10 weapons against cellulite –

A cellulitis is on the list of the most unwanted female characteristics by women. The problem, which is usually caused by more than one reason, usually leaves the same mark: holes and orange peel texture on the skin.

Hormonal changes, sagging, localized fat, liquid retention and poor circulation are just some of the factors that trigger the problem. That’s why, when it’s time to fight her, you need to attack on several fronts. Check out some tips:

1. Creams

You anti-cellulite products they do not perform miracles, but they are great allies when it comes to combating the problem. Together with healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and the practice of physical exercises, help to smooth the skin. “They are a good option for treating grade I and II cellulite (in which there are more superficial depressions and in small numbers) and are great adjuncts to aesthetic procedures performed in offices in more advanced cases”, says Doris Hexsel, a dermatologist from Porto Alegre.

In addition, it is not worth applying the cream only once in a while. “Use it twice a day for at least two months to notice the first signs of improvement”, warns Daniela Alvarenga, a dermatologist in Rio de Janeiro.

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2. Allergen-free food

Your cellulite could be a reaction allergic to some food. If that’s your case, the big challenge will be to find out what’s causing the painting. To begin investigations, you will need the help of a nutritionist. The professional will have the task of investigating whether cellulite is the result of an allergy caused by difficult to digestionby repetition or both.

Anyway, the main villains are products rich in protein. “Difficult to digest, these foods can be interpreted as aggressors by the body, which defends itself by triggering a series of reactions. And allergies are one of them”, explains Denise Madi Carreiro, functional nutritionist and author of the books Understanding the Importance of the Food Process It is Food – Problem and Solution for Chronic DiseasesPublisher Metha.

Now, if you suspect an allergenic aggressor, take the test: remove it from the menu for 30 days and observe your body’s reactions. “After a month without eat or drinking something that causes allergies, cellulite improves a lot”, says Denise. However, depending on the degree, results may take longer to appear. And if you don’t notice any difference in the mirror, do the same test with another suspect.

3. Massage

Good news for fans of creams anti-cellulite: a powerful massage at the time of application enhances the effects of the product. This happens because, when being massaged, the area that is receiving the cream has an increased flow of circulation, which facilitates the penetration of the assets.

To make anti-cellulite creams even more powerful, just manipulate the affected area from bottom to top, always towards the groin (as in drainage lymphatic). The care helps you to get rid of the swelling caused by the accumulation of toxins.

4. Healthy gut

Contrary to what one might imagine, the role of the intestine it is much more than just ridding our bodies of “junk”. It is there that the separation of what must enter our organism takes place (nutrients) and what should be discarded (food leftovers and debris) and the full functioning of this system has everything to do with cellulite: a healthy intestine is one of the steps to keep the holes away from you. And to guarantee the health of yours, drink plenty of water, include fibers on your menu and, of course, don’t forget about physical exercises!

5. Manual lipo

Manual lipo, also known as modeling massage or uncut lipo, is far from smooth and relaxing. The method is famous for leaving the skin supersensitive and even with small bruises.

However, those who have already tested it report that, during the session, the feeling is that the fat and cellulite are being dissolved, such is the pressure applied by the massage therapist. If combined with other weapons against cellulite, manual lipo is a great alternative to exterminate the holes.

6. Physical exercises

It is no wonder that working out is considered a potent weapon in the fight against cellulite: the practice of sports helps burn fat reserves and even improves the circulatory system, both directly linked to the emergence of brands.

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Therefore, moving the body is one of the steps to exterminate cellulite and, for this purpose, it is worth investing in aerobic activity, such as to walk, cycling or dancing. But don’t leave out localized gymnastics and bodybuilding: as the muscles increase, cellulite is reduced.

7. Food

You’re tired of knowing that good habits at the table are the first step towards a more beautiful and healthier body. When it comes to cellulite, this maxim also applies. Bet on a menu full of vegetables rich in potassium, vegetables that squander magnesiumseeds with selenium, diuretic fruits and a varied list is the way to success.

“They make up a diet antioxidant, which helps eliminate toxins and rejuvenate the skin”, summarizes nutritionist Márcia Regina Dal Medico, from São Pedro (SP). The ideal is to include at least two of these ingredients in the dish daily, without dipping them in oil or over-salting them. The salt contains sodium, which retains water in the body and swells the cells. For the same reason, avoid Worcestershire sauce and regular soy sauce.

8. Cut back on cigarettes

Smokers lose many points in the fight against cellulite. This is the conclusion of a survey on the effectiveness of anti-cellulite creams, presented in one of the editions of the Brazilian Congress of Dermatology. To the smokers who participated in the study showed very little improvement in the condition: after 30 days of applying the cream, they lost less than half a centimeter in the circumference of the thigh.

The women who stayed away from the cigarette obtained great results: 45% of them reduced at least 1 centimeter of thigh. Many reached even better levels: 15% of the volunteers reduced from 2.5 to 5.5 centimeters. The research was carried out with the product Elancyl Crono-Activo Galénic, applied to the thigh twice a day.

9. Hydration

Most of the toxins are expelled from our organism through the urine and the sweat. Per day, we eliminate 1 and a half liters of urine and the equivalent of a glass of water in perspiration. if there is not hydration enough, this process and your health are compromised. This whole set, combined with improved blood circulation, ends up preventing the appearance of cellulite.

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10. Lymphatic drainage

This type of manipulation helps the lymphatic system to work better – that is, it filters excess fluid and toxins that were retained in the tissues, returning it to the circulatory system, as if it were a “basic sanitation” of our body. In practice, with this process running at full speed, it is possible to reduce the swellingimprove circulation and, consequently, the appearance of the skin, reducing cellulite, localized fat, acne, wrinkles and sagging.

*Originally reported in September 2016.