Skin Care Solutions for Cellulite

Condition overview

• Affects 90% of adult women.
• Weight gain can attribute to cellulite, but it affects even thin women.
• Caused by fluid retention and fat deposits in the connective tissue that’s weakened by fluctuating hormone levels.
• This results in a dimpled-like appearance that usually appears in the hips, thighs and butt.
• Occurs more in women as a female’s connective tissue is less flexible
• Can be diminished in appearance with the continual use of a cellulite-targeted product like the Weleda Birch Cellulite Oil that’s been clinically proven to firm skin.

Key ingredient to look for

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  Birch

  Known for its purifying and detoxifying effects and encourages the excretion of fluids and stimulates skin’s metabolism.

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  Green Tea

  Breaks down fat cells with extremely high levels of caffeine.

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  Witch Hazel

  Restores circulation while improving skin tone.

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  Juniper

  A natural diuretic, juniper detoxifies skin and helps remove excess water.

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  Cypress

  Helps eliminate toxins and improves circulation.

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  Ruscus (Butcher’s Broom)

  Tightens blood vessels, improves vein tone and reduces swelling with decongestant and astringent properties.

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  Seaweed

  Helps increase skin’s elasticity and aids in the absorption of water with vitamins, amino acids and other compounds.

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  Ivy

  Balances fluid concentration in tissue cells by reducing water levels.

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  Rosemary

  Relaxes muscle tissue while increasing blood circulation.

Alternative recommendations

• Weight training firms the muscle underneath the fat levels to help reduce the appearance of cellulite.
• Cardio exercise, like running, biking or swimming, burns calories to reduce the size of fat cells resulting in the reduction of cellulite.
• When dehydrated, your body stores extra water, which results in higher levels of cellulite.
• Although not proven, many believe a healthy diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains and low in processed and fatty foods can reduce the appearance of cellulite.
• In addition to targeted body treatments, it is essential to exercise, drink plenty of water and eat a healthy diet when trying to reduce cellulite.