What causes cellulite?

 Dietary

• Cellulite is found in, but not limited to, overweight situations. It can also affect a slight build whose diet is high in carbohydrates and fat. Too much salt and too little water consumption lead to water retention and cellulite worsens. Constipation gives rise to an accumulation of toxins, which also intensifies the problem

 Toxicity

• A high intake of tobacco, coffee and alcohol don’t help with cellulite problems. Tobacco in particular has damaging effects for the circulation, and some drugs cause fluid retention

 Mechanical

• A sedentary lifestyle is bad for the circulation, muscle tone and the accumulation of fat begins to be noticeable in various parts of the body. Poorly fitting footwear, tight-fitting clothes and remaining seated for long periods of time hinder return circulation.

 Stress

• When demands are placed on an organism that are higher that the organisms capacity to respond, a situation is created in which the organism cannot function effectively. This can generate neurovegetative alterations. If this is combined with poor dietary habits and bad posture, which are attributed to stress, a situation arises that affects cellulite in a negative way.

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Exfoliating Brush

A key way to keeping skin healthy and glowing is the use of exfoliating products or skin brushes. An exfoliating or skin brush is perfect to use at bath time, particularly when the pores of the skin are dilated.

Skin brushing not only smoothes and softens dry or dehydrated skin, it also stimulates the blood supply and lymphatic circulation, adding to the detoxifying process.

Go to work on stubborn cellulite areas such as the tops of thighs with an exfoliating brush regularly, and changes will be noticed within a matter of months. If an exfoliation brush sounds a little too rough for your bath relaxation time, there are a number of exfoliating products such as salts and creams that can be used. Epsom salts are particularly effective for calming and soothing the skin and are a natural and cheap alternative. Epsom salts can be purchased from most pharmacists or chemists.

Look for products that contain micro beads or small exfoliating fragments as opposed to harsh ingredients that can scratch the skin. Products containing coffee, cocoa and seaweed extracts are particularly effective for speeding circulation and improving skin condition.

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