A lot of women are often frustrated by how cellulite messes up their body textures and have even come to accept it as part of their lives even though they do not like it one bit.
Cellulite is described as collections of fat that are pushing against the connective tissues under a person’s skin. While fat is one of the main causes for cellulite, there are several other factors that should be considered, including skin thickness, diet and lifestyle, age and genetics amongst others.
1. Drink More Water
While further study is needed to support the benefits of drinking more water to reduce cellulite, some nutritionists and skin care specialists suggest that increasing your water intake can help prevent cellulite. This theory is based on the assumption that cellulite is a combination of toxins, water and fat. While this is an unsupported prevention method, healthy water intake is important for maintaining a healthier lifestyle and better diet, which are important factors for cellulite prevention.
2. Better Blood Circulation
Poor blood circulation can heighten the risk of cellulite through the weakening of tissues, leading to the improper storage of fat under the skin. Since the body is unable to absorb the fat properly, it is pushed up closer to the surface of the skin, creating the appearance of cellulite. Cutting off proper blood circulation can also cause the accumulation of harmful toxins that break down connective tissues in the body, leading to cellulite. This helps explain the accumulation of cellulite around the thighs and buttocks due to sitting down for a prolonged period of time. Here are several ways you can improve your blood circulation:
- Massages
- Hydrotherapy
- Stretch, move about, or take a brisk walk
- Eat foods that improve the cardiovascular system and promote blood circulation like salmon or avocados
- Exfoliate the skin
3. Have a More Active Lifestyle
A sedentary lifestyle can increase the chances for the formation of cellulite; it limits blood circulation, increases fat deposits, and hardens the skin’s connective tissues. While exercise is very useful for preventing cellulite, you don’t necessarily have to pay a trip to the gym every day. Start by changing your habits and incorporating healthy activities into your daily routine:
- Develop healthy office routines, like getting up to stretch every so often or going for a brisk walk during break time.
- Start getting into activities to help you enjoy the outdoors like biking or hiking.
- Take up a new sport or hobby that gets your body moving like volleyball or dancing.
4. Build Muscle
Although many women might be hesitant to accumulating more muscle, having a toned, tighter body can help prevent the formation of cellulite. In some cases, living an active lifestyle, regular exercise and a healthy diet are not enough to prevent cellulite. Doing a little weight training with some light lifting can help build firmer muscles to replace unwanted fat. A firmer physique, especially in areas where cellulite commonly forms, is a great way to smoothen and tighten the ruffled, lumpy skin layers.
5. Eat Healthier
Obesity and being overweight can dramatically increase the amount of cellulite around your body. Along with living a more active lifestyle and weight training to develop muscles, eating healthier and making sure your body receives necessary nutrients is essential for preventing cellulite.
