It’s a problem most women face: cellulite! Sadly, it is much more common in women than in men because of differences in the way fat, muscle, and connective tissue are distributed in men’s and women’s skin. But not all cellulite is created equal. Who knew? Turns out there are 4 basic types – and most of us have one of them.
TYPE 1: Loose Skin Cellulite
With age, as collagen and elastin fibers in the tissues weaken, there is increased sliding of the skin over the muscles and tissues, causing dimpling in the skin surface. While looking in a mirror, take two fingers and pinch the skin underneath your eye or on the top of your hand. When you release it, if the skin is sluggish to snap back, that’s a sign you probably have loose skin cellulite.
How to tackle it: Look for lotions that have 3 main ingredients that help firm the skin: red algae, peptides and vitamin A. They can help bring back some of the elasticity that you may have lost over time. Apply the lotion twice per day, and be sure to apply a dime-sized amount per area, and massage in thoroughly.
TYPE 2: Poor Circulation Cellulite
This is when the fat beneath the skin is pushed against the surrounding connective tissue, and the excess fat amassed is the superficial layer of tissue bulges between bands of connective tissue. Two clues that signal you might have it are cold hands and feet, and sparse hair on your legs.
How to tackle it: Experts suggests using a dry brush to scrub the area in a circular motion for about 10 minutes on each leg. Doing this every day will wear down the fibres that are buckling and will smooth them out.
TYPE 3: Lack of Exercise Cellulite
Skipping your workouts can cause an increase in fatty tissue, making cellulite more noticeable. This is very common in people who have had recent weight gain or weight loss.
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