Cellulite or no cellulite, your body is beautiful. Cellulite should never be a reason for not whacking on a pair of trusty short-shorts as and when you please. But if it bothers you, there are a few things you can do at home to reduce it.
Firstly, what is it? Basically, it's fat beneath the skin's surface that can pucker the skin and appear lumpy. If this puckered appearance does bother you, there are steps you can take to decrease cellulite, all from the comfort of your own bathroom. Andrea Pfeffer, founder of Pfeffer Sal, London's cult facial salon that specialises in taking proper TLC of skin spoke to us about how to realistically tackle those areas.
"At Pfeffer Sal we focus on skin health inside and out and although we focus on the face, the same rules apply for your toosh!" Andrea is a firm believer in non-invasive treatments that slowly and steadily win the race. "I know it can be tempting to just embark on invasive body treatments but I really believe you can fix most of your skin concerns with adjustments to your daily routine," she added. "In the case of cellulite in particular, I recommend building muscle and increasing the right nutrients to combat it."
Here's Andrea's guide to reducing the appearance of cellulite...
Strength Training
"Strength training and bodyweight training are absolutely key. Especially as you get older not only does building muscle mass prevent and decrease the appearance of cellulite, it stimulates the human growth hormone which keeps you young. It is quite literally the biggest anti ageing secret!"
Try having a dumbbell in your bathroom and practicing some of these easy moves as part of your morning-routine.
Squats
"If you are unable to get to the gym try to do at least 60 squats every day. Do a few sets while brushing your teeth in the morning. You want to focus on increasing muscle mass not fat loss."
Hydration
"Water. Aim for 2-3 litres a day." Start by filling a water bottle and popping it into the fridge the night before. Keep sipping as you make your way through your pre-work routine, then keep it nearby on your desk all day.
Moisturising
"I always like to follow with a magnesium spray (your legs will thank you after that strength training) and an indulgent body cream (you deserve it after all those squats) such as the Argentum La Lotion Infinite Body Cream. I am not a big believer in cellulite creams."
Nutrition
"The biggest cause of cellulite is due to the loss of connective tissue (collagen) so to combat this with your diet, up your intake of good oils such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as lean meats which are high in protein. Also, vitamin C needs to become your best friend so try to increase your update of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables."
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