It is hard to assume, but yes, we cannot live without fat in our body. We need a minimum percentage (specifically 14% in the case of women) to maintain body temperature, secrete hormones and have an energy reserve. But not all fat is "good" or desirable. This is divided into two classes:
- The brown fat . It is the one that people who are at their normal weight have to a greater degree and its objective is to burn calories by transforming fat into heat.
- The white fat. It is responsible for accumulating the energy that we do not spend. Since the beginning of humanity, it is the one that has helped us to survive, but also responsible for love handles and cellulite. 95% of women live together and - let's think about it - will live with her, because there will always be hormonal, vascular or endocrine factors that will make our body form more. That does not mean that we have to fold our arms and "abandon ourselves" to the evidence. On the contrary, all nutritionists and aesthetic doctors agree that by identifying and treating it as soon as possible, we will be able to keep it at bay.
What is cellulite and what causes it?
In short, cellulite is a modification of the dermal tissue, of the skin, caused by an accumulation of fat, fluid and toxins that the body is unable to eliminate on its own. To help the body get rid of those fat cells and prevent new ones from forming, it is important to identify what type of cellulite we are talking about.
How many types of cellulite are there?
A personalized diagnosis by a good beautician or aesthetic doctor is the most recommended before starting a treatment against cellulite, since in many cases you can have two types at the same time and a combination of several techniques against orange peel is necessary. The infallible trinomial is diet, exercise and beauty treatments, reinforced with anti-cellulite products, but there are a series of specific tips that can be applied to each type of cellulite.
1. HARD CELLULITE
It is more common in young people. Regardless of whether they have an active life and exercise, it is related, above all, to hormonal disorders. It is characterized by its compact consistency and because it can hurt to the touch. It is located on the thighs, buttocks and hips (hips) and the padded or orange peel appearance appears pinching the skin.
- Treatments to combat hard cellulite: in this case, non-invasive treatments help a lot, such as cavitation (low-frequency ultrasound that eliminates fat cells) and the use of anti-cellulite creams in the morning and at night. The best ones are the ones that attack localized fat , the specific fat- reducing agents for the belly or buttocks.
2. SOFT OR FLACID CELLULITE
In this case, the orange peel can be seen with the naked eye, it looks "flabby" and is located on the abdomen, on the inside of the arms and thighs and even on the back. The cause is mainly genetic (hereditary history), it usually appears after the age of 35, and is aggravated by sedentary lifestyle. It is quite normal for soft cellulite to be accompanied by varicose veins and edema caused by fluid retention.
- Treatments to combat flaccid cellulite: in cases of soft cellulite, a good table of specific exercises works very well to help target critical areas. In the cabin, mesotherapy is very suitable ( minerals, vitamins and plant extracts are infiltrated that make the fat dissolve and it is eliminated naturally by the body). In the case of anti-cellulites, it is important to opt for those that contain firming ingredients, such as algae, silicon or gotu kola, in addition to the typical fat-burning actives, such as caffeine, L-carnitine or green tea.
3. EDEMATO CELLULITE
It is the variety that presents the most discomfort, because it is usually accompanied by heaviness in the legs, pain and even difficulty moving. Its appearance is usually early, at puberty, and its touch is spongy. Fluid retention occurs in the lower limbs, so their volume is increased considerably.
- Treatments to combat edematous cellulite : it is convenient to activate circulation, but not with too intense exercise. Moderate physical activities such as walking, swimming, or cycling are preferable. Be very careful in the sun, because heat slows down blood circulation. In the cabin, apart from draining massages or seaweed wraps, pressotherapy works very well . This, in fact, is a complementary therapy to many aesthetic treatments because they improve lymphatic and blood flow thanks to covers that exert pressure on the legs.
Massage, essential to combat cellulite
It is not enough to apply the cream quickly and that's it, the result will not be as effective. A good massage will help the active ingredients to penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin, as well as promoting blood circulation and lymphatic drainage. 5 minutes are enough to maximize the action of your anti-cellulite.
How to prevent cellulite
Whatever your type of cellulite, the best attack is to prevent it with healthy habits, which has a lot to do with a balanced diet, without saturated fat or excess salt, and small daily actions that improve our circulation and fluid retention. Here are some good tips to prevent and reduce orange peel skin.
