85% of women have cellulite. The phenomenon also affects men. Even when we have a healthy lifestyle and play sports, our body stores fat in certain places (arms, thighs, stomach, hips) and our skin takes on an irregular effect. If you are embarrassed by your cellulite and want to improve the appearance of your skin without resorting to liposuction, try these four actions to fight cellulite naturally.
Drink to avoid water retention
Fluid retention and poor lymphatic circulation are responsible for water cellulite. It is recognized by a swollen effect on the skin, usually on the thighs, arms, or buttocks. It is caused by improper elimination of water and toxins, especially salt, present in your body. Drinking regularly and in sufficient quantities stimulates blood circulation and reduces the phenomenon of water retention. It is recommended to drink a liter and a half of water per day, a little more during periods of extreme heat or if you play sports.
Massage to make the orange peel appearance disappear
Self-massages reduce cellulite, whether it is watery, fatty, or fibrous. It stimulates the lymphatic system and the production of collagen. However, with age, less collagen is produced, the epidermis is less flexible and the orange peel effect is more visible. You can massage your skin with an argan enriched moisturizer. Thanks to its fluid texture, this moisturizer is suitable for this type of massage. It will also leave your skin scented and hydrated. There are several massage techniques such as kneading for aqueous cellulite, sliding pressure, or percussion. If you have adipose cellulite (a cluster of fat cells) choose the palpate roll technique. To perform a palpate-roll massage, grasp part of the area you want to massage, the thighs for example, between your hands, and roll it upwards by pressing firmly. To see a result and firm your skin, perform a ten-minute session at least once a day. You can also use a jade roller to massage efficiently.
Showering in cold water to stimulate circulation
The alternation of heat and cold stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation. At the end of your shower, without burning yourself or risking hypothermia, alternate jets of hot and cold water on your legs or arms, from the bottom to the top (from the ankles to the waist or from the hand to shoulder). Perform
up to five variations, always ending with cold water.
You can take this Scottish shower every day, for a fortnight. After these two weeks, just finish each shower with a cold water rinse, focusing on the parts of your body affected by cellulite.
Your skin is then ready to receive your anti-cellulite massage and to be hydrated.
Wrap yourself in coffee to smooth the skin
Caffeine tones dilate blood vessels and smoothes the skin. It is also the most used ingredient in anti-cellulite creams. You can let your body enjoy its benefits by doing a coffee wrap yourself once or twice a week. Mix coffee grounds or ground coffee with olive oil. Then apply the mixture to the area to be treated and wrap it in plastic wrap. Leave on for twenty minutes before rinsing.
With these tips, you’ll have beautiful, smooth skin free of all dimpling
