Cellulitis: description and causes
Tightened and smooth skin at any age is our dream. For elasticity and smoothness is the connective tissue that separates the upper layer of the skin and adipose tissue of the subcutaneous tissue. Men in this regard are easier, such a layer is strong and stable, but women’s fibers are less durable. Paradox - this is taken care of by nature itself, so that during pregnancy the skin stretches better. Sometimes the process becomes uncontrollable, and a certain volume of cells "climbs" out.
Structural changes in the subcutaneous layer lead to malfunctions of the microcirculation and lymph flow of the skin. In other words - these are stagnant conditions that women can suffer regardless of complexion and even age - cellulite can appear even in adolescents. Surprisingly, it is a fact - some overweight women can amaze with their smooth and beautiful skin without a single tubercle, unlike “cellulite” thin women.
Disruption of metabolism leads to cellulitis. What should be removed remains in the most inappropriate place, forming solid islands of tissue, accumulating not only fat, but also calcium. When pressed, sometimes even a painful sensation can occur. Sometimes a large amount of water accumulates, and swelling appears. Thus, it becomes clear that cellulite is not obesity at all. For example, in France, it is considered a separate disease of subcutaneous fat.
Cellulitis on the hips
Most of all, many women are worried about cellulite on the hips. If the fat layer is normally 1-2 mm, then expanding, the cells are much larger in size due to metabolic products. Due to the fact that circulation of blood and lymph is impeded, the amount of fluid in the subcutaneous fatty tissue of the thighs increases, and an orange peel forms on the skin over time. Experts believe that you need to get rid of this problem slowly, but methodically. You will have to do exercises in front of the mirror at least every day, deny yourself the traditional fried chicken and much more.
Cellulite on the buttocks
Cellulitis on the buttocks develops if a woman leads a sedentary lifestyle, consumes refined and high-calorie foods. Some apply radical methods - plastic surgeries, which are pumping out fat. Sometimes this gives good results, but it’s not easy to keep them. It is also not easy to get rid of cellulite on the buttocks using other methods, but do not rush to be disappointed - perseverance and great desire will lead you to a satisfactory result. In order to get rid of cellulite on the buttocks and hips, there are many ways!
Cellulite Massage
The very first and most effective way is a massage from cellulite. It is carried out with hands or special devices - rollers, brush, massage gloves. This is not a very pleasant procedure, as with a relaxing massage, but for the sake of beauty you will have to endure. When hips massage, you need to start from the lower part of the thigh and work out with upward movements. The skin is compressed by the palms, highlighting a triangle on the tissues. Stroke your thumbs towards the outside. Do not push too much.
To work in this way the entire surface of the changed skin, and healthy areas (for prevention). But be sure to consider that if the legs are dilated veins (varicose veins), this is a contraindication. Try to massage cellulite twice a day. Recently, widespread hardware techniques, vacuum massagers with many spherical heads. At high speed and intensity, they knead, perform a deep point effect. But no one has succeeded in replacing human hands.
Creams and scrubs for cellulite
Cosmetic procedures are most effective in the first stages of change. The best anti-cellulite effect is possessed by products that include horse chestnut, ivy, St. John's wort, as well as hawthorn, ginkgo, horsetail, witch hazel, arnica, pineapple, lotus and citrus fruits. These plants accelerate metabolism at the cellular level. Algae-based cream helps a lot. It must be noted that such products are used in complex care - after wraps or baths.
Cellulite - home wraps
Cellulite wraps are superior to creams and scrubs in effectiveness. They are widely used by show business stars, lasting with their fans branded recipes. For example, there is a known way to combat cellulite with the help of Holy Berry wraps. As a composition for wrapping, she uses coffee grounds, adding olive oil and honey (on a teaspoon) to it.
Hot anti-cellulite wrap is carried out in accordance with all the rules - the ingredients are mixed, then the product is applied to the hips and buttocks steamed after the bath, massaged lightly and covered with cellophane. It is necessary to warm well and lie down for 15 minutes. Cold wraps tone the skin and constrict blood vessels. Hot - remove accumulated toxins. The skin becomes elastic and healthy, and cellulite gradually recedes, until it completely disappears. Thalassotherapy is also effective - seaweed wrap, which is performed in beauty salons.
Cellulite oil
Modern cosmetology has a fairly large arsenal of means to combat cellulite, and oils occupy the highest positions in it. At home, you can create a real spa space with the help of odorous ingredients. With their help, fat cells break down, blood circulation improves, toxins are eliminated and fluid outflow from problem areas is stimulated. As a result, the skin is regenerated, its fat metabolism improves.
There are several ways to use essential oils:
- As a result of lipolysis, cells are split. For this purpose, use citrus oils: lemon,
grapefruit, orange, mandarin and bergamot.
- Lymphatic drainage removes toxins and liquids; these are conifers and oils of umbrella plants: pine
cedar, caraway seeds, juniper (berries), cypress, dill. When using these types, it is necessary to carefully monitor the diet - reduce the amount of salt, spices, eliminate alcohol, reduce the consumption of starch and smoked meats, fats, sugar. When treating cellulite, it is undesirable to use cigarettes and coffee.
- Lifting synthesizes collagen, regenerates the skin. This effect is possessed by floral oils and resins; these are myrrh, rose, patchouli, palmarosa.
How to make a mixture for the rubbing procedure? It is necessary to choose oils and mix them with the base composition in a concentration of 5% (50 drops per 50 ml of base) - vegetable oils (olive, sesame or jojoba).
Cellulite Banks
Cellulite cans are a specific procedure for can massage. It is a complex effect. First, the body is cleaned with a cosmetic scrub, honey or other means, then oil or anti-cellulite cream is applied. Then comes the turn of medical cans of glass or latex. The jar sticks to the skin and moves, while the problem area is massaged for 15 minutes in circular motions, alternating between slower and more energetic ones.
The course is 2-4 weeks every other day. Some women disagree with such procedures due to inevitable bruising. Minimal traces are obtained in the beauty salon, especially since with each subsequent procedure the traces become less noticeable, and a positive result is visible immediately after the first session.
What contraindications should be taken into account with can massage? Refuse from this method of combating cellulite should women with hypertension, venous disease and lymphatic system disorders.
Cellulite exercises
The desired effect will help achieve cardio and strength training, however, the main condition that needs to be fulfilled is regularity. It is best to purchase a simulator for use at home, and alternate classes with cardio aerobics. Before cardio and strength training, you need to warm up for about 5-10 minutes, then train for 30-40 minutes. Exercises for the hips and buttocks carry out 3 sets of 20 repetitions. Such systems as gymnastics, aqua aerobics, track and field athletics, yoga, are showing themselves well in the fight against cellulite.
1. The bike. With problems with the spine, an exercise bike is well suited. This is also one of the simple but effective enough exercises to adjust the elasticity of the hips and eliminate cellulite. Pedal at any age. You can watch TV and do 30-40 minutes, but increase the speed gradually. During the workout you can rest and drink water.
2. Running is an example of the fact that the simplest exercises can be the most effective. Running is useful not only in the fight against cellulite, it relieves stress, improves tone. First you need to go 5-10 minutes in quick steps. Change your running speed, try not to strain, finish the workout also in steps. Stretching the muscles of the lower leg, thighs, back and buttock strengthening are perfectly combined with the prevention and control of cellulite.
3. Jumping rope. If you compare the number of calories burned, it turns out that a jump rope will achieve better results than running. Jump on the trampoline. Cheerful workouts will strengthen your buttocks and hips and get rid of cellulite.
4. Swimming. Train all body systems and do not forget about problem areas. Swimming in the pool is a good prevention of cellulite.
Strength exercises to help remove cellulite from the hips
1. Squats. Standard preparation - standing straight, feet shoulder width apart. Squat with a straight back, stretching your arms forward. Try not to tear your heels off the floor and carry the weight of the whole body onto them.
2. Combine lunges with squats and half-squats. Alternating lunges with the foot forward, backward. The back is straight, the knees form an angle of 90 degrees. Hands in front or spread apart.
3. Step - just a necessary tool in the fight against cellulite. Alternate legs, walk 10 times. Repeat with one foot, then the other. Gradually increase the number of repetitions.
Cellulite diet
The closest attention must be paid to nutrition. To seriously and permanently get rid of orange peels, take into account the principle of fractional nutrition. Avoid canned food for long periods and semi-finished products, coffee, salt, alcohol. Optimal - green tea, vegetables and fruits in unlimited quantities. The diet itself is not a means to destroy skin lesions, but all aspects of the problem must be taken into account in a complex.
The main thing is that the daily menu should contain a large amount of fiber, minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin E and C. Introduce seaweed, fish products, broths into the diet, they strengthen the connective tissues. Sour-milk products must be present necessarily - they improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. It is not recommended to drink drinks from the refrigerator - a low temperature leads to a narrowing of the esophagus, impaired metabolism. Drink more water, fruit and carrot juices.
Contrast shower against cellulite
It is not necessary to dive into the hole after the bath or to pour cold water on the street, although these options perfectly help trained people. Effectively fight cellulite can and ordinary contrast shower. Take such a shower 2-3 times a week, thereby activating blood circulation in problem areas. The technique of its use will not present difficulties. Start with warm water, then switch to cooler, leave for 10-15 seconds, and turn on warm again. It is not recommended to use hot water. The cycle should be repeated 3-4 times using a hose. The last dousing is with cold water. Dry yourself and put on warm clothes.
Oxygen therapy and other means
When certain areas of the skin are treated with an ozone-ozone compound, fat breaks down. This method is used at various stages and actively competes with liposuction. Cellulite is particularly effectively removed in the breeches. Ultrasound and electrical stimulation are more suitable for removing excess fat, while being an excellent prophylactic against cellulite.
If you apply these methods at an early stage, as a result, the skin tone significantly increases, the tubercles and orange peel are smoothed much faster.
