Routine and massage to eliminate cellulite naturally

Although it is more visible and frequent in women, cellulite is a natural occurrence It can also occur in men. It can become a health problem, but in most cases it is limited to a aesthetic problem which, if we are concerned, can be easily minimized and controlled.

First you should know what cellulite is. It literally means “inflammation of cells” and is nothing more than an accumulation of fluids, fats and toxins in fat cells or adipocytes. Although it is not clear why it occurs, it is known that fat nodules are formed that increase in size and harden inside the fat cells. This causes the adipose tissue to become flaccid and the so-called “orange peel” appears.

First step: tackle the causes of cellulite

there is a genetic predisposition to cellulite but some factors are modifiable:

Exercise that moves your legs (walking, running, swimming, cycling…) with a moderate intensity for more than forty minutes prevents fat deposits.with muscle contractions repeated increases blood flow and drainage of interstitial fluids. prevent the oxidation of this fat by protecting that area from the sunoften forgotten.reduce stressbecause adrenaline alters that fat. Avoid tobacco or excess alcohol. You can also improve blood and lymphatic circulation with contrast showers start with hot water and move on to cold. It is also recommended avoid tight clothing or remain seated or in the same position for a long time.

Your routine to combat cellulite

An excellent routine to improve cellulite it starts in the shower

Give yourself an underwater massage with a brush or loofah mitt. Through smooth circular maneuvers you will activate circulation; do it until you notice some heat in the buttocks and in the affected area, which reddens a little.Use a mild exfoliator that also allows to eliminate dead cells. This will leave the skin more prepared for the penetration of the anti-cellulite product. After the shower, you can apply the anti-cellulite product. Constancy is key to minimizing cellulite: apply it once in the morning and once at night. When applied, a proper massage helps to reduce the padded appearance of the skin.

How to do an anti-cellulite massage

Applied with a proper massage and on a regular basis, a good anti-cellulite product can improve the appearance of areas with cellulite. All movements described below should be done in the direction of the heartstarting at the furthest point and moving closer to it:

Drag your knuckles with gentle pressure in long strokes and followed from the knee to the buttocks. Repeat for about three minutes per leg.Pinch your buttocks, always maintaining the same direction, making a pincer with the thumb and index finger. You should insist on the areas where you notice small nodules, but always avoiding pain.Continue the same route now with your hands (placing one palm on the back of the other) in circular movements. This is the moment in which the anti-cellulite is applied.Go increasing the pressure and repeat until the anti-cellulite has been completely absorbed.

This massage can be performed both in the morning shower and in the eveningand its effects increase if you repeat it morning and night.

Use natural anti-cellulite products

If you use oilswhich facilitate the massage, It is important that they are of vegetable and not mineral origin, since the latter clog the pores. Its absorption will be immediate when emulsified with the water that has remained on the skin.

Both oils and anti-cellulite creams and gels must have effective active ingredientseither:

Depuratives: such as horsetail or birch extracts.Venotonics: such as horse chestnut extracts.Lipolytics: like caffeine.Metabolism activators: like algae rich in iodine.Firming: such as nettle extracts.