Cellulite Know How

Cellulite on the legs is a very common issue that 90% of women of all ages encounter at some time in their life. Cellulite is sometimes compared to orange peel or cottage cheese looking skin. It is a fatty deposit causing a dimpled or uneven appearance, as around the thighs and buttocks.We have tried many way to get rid of cellulite and some are not effective at all.

We now know that diet works and thigh creams don’t when it comes to cellulite. So what else can we do besides just starting at it? Here are some simple steps:

1. Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables (preferable raw).
 

2. Keep away from processed foods.
 

3. Drink lots of water to clean cells of toxins.
 

4. Stay away from carbonated beverages (even low-calorie).
 

5. Avoid alcohol, which negatively affects the liver, the body’s main detoxifier and filter.
 

6. Try to walk or jog at least three times a week for 30 to 45 minutes.
 

7. Scrub the skin with a bristle brush or loofah. Brush in slow sweeps, always toward the heart. There are gloves and mitts available to do this, but they’re not necessary. Try to do this at least five minutes a day.Models are using their morning coffee grounds to massage their cellulite areas. The main ingredient in expensive cellulite creams is caffeine, so it makes lots of sense. Simply sit on the edge of your bathtub, and rub the coffee grounds into those pesky areas. It could get messy, so make sure that you have a few newspaper laid out under you!
 

8. Copy the expensive herbal wraps offered by top spas. Mix a cup of corn oil with ½ cup of grapefruits juice and 2 teaspoons dried thyme. Massage into hip, thigh, and buttock areas. Cover with plastic wrap to lock in body heat. For extra results, lay a heating pad over each area for about 5 minutes.

Stages of Cellulite

 
Do you have it? How bad is it? Cellulite does have a way of progressing like a bad fungus.
 

Test

Cellulite can be diagnosed by using the skin pinch and roll technique. Gently take a large fold of normal skin and rub it between your thumb and forefinger. The skin will appear smooth.

Now repeat this test on areas where you think you have cellulite. You may have cellulite in the following stages:

Stage 1
The skin will show no visible signs, but bruises and cuts may be slow to heal in this area.
 

Stage 2

Looking closely at the skin, you’ll see broken veins and skin discoloration. Bruises will appear after a small hit. When pinched, the skin will feel thicker and slightly tender with slight ripples.
 

Stage 3
Even without pinching the skin, you’ll see evidence of an orange peel appearance.
 

Stage 4
The skin will appear puckered, and is cold to the touch. Broken veins will be present, and bruising can occur spontaneously.
 

Stage 5
Not only will you feel cold areas, but hot areas will also be evident.
 

Stage 6
Large lumps of fat are honeycombed in fibers, distorting the appearance of the cellulite area.