Best tips to help you get rid of cellulite

The top experts in dermatology have put together the top 10 facts about cellulite to help you banish the dreaded orange peel just in time for summer.

A. Did you know there are different types of cellulite?

• Adipose cellulite is the firm cellulite, orange peel effect on loose skin,’ mentioned one of out collaborators.
• Oedematous cellulite is fluid retention, soft cellulite often on loose skin.
• Fibrotic cellulite is hard, compact cellulite with orange peel effect.

So you can pretty easily analyze the situation of your cellulite and you have to act upon it as a doctor or even yourself consider.

B. According to every expert out there, there are also four different grades of cellulite that you can identify on your own:

• Grade 1 cellulite. No visible cellulite, even when the skin is pinched.
• Grade 2 cellulite. No visible cellulite when lying down or standing. An orange peel texture can be seen when the skin is pinched.
• Grade 3 cellulite. Cellulite is visible when standing, but may disappear when lying down.
• Grade 4 cellulite. Visible cellulite when standing and lying down.

C. According to doctor Laura Feldman, 95 per cent of us women have a type of cellulite somewhere on their body and she also says that cellulite is not necessarily a matter of the weight you carry, even skinny people get cellulite. In addition to that, cellulite is often hereditary, so it’s likely your family members will be suffering from the same problem.

D. Fortunately or not, cellulite forms in areas with the least circulation so it means that without activity, it’s very hard to budge it. The good part is that everyday energizing movements and skin warming exercises will have you saying goodbye to dimpled skin if you are consistent with it, at least that's what we can hope for if we don't suffer from severe cellulite. Experts recommend running, swimming and a brisk walk, which is what we would probably choose. These are the best form of exercises for increasing blood circulation and loosening the fat tissues from those hard to budge areas.

E. Following exercise, your metabolism and your blood circulation are stimulated. Another expert tip that we can easily use is that different cellulite products like cellulite creams and cellulite lotions are better absorbed in the skin after we've done some exercises to fight cellulite. This will help to activate the cellulite fighting ingredients.

F. When we are buying cellulite products such as potentially efficient cellulite creams or cellulite gels and lotions, we should look for the following ingredients: Centella asiatica is the key ingredient in cellulite creams, this ingredient restores the macromolecules that give the skin its elastic quality. Ginkgo Biloba is a powerful antioxidant that effectively oxidises fat cells that are present below the skin’s surface and helps to increase blood circulation by strengthening the veins, which helps to rid the body of cellulite. And methyl nicotinate promotes the decongestion of tissues, reducing the amount of retained liquid. It also stimulates the drainage of liquids and toxins.

G. Unfortunately there are many factors that influence the on-set of cellulite, and experts warn us about some of these causes of cellulite. Even if losing weight may help you lose some of the cellulite, extreme dieting is not going to help your skin at all. Also, hormonal factors (estrogen is said to be one of the most important hormones to initiate and aggravate cellulite), and changes in metabolism or water retention may be some of the sources for that cottage cheese effect on your skin.

H. If you’re not already body brushing on a regular basis then you should be, experts say that a cellulite massage and a good cellulite scrub or cellulite wrap support circulation. Daily body brushing, stroking in the direction towards your heart, or a strong-handed massage on the thighs will increase fat dispersion if done on a regular basis, according to specialists.

I. Also keep in mind that cellulite is one of the best friends that a sedentary lifestyle can have, so women with inactive careers should take note. If you’re desk bound in your job then your day will consist of little action. What you can do to fight cellulite if you always have to sit down at a desk and not be able to move around too much is to take breaks, make tea and walk and talk rather than emailing. All of these small simple steps remind your rear it needs to keep in shape.

J. To help prevent cellulite you need to try to cut down on the following factors of cellulite: Refined and processed foods and artificial foods that contain sweeteners, additives and chemicals. It would be indicated to also reduce you intake of dairy and high fat products, sugar and high sugar products are all thought to contribute to the dreaded orange peel.