Anti-cellulite educational program
10 myths and facts about cellulite:
developing an "allergy" to citrus fruits in the summer of 2013Galina Baydina, WomanJournal
What to do and who is to blame? We suggest "turning off" negative emotions and looking at the situation calmly: perhaps not everything you know about cellulite is true.
We have collected ten of the most common misconceptions about this aesthetic imperfection of the body and asked cosmetology experts to help us dispel the popular "orange" mythology. Today in our beauty team there is a cosmetologist-aestheticist of the beauty salon "Profile Professional" Lilia Vashchenko, a dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist of the Center of Cosmetology and Aesthetics "Embassy of Beauty" Yulia Tishchenko, as well as leading specialists of the pharmaceutical brand "Forapharm".
Take note of expert advice, prepare your body for summer and bring knowledge about beauty and health to the masses!
We believe – we don't believe! Anti-cellulite "educational program" 1. Cellulite, as well as some other imperfections of appearance (overweight, acne, etc.), is this evidence of health problems?
Rather, it is evidence of an incorrect lifestyle – an unbalanced diet, lack of physical activity, bad habits.
But sometimes health problems can also cause the appearance of an "orange peel" – for example, hormonal failures.
Remember, cellulite is not a disease, it is a cosmetic defect of the skin caused by the peculiarities of the structure of subcutaneous fat in women. It has no direct connection with obesity. Almost all representatives of the fair sex are subject to this aesthetic problem to varying degrees, since the likelihood of cellulite directly depends on the level of the hormone estrogen in the body. The more of it, the higher the probability of cellulite.
Mild forms of cellulite are not dangerous to health. But the higher the stage of cellulite, the more its form is launched, the more time you will spend fighting it.
"So what if I have a little cellulite? Am I not a curvy girl?" (Kim Kardashian)2. Can "Orange peel" be defeated with a diet?
No. It has long been known that the unaesthetic appearance of the skin is aggravated by fatty and salty foods, caffeine in large quantities, etc. By excluding "harmful" or adding one or another product to the personal beauty menu, it is possible to achieve weight loss and improve the condition of the skin, but very rarely – reducing the "orange peel".
Let's explain what has been said. Eating foods rich in fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids will help restore skin health, but will not get rid of cellulite. On the advice of experts, we rely on raw vegetables, steamed and baked fish, vegetable oils, herbs, legumes, herbal tea, cucumber, carrot, cabbage, celery juice and pure water.
And to avoid skin problems, it is necessary to exclude from the diet fatty meat, salinity (canned vegetables, snacks, fish snacks), strong alcohol and beer, sausages and other products with artificial additives, refined carbohydrates (sugar, pasta, white rice), carbonated water. You should not eat heavily at night, eat large portions, smoke and drink a lot of coffee on an empty stomach.
Thus, one diet will not help the case. But proper nutrition in combination with fitness and anti-cellulite procedures will allow you to cope with the severity of the "orange peel" as much as possible.
"Soon, all the hamburgers I've eaten will attack my backside, and I'll probably look like a whale. But I will remain a girl who loves eggs, bacon, waffles. My so-called fairy-tale form is largely due to the fact that people perceive me as an ideal. But in fact I have small breasts and cellulite" (Sienna Miller)3. Is the predisposition to cellulite transmitted genetically, from mother to daughter?
Yes, genetics is one of the main causes of cellulite.
"Blame", however, is not only heredity, but also nature: cellulite is a physiological feature of every representative of the fair sex. The female body has more fat-forming enzymes that promote fat accumulation, and larger fat cells. Simply put, it is designed to store fat faster and more efficiently, and the male body, on the contrary, provides fast and effective fat burning. As a result, women lose high–energy substance slowly, and men slowly accumulate it. But there is also good news: training of blood and lymphatic vessels can reduce the factor of bad heredity.
"I'm not shy about my body, no matter what shape I'm in. I'm a woman and I'm proud of it! I really want to inspire others to love their body and be confident in themselves. I have fat folds, I have cellulite, and I don't hide it. I just want people to know that I'm a flesh and blood person, not a magazine picture" (Jessica Simpson)4. Is it possible to get rid of cellulite completely?
Alas, no.
But, experts console us, it is possible to remove irregularities and "dimples" and restore the smoothness of the skin, and very effectively. To make the "orange peel" absolutely invisible, patience, perseverance and very strict self-discipline are necessary. If you keep your body in good shape, cellulite will not have a chance to get the better of us.
"I am proud of my body and I know that many people out of envy look for flaws in it: "Oh, wow, she's not anorexic. She looks healthy and she has cellulite, yes!"" (Hayden Panettieri)5. Will anti-cellulite cosmetics "remove" imperfections of the body if it is expensive and of high quality?
No, although this is a very popular myth.
Anti-cellulite cosmetics can only be an addition to home and salon procedures against "orange peel", physical exercises and proper nutrition. There are many effective cosmetic procedures and remedies that will help improve the appearance of the skin, make it naturally smooth and smooth. For example, manual anti-cellulite massage, wrapping with brown seaweed, gommage, thalassotherapy, LPG massage, special body masks.
Our experts emphasize: anti-cellulite products do not have to be expensive, much more important than the price and brand is the presence of useful active substances in them that fight the "orange peel".
Carefully read the label and look for the composition:
- Organic iodine. Provides the removal of excess fluid from subcutaneous tissues, prevents edema, has a detox effect.
- Caffeine. Accelerates the breakdown of fat and reduces subcutaneous fat deposits.
- Red pepper. It has a powerful warming effect, increases the intensity of metabolism in subcutaneous fat and muscle tissue. It stimulates the burning of fat deposits, improves microcirculation, reduces puffiness, helps to get rid of cellulite.
- Green coffee. It has an intense and long-lasting moisturizing effect on the skin, maintains its elasticity and firmness, prevents aging. Prevents the formation of stretch marks, effectively nourishes, regenerates and smoothes the skin.
"I can say I'm covered in stretch marks and cellulite, but it doesn't bother me at all. My body will never be the same as it was in my youth or at the beginning of my career as an actress, but I really don't care" (Reese Witherspoon)Truth or myth?
Let's figure it out! 6. Do home recipes for dealing with "orange peel" give the same effect as salon treatments?
Regular wraps, massage with honey, coffee scrubbing and other similar procedures that you can carry out yourself give a good effect, but it does not go to any comparison with professional salon programs, our experts emphasize.
Even if you manage to make a mixture for massage or wraps, then there will definitely be no professional hands at home. Also, if you have not done wraps in the salon before, you may not know about the contraindications. Therefore, in order to avoid harm to your appearance and well-being and wasted time, it is better to resort to salon services.
"It's terrible when magazines show celebrities with cellulite, tactlessly marking problem areas with bright circles and arrows… And how did you think, of course, stars have cellulite, we're not rubber dolls!" (Kelly Clarkson)7. Do those who are friends with sports have cellulite?
Things happen.
Pay attention to the athletes: almost everyone has an "orange peel", some to a greater extent, others to a lesser extent, but cellulite is less noticeable on toned buttocks. Sport in combination with other methods of struggle does not allow the "orange peel" to develop.
Therefore, it is important to approach the problem comprehensively: not only to do fitness, but also to eat right, give up smoking, regularly take care of your body. Reduced physical activity contributes to circulatory disorders and, as a result, the formation of cellulite. Set aside time for daily exercises – they strengthen the muscles and tissue around them.
"My hips don't look tempting like Gisele Bundchen's, no matter how much I train. I have a beautiful thing called cellulite..." (Jennifer Love Hewitt)8. Does cellulite happen only to those who are overweight?
Not only.
Cellulite happens even in top models. By the way, experts tell us, very often excess weight smoothes the manifestations of "orange peel". This aesthetic disadvantage, as we have already found out above, is due to the hormonal background and genes. Therefore, it can manifest itself both in slender ladies and in those who are overweight. The appearance of cellulite can also provoke sharp fluctuations in weight, pregnancy, puberty, metabolic disorders and even alcohol and coffee abuse.
"We all have cellulite. Even supermodels! I go out somewhere and often hear after: wow, slim, but with cellulite!.. So I want to answer: this is nature! You're not human without him" (Sandra Bullock)9. Is it true that tight clothes contribute to the appearance of cellulite?
There is no direct correlation between the love of skinny jeans, tight elastic underwear and "orange peel", our experts note.
However, it is added that such clothing contributes to a violation of blood circulation, blocking and slowing down the outflow of venous blood and lymph from the legs. In combination with other factors, this can lead to the appearance of cellulite.
"I have cellulite. I admit it. But sometimes I just say to myself: to hell with everything, I go to the beach as I am and put on a bikini!" (Cindy Crawford)10. If you drink a lot of liquid, will the "orange peel" become more noticeable?
It all depends on what kind of liquid you drink.
If you drink boiled and heated, mineral and mineralized water with gas and tap water, and even more so sweet carbonated drinks, then these types of liquids are absolutely not effective for fighting excess weight and "orange peel". Our experts emphasize: not only sugar, but also carbon dioxide is a factor conducive to the appearance of cellulite, it retains water in the body, disrupting microcirculation. From this, cellulite is likely to become even more noticeable.
The positive effect is given by clean spring, well and still water. A large amount of "right" water will improve the metabolism in the body, but will not affect the visibility of "bumps and dimples" on the skin.
Portal "Eternal youth" http://vechnayamolodost.ru03.06.2013