Cellulite Treatment
Getting the right cellulite treatment can often be a confusing and daunting task. Anyone who has struggled in the battle against this stubborn condition can tell you that it is a formidable foe. In order to come up with a plan to fight body cellulite it is important to understand what it is (and what it isn't). Contrary to what many believe, cellulite is not actually a type of fat but results from the relationship of the skin to the fat layer lying underneath.
When cellulite tissue is visible, it usually appears as dimpled skin on the thighs, stomach, buttocks or hips. It appears frequently in women and it is believed that the vast majority will experience cellulite at some point in their life.
The condition that produces the dimpled skin (also called "orange peel" or "cottage cheese" skin) is actually occurring in the connective tissue that hold the skin in place. Fat, water and waste products are trapped within pockets in these connective fibers and as these substances accumulate, the pockets begin to bulge and cause and uneven appearance on the surface of the skin.
Existing cellulite can also be made more noticeable from:
Bad Circulation
Toxins in your diet
Dehydrated Skin
Lack of Exercise
Excessive fat, carbs, salt, alcohol in the diet
Not enough fiber in the diet.
Additionally, if the underlying muscles are not toned, it can add to the noticeable appearance of visible cellulite. Existing cellulite can be difficult to eliminate once it appears on the body but there are some cellulite treatment approaches which can help to prevent new cellulite from forming and reduce the amount that is already noticeable.
Non Medical Cellulite Solutions
Exercise - This seems like an obvious one but by toning the underlying muscles and burning more calories through exercise as part of an anti cellulite treatment program, you can greatly reduce the appearance of dimples on the skin. Weight lifting and aerobics can be combined into a powerful cellulite exercise program.
Drink Lots of Water - Again, an easy one. Drinking water consistently through the day each day helps to remove wastes from the body. These same waste products can accumulate in your skin's connective tissue causing cellulite to appear.
Avoid Smoking - This is of course difficult for many people who are avid smokers but by keeping the toxins associated with smoke out of the body, you reduce the chance of them building up under the skin.
Avoid Salty and Unrefined Foods - These foods contribute to elevated levels of water retention and fat accumulation.There are many cellulite creams on the market to help aide you in the fight against cellulite. It is important to be selective when choosing these products and, at the very least, look for those that contain Retinol.
For those who have a harder time with reducing cellulite, there are medical procedures that can be considered.Liposuction (lipoplasty, liposculpting or lipotherapy) - This involves physically removing fat from the body using a cannula or hollow tube to suction out fat deposits. It is important to realize that this should not be used as an alternative to diet and exercise.
Alternatively essential oil treatments can also be used as a cellulite treatment. Namely Avocado, Sesame, Juniper, Cypress, Lavender and Rosemary oils. It is important to test each of these substances before buying/using since they can irritate the skin.
Enzyme therapy, cellulite wrap are additional organic and spa therapies that can be used tighten the skin and treat cellulite without causing skin discoloration.
Essential oils like cedarwood, juniper, patchouli and rosemary can help to treat cellulite. Tea tree oil and vitamin A extract can also be added for additional cellulite fighting benefits.