers prone to split. And when they split, fat and toxins deposit into the holes in the fibers, creating the lumpy effect. I know it sounds gross, but hey, let’s understanding the enemy will help us get rid of it.   And also quite obvious,  women are more prone to this than men are.  Since the problem is largely genetic, we women have to do what we can to minimize the effects of cellulite.

Strengthening the skin fibers, plumping up the skin’s surface, and breaking down the stubborn fat and toxin deposits can help minimize the appearance of cellulite. Things like home remedies and cellulite crème definitely help. 

Below are some of the more popular techniques to rejuvinate your skin and help reduce or eliminate cellulite.
 
Massage
Massage increases circulation to the areas filled with fat and toxins to help release them. The best kind of massage is an endermologie. However, if you prefer to save your money instead of getting endermologie treatments at a spa, here’s a better way. 

Instead of massaging, knead the cellulite areas to help break down toxins and fat. Sometimes rollers or other massage devices will help to really work the skin. Of course, the pressure used at a spa or salon will be stronger, but you can still improve your cellulite on your own. Use a moisturizer, cellulite creme, or massage oil, preferably a detoxing one.  (Using a moisturizing body lotion daily will give you plumped-out skin which shows less cellulite than dehydrated skin.)

Spend at least 10 minutes on each area massaging with high pressure right on the cellulite. Use a twisting and circular motion with the intention of keeping circulation high. Firm cellulite areas will need vigorous rubbin with the roller or with your knuckles of your hand.  This process may sound somewhat painful, and it is.  Stick with it though and you will see improvements within a few weeks.

Exercise
Have you ever seen a good aerobics instructor with bad cellulite?  Workouts are good for you, and not just workouts concentrated on the cellulite areas.  Workouts promote detoxification through sweat glands, and the movement causes things in your body, including your skin, to get shaken up.  (I know, I know, you hate working out and sweating, but suck it up ladies.)  I suggest starting 3 times per week in a simple aerobics training class, and moving to 4 to 5 times a week as you body gets stronger.

Diet
Can diet really make a difference?  The answer is yes, but it’s not like a pill, where you will see results in 24 hours. The best anti-cellulite diet is filled with natural organic foods, including high doses of vegetables. They contain essential skin-firming nutrients, as well as lots of water to help wash away the toxins and plump up the skin. Try and restrict your diet so only about 25 percent of your daily calories come from fat. This regiment will also keep your skin hydrated, which will help reduce the visibility of cellulite. You should also drink at least two or three quarts of water, or herbal teas daily.

Anti Cellulite Creme
An ingredient called phosphodiesterase inhibitors stop the production of the enzyme that leads to fat storage in the body and this causes the dimples to shrink. This ingredient can be found in many anti cellulite crèmes on the market. 

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I’ve been told that drinking LOTS of water helps with skin elasticity and stretch mark prevention, but once you have stretch marks, there’s unfortunately not much you can do, aside from surgical options. Nivia’s Goodbye Cellulite cream product is supposed to really work, according to the Tyra Banks show. She had some volunteers take it home and record their results, and they actually did look a lot better when done.

i have started gaining visible cellulite tissue in my tummy-buttocks n thighs….. n wonna avoid it. i m lil bit inactive these days. …i wonna target these tisue only as i m in my normal range of weight…..pls help.

Well, unfortunately there isn’t any way to specifically target cellulite areas or remove them. The term cellulite refers to the orange peel look on the surface of the skin, but that’s not where the problem actually is. It’s far below the skin surface, in the fat stored beneath. Your genetic directions have placed it too close to the skin, and it presses against the connective tissue holding all those skin cells together. Fat cells are rather uneven, where skin cells are somewhat brick shaped. So the fat cells press unevenly against the skin, which causes the dimples and puckers to appear. While you can reduce the total amount of fat in your body, you don’t get to choose where it all comes from. Matter of fact, fat reduction will come from all over the body. Worst of all, liposuction won’t work either. The body will simply replace it, and the process will damage skin connective tissue in the process- and you can end up with bigger dimples. About the only thing you can do is tone the muscle underneath it all, and control the overall body weight. I suppose you can also say nasty things about great-great-great Aunt Agatha as well. Unfortunately no matter what you do, some of the cellulite will just be with you. If there truly were a cure, you’d never see movie stars with it, nor plastic surgeons or dermatolgists. Whoever does manage to come up with a cure will be a gazillionaire. But as of yet, it doesn’t exist. For what it’s worth, really skinny, fit folks can still suffer from it too. Men just get a break because they don’t have as much body fat underlying the skin. Then again, that’s why we are soft and cuddly, and they aren’t. Sorry dear, but you will have to live with some of it. Keep the weight down, exercise to maintain tone, and try to keep a sense of humor about what’s left. Save your money on the products, they don’t work. The problem isn’t the skin, so they can’t work. Anything that promises to dissolve it is lying. Anything that was strong enough to actually breakup or dissolve fat would not be healthy to put on your skin. Sorry, but it’s the truth.

has anyone had any experience with dry skin brushing and its help to lessen the appearance of cellulite?? i barely have any cellulite, but the lil bit i have i want gone! i heard dry brushing your skin can really help reduce it. does anyone know how long it takes to see any results?? ( and i know nothing is going to make it completely go away, i just want it reduced!)

Cellulite is bumpy fat. It’s genetic. The best you can do tighten your skin temporarily with some drugstore products or lose weight. It up there with large pores and thinning hair. It isn’t much we can do about them.

I had a baby several months ago. I am really back into great shape which I am proud of. I’m fitting into size 2-4, i’m pretty lean and have a ton of muscle tone. However, I now have cellulite and my skin needs to tighten up on my stomach and thighs. I can feel my abs are rock had underneath, but can see my skin is stretched. I know I might sound petty complaining about this, but I had six pack abs before getting pregnant and virtually no cellulite. My baby is 10 months and I just don’t feel like I’m ever going to get back to my former self.
Any supplements or food suggestions or even any topical agents that have actually worked for tightening skin or reducing cellulite would be helpful.
If you are going to say, "you should be happy with yourself and be thankful you have a healthy baby" please do not answer. I am happy but things can always be better:)

Ok, you are so in my territory.
This is something I accidentally stumbled on- I go to this health site for my older kid and they had a new tummy tightener listed- am 3 weeks into it, and my sag which was like 4 fingers down is now 1 and 1/2 fingers.
Uses orchid extract and other oils.
Their cellulite oil is also seeming effective, but havent been using it that long yet.


Cellulite is simply the "cottage cheese" appearance that occurs primarily on the thighs and buttocks but occasionally elsewhere. Women generally have a worse problem with cellulite than men. Cellulite is essentially just fat, and the dimpled appearance is due to the way the fat collects beneath the skin. It is very hard to get rid of.

However, I did notice that after I lost weight by watching what I ate and exercizing daily, and I slimmed down to a tiny size 3, most of my cellulite disappeared. I have gained ten pounds since then and some of it is back. I would like to think that the various anti-cellulite "skin firming" creams the sell in drugstores would work, but I don’t think they really do. As for the high-priced cellulite treatments they perform in spas, the improvement is termporary, minimal, and very expensive.

The best thing to do if you have cellulite is to exercize regularly, eat healthy foods, and wear clothes that cover it up!

Or is it also flabbiness and untoned that appears beneath the skin?

Its not to do with how fat a person can be because skinny people get cellulite and larger people can have none! Its to do with the distribution of fat under your skin. Sometimes cellulite can be caused by bad diet… unhealthy fats… you can make your cellulite go away by just massaging the cellulite area with a fair amount if pressure using a normal moisturizing cream, though it will take some time, don’t expect instant results!


Artistry Body Definer Firming Gel. This gel uses a blend of caffeine, ginko-biloba, green tea, horse chestnut, and seaweed to reduce the appearance of cellulite-affected skin.
you can buy it at this website: www.hlinck.qbeautyzone.com


Hi,
No, don’t do that! Get some proper anti-wrinkle cream! Cellulite cream would be too harsh on your face and may even make you come out in a rash… It wouldn’t resolve anything either because your skin on your face is different to that on your legs – it needs different chemicals to resolve any wrinkles..

Anti-wrinkle cream isn’t that expensive even if you get a good one – try L’Oreal Revitalift.

Good luck!
Lorna


girl im in school for skin care and i will tell you the truth….no anti cellulite cream or gel works on anyone…if you truly want to get rid of cellulite go to a massage therapyst and ask for an anti cellulite treatment, its a series of massages that will not be exactly relaxing but after a few of them you will see results
the downside is you have to keep going, however thats the only thing that works