Cellulite is the common problem among women. According to statistics 85% women are affected by this skin condition. Cellulite can affect any size, shape of women. This skin condition is more common in thighs but other body parts such as buttock, stomach and legs can also be affected by it. In this article we will explore some easy way to reduce cellulite effects on legs.
What is cellulite and how it affects human body?
Cellulite is basically collection of free floating fat cells. This collection of free floating fat cells located beneath skin. This condition gives your skin a peculiar appearance like cottage cheese or dimpled surface of an orange.
There is no specific cause of cellulite but according to some experts genetics, hormones and unhealthy lifestyles are main contributors of this unwanted beauty spoiling condition.
If you have cellulite and you want to get rid of this situation then it is important to take measure as soon as possible because this skin condition becomes worse with passage. If you want to manage cellulite but can’t afford expensive surgery then the following home remedies will slow down the cellulite development process.
Dry Brushing
Dry brushing is one of the effective and simplest methods of getting rid of cellulite on your legs. This method is not verified by scientific evidence although many cellulite affected found it useful.
The process of dry brushing is very helpful; it improves blood circulation. Improved blood flow gives your skin a healthy look and reduces the appearance of cellulite.
Tomatoes and Its Paste
Tomatoes carry many high benefits as it comes with high lycopene. Lycopene is best for breaking down collagen in the skin which is the main cause of cellulite formation. You can use tomato paste as it is also rich in lycopene.
Coffee Grounds
Coarse coffee ground is another home remedies for removing dead skin cells and regenerate health and new skin cells. Coffee drink is another way to increase to enhance blood circulation to reduce cellulite effects.
Procedure:
Use the mixture of ¼ cup of coffee grounds plus 3 tablespoons of sugar and 2 table spoons of melted coconut oil. Take a small amount of this paste and massage the cellulite affected area several minutes with pressure. After this treatment wash the area with lukewarm water. For getting optimum benefits from this process apply it 3 to 4 times a week.
Drink Plenty of Water
Water is important for all human body cell performance; digestion, skin looks and texture all are affected by water. Full hydration can smooth your skin surface. Besides water it is also important to consume foods that carry higher water content such as watermelon, leafy green, cucumbers etc. These high water content foods are also low in calories support weight loss and resulting in fat control, as floating fat cells is the main cause of the cellulite.
Ginkgo Biloba
This useful plant belonged to Ginkgoaceae family. The leaf extracts of this plant consists of the following elements;
- Flavonoids (quercetin, campherol epicathecol derivates, etc.)
- Biflavones(ginkgetin)
- And terpenes (ginkgolide B)
- Among others
This plant is being used for treatment of cellulite because of its several effects on peripheral circulation system for example reducing blood viscosity. The terpenes (ginkgolide B) element of this plant improves microcirculation with help of following actions;
- Increment red blood cell deformability
- Diminish vascular permeability
- And improve vascular wall tonus
So because of these attributes it is very beneficial for treatment of cellulite.
Butcher’s broom
It is an effective venous vasoconstrictor comes with potential of reducing edema. It consists of the following main ingredients;
- Saponins
- Ruscogenin
- And neororuscogenina
It reduces vascular permeability and ensures smooth muscle of veins. It can also be used for reducing cellulite effects.