Fighting cellulite

It is feared by women of all ages: only 10 percent escape this unsightly disorder, linked to many different factors that lead to an alteration of the subcutaneous tissue. Let’s see how to keep it at bay.

Imperfection or disease, of its existence in our lives we try to keep silent. And even Noemi, who mentions her in the song Vuoto a perder, written by Vasco Rossi, distances herself from her: “song of the cellulite of others”.

What do we mean when we talk about cellulite? It is an alteration of the subcutaneous tissues that involves the increase in the volume of fat cells and the accumulation of liquids in the spaces between the cells.

The causes of the onset of the characteristic “orange peel” skin can be genetic, related to blood circulation, the endocrine system or posture defects.

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What strategies to counteract it?

To effectively combat cellulite, which tends to form mainly on the thighs and buttocks, but also on the belly and arms, it is necessary to act on several fronts: nutrition, sport, lifestyle and targeted therapies.

Balance at the table

First of all, a balanced diet, that is, rich in fruit and vegetables. The summer offers naturally anti-cellulite foods such as melon, watermelon and cucumbers.

It is very important to drink plenty of water and prefer wholemeal carbohydrates (bread, pasta, etc.), due to their high fiber content.

Fats and sugars should be limited. If possible, eliminate salt, which is mainly responsible for water retention and therefore also for the appearance of cellulite.

Thin but…

Cellulite does not spare even the models so we must not believe that a slimming regime can make the cellulite already present disappear. Well, instead, keep your weight fit to keep it away for as long as possible.

Trump card: lifestyle

The most effective physical activity must be regular. Against the “orange peel” works walking, swimming, dancing and running.

Those who choose the pool or are at the sea can swim especially with the breaststroke style, which has the advantage of toning the inner thigh and reducing the fat deposits of the upper thighs (culotte de cheval).

Those who opt for the fast walk or the run know that hard terrain (asphalt) should be avoided because the impact of the feet with the ground could be too violent and cause the capillaries to rupture.

Well, instead, the runs on the lawn or on the sand. At the seaside, walking with your legs immersed in water is the healthiest exercise. Dancing? With Latin American rhythms you can get a good firming of legs and buttocks while specific to counteract cellulite seems to be flamenco.

Stop bad habits: cigarette smoking contributes to the formation of cellulite, as well as alcohol and spirits should also be eliminated. Thumbs down also for too many coffees (over 3 per day).

How to choose treatments

Recently, the French health authorities have banned some anti-cellulite and slimming treatments because they are considered unsafe for health.

Among them, mesotherapy. In reality, it is not on the safety of the methodologies themselves that the Autorité de Santé has pronounced, but on the too often incorrect implementation of treatments.

How to choose? Against cellulite the offers of beauty centers are numerous. Evaluate above all the professionalism of the institution.

Manual lymphatic drainage massages are perfect and give visible results in a short time. Creams to be applied at home with massage can improve the appearance of the skin.

Some plant-based extracts, then, can contribute. In particular, those based on centella asiatica, which improves the appearance of skin and subcutaneous tissue thanks to its beneficial properties on capillary circulation and connective tissue.