Cellulite is one of the most common skin problems in women. You can cope with it at home by following certain recommendations.
Causes of cellulite
A few centuries ago, the "orange peel" on the body did not bother women at all. Such a phenomenon was considered the norm and a sign of ripening girls. Today, the attitude to cellulite has changed significantly, and it is considered a problem for many.
The formation on the skin itself is the result of changes in the structure of adipose tissue. As a result, uneven irregularities are formed on the skin surface. Among the main causes of cellulite are:
- increased estrogen levels (puberty, pregnancy, improper contraceptives, etc.);
- metabolic disorders in the body;
- diseases related to the spine and thyroid gland;
- sedentary lifestyle;
- stressful states;
- unhealthy diet;
- insufficient amount of fluid in the body;
- genetic predisposition;
- the presence of bad habits;
- environmental problems.
Such factors increase the likelihood of cellulite. If there is more than three points in the history, the risk of a problem is very high.
Dermatologists have found that age is not the cause of the appearance of "orange peel". From the moment of puberty, any girl can become the owner of cellulite.
How to get rid of the problem at home
In beauty salons and medical centers, there are many comprehensive measures to get rid of the bumps on the skin. Often, such procedures require too much time and money. The positive thing is that cellulite is a problem that you can handle at home on your own.
Wrapping
This technique is based on the effect of heat on problem areas of the skin. It is necessary to apply any anti-cellulite agent to the site of the lesion, and then wrap it in several layers with an ordinary food film. Wait 30 minutes, then rinse with warm water.
As anti-cellulite remedy fit:
- blue or black clay;
- essential oils;
- special means for wraps;
- honey;
- coffee scrub.
The procedure is carried out 1 time in three days, all should be done 15 wraps. Repeat better no earlier than six months.
Scrubbing
The effectiveness of the technique lies in the fact that during the scrubbing it turns out not only to refresh the skin, peeling it off, but also to massage the fatty tissues.
Mode of application:
- steam the skin with hot water or steam in the bath;
- apply scrub on problem areas of the skin;
- massage thoroughly (at least 5 minutes);
- rinse with warm water.
This technique allows permanent procedures. In case of problem skin, it is necessary to scrub 2 times a week, to fix the result and prevention - once a week.
Anti-cellulite baths
The traditional home method is also considered to take a bath with the addition of sea salt. It is desirable to repeat the procedure once or twice a week.
- Gain incomplete warm bath (about 36 degrees).
- Dissolve 3-4 tablespoons of sea salt.
- Lie in the bath for 15 minutes.
- Rinse with cool water.
- Dry with a towel, carefully massaging problem areas on the body.
To consolidate the effect, it is recommended to drink hot green or herbal tea for half an hour after the procedure. Then again take a shower, wash off the remnants of sea salt from the body. Dry thoroughly and apply anti-cellulite cream.
For greater efficiency, it is recommended to add the following components to such baths:
- fresh lemon juice;
- essential oils;
- green tea brewing;
- milk;
- olive oil;
- herbal decoctions (chamomile, juniper).
Water treatment
This method includes: shower, sauna and bath. If the last two points often require visiting special places, then a shower is available to every woman at home. It is recommended to take it in a contrasting system: alternate cold and warm water.
This technique improves skin tone, improves blood circulation, which has a positive effect on the elimination of the problem. After a contrast shower, it is recommended to wipe yourself thoroughly with a towel, paying special attention to problem areas. Then apply a special anti-cellulite cream.
Bath and sauna are considered an excellent way of skin care on the whole body. Steamed integuments are cleaned of accumulated impurities, the skin is actively perceived by any nutritional tool, amenable to any procedure. To do this, you must take a special anti-cellulite scrub or ground coffee.
A visit to the bath is recommended no more than twice a month. It should carefully approach this method to women with high blood pressure.
Self-massage
In the absence of the possibility to carry out salon massage procedures, an excellent alternative at home is the independent implementation of simple techniques.
- It is necessary to prepare the skin: apply special massage oil or any anti-cellulite cream on problem areas. Smooth rub the tool.
- Start massage: movements should become more intense and faster. In a circle, massage should be clockwise, on the legs and arms to act with direct movements (the inner part from bottom to top, external - from top to bottom).
- Carry out the procedure up to half an hour.
In addition to manual self-massage, various kinds of agents that enhance the effect on problem skin are common.
It can be special massagers, brushes, scooters. An ordinary hard washcloth is also effective in the fight against cellulite, which makes it particularly convenient to use immediately in the shower.
Popular in the home application of vacuum massage with cans. Install silicone or plastic devices on problem areas, then drive them along the surface.
As a result, the skin is heated, cleaned of slag and smoothed. This method is not recommended for people with any skin diseases. You should immediately stop the procedure if bruises start to appear.
Exercises
Exercise is a panacea for many problems. Cellulite is no exception: there are a number of effective exercises, the daily implementation of which will contribute to the restoration of the skin, as well as consolidate the result.
- Jumping rope.
- Squats.
- Steps in place with raising the knees to the height of the waist.
- Lunges with their feet.
- Bicycle: as an exercise lying, and actually riding (down the street or on the simulator).
- Exercise "scissors".
Such a simple set of exercises should be introduced into the daily morning exercises. Repeat 8 times, you can increase the approaches after a week of daily training.
There is another unique anti-cellulite exercise that will not only fix your skin, but also lift your spirits! It is necessary to sit on the floor and "walk" on the buttocks. Excellent performed by a fun song. Need to
the whole track (about three minutes) to "walk" around the room. The charge of optimism is provided.
In addition, it is necessary to make it a rule to turn the house hoop-hoop, for example, while watching a movie. And also to forget about such a concept as an elevator: to climb and descend only the stairs.
Diet
Nutrition has a very large effect on the skin in general. The basic principles of a balanced diet should be followed:
- exclude from all fatty, fried;
- reduce salt and sugar intake;
- strong black tea replaced with green or herbal;
- refuse coffee;
- prevent dehydration: drink plenty of water, especially in the hot season;
- basic foods to make vegetables and fruits, as well as protein (meat, fish) and carbohydrates (whole grains).
It is also important to monitor the diet. The main meals should be in the first half of the day. There is an excellent proverb: eat breakfast yourself, share lunch with a friend, and give dinner to the enemy.
It is strictly forbidden meals before bedtime. Any sweets should be eaten only before active exercise. You should also try to distribute the fluid intake so that most was used until 17:00. Next, each glass of water should be drunk only to quench your thirst.
Reviews
For a long time, I strongly delayed the campaign to a specialist. Constantly there was no money, then time. I didn’t like the reflection in the mirror, I always sat in the water on vacation. But one day, a friend of mine asked why I would not try to work my skin at home. I found a suitable way for me: I started to do a massage with a hard washcloth during the shower. The effect was already in two weeks! The skin has become completely different: smooth, pleasant to the touch. Cellulite is almost completely gone!
Angelica, 36 years old
I am 25 years old with my girlfriends go to the bath. We have a tradition: during the week we drink coffee and gather the thick, and then we don’t guess at it, but rub it in cellulite)) The effect is chic! On European beaches we go in very open swimsuits.
Julia, 31 years old
I really didn’t think that the "problem of the mate at the age of" would overtake me so early !!!! I noticed quite by chance when I tried on a swimsuit bought at a sale. Cried for half a day. Mom soothed me in every way, said that this problem is easily solved. Together we began to look for information on the Internet.
It turned out that it is not necessary to spend huge amounts of money on the correction! We can not afford this. Now I do special exercises every morning, and also take a contrast shower. The skin is smoothed, but I will not stop! Never in my life I want to see this horror on the pope again.
Maria, 17 years old
Hello! I will share my experience. For a long time I was engaged in professional sports and did not know about such a problem. It seemed that only lazy women who were sitting near the TV with plates of food could face this. But once discovered the "orange peel" and myself. I always had a balanced diet, workout ...
I decided to try wraps. In the pharmacy I bought a special cream; I took food film in Auchan. Patient performance of simple manipulations and - voila! - the skin is again in perfect condition. Probably, there was some kind of hormonal failure. It turned out this consequence, but I coped with it thanks to this method.
Alexandra, 25 years old
In the fight against cellulite is an integrated approach. Any activities that will be held at home are meaningless if the lifestyle is disturbed. It is important to love and take care of yourself: get enough sleep, avoid stress, eat right, lead an active lifestyle.
