Now that summer seems to have appeared and many of us are in the process of booking holidays, it’s time to get out the swimming costumes and bikinis and take a look at the parts of the body which have been covered up all winter.
The chances are that those of us of a ‘certain age’; those of us who have given birth; those of us who have not been eating healthily and have not been taking regular exercise, will have increased the amounts of cellulite visible on our rumps, thighs, stomachs and even upper arms. What can we do about it and can we get rid of this ‘orange peel’ skin before the holidays?
Thankfully, there is quite a lot we can do to lose cellulite – not all of it pleasant – and although the results are not guaranteed, if we stick to it there are bound to be advantages.
There are many reasons why we get cellulite, which is caused by damage to the connective tissue in the body, and if we can eliminate some of these we have a good chance of reducing cellulite.
The causes of cellulite are not altogether clear but it is understood that hormones are likely to play an important part in its development. It is believed that certain drugs such as insulin, thyroid hormones, noradrenaline, etc. are part of the cellulite production process. Also, certain genes may promote the appearance of cellulite and it seems that if your mother had cellulite, you will have it too.
Diet is very important since people who eat too much fat, carbohydrates and salt are likely to develop greater amounts of cellulite. Smokers too, those who stand or sit in one position for long periods of time and take little exercise are likely to have greater amounts of cellulite.
The most effective and economical way of reducing cellulite is to adopt a healthy lifestyle but a ‘quick fix’ may be needed if the beach is beckoning and the weather is good.
There are lots of creams and lotions on the market, some of which can be quite useful. Revitol Cellulite Solution is one of these creams and in a lot of cellulite sufferers has proved to be very effective. It works relatively quickly, is reasonably priced and has safe ingredients. When massaged into the cellulite areas it works by stimulating circulation, helping to melt fat and moves fluid and toxins out of the body producing visible results within a few weeks.