How to reduce cellulite

Cellulite is one of the beauty issues that causes the most problems for women. In fact, it is estimated that around 90% of women have cellulite in some part of their bodies. Its high incidence makes it very common to find creams, treatments, and other remedies to combat it. But do you know if they really work? Keep reading to discover how you can effectively reduce cellulite.Why does cellulite occur?To combat orange peel skin and be able to get rid of it once and for all, the first thing is to know exactly why cellulite occurs. As we mentioned in this previous article, there are different habits that can cause cellulite: wearing very tight clothing, smoking, going through long periods of stress, etc.It's true: there are hundreds of things we do every day that can be affecting the appearance of our skin directly or indirectly. However, we must not forget that cellulite is basically fat accumulated in the outer layers of the skin. This means that both our eating habits and our level of physical activity have a strong impact on cellulite.Let's be realistic. You can apply various topical treatments a day or even invest in massages, but if you don't make fundamental changes in the way you eat or don't exercise more, it will be harder to eliminate orange peel skin. So, before you buy a new anti-cellulite treatment, analyze your behaviors and determine what might be causing your orange peel skin: do you exercise?, do you drink enough water?, do you drink too much alcohol?, do you consume a lot of fatty foods? How can you reduce cellulite?We don't want to discourage you, but there is no treatment that can completely eliminate cellulite on its own. However, there are a wide variety of options and remedies that, when combined, can significantly improve the appearance of the skin. Here are some measures that can reduce cellulite:Weight loss: excess weight makes the fat under the skin more visible. So, if you lose a few pounds and maintain a healthy weight, you can reduce orange peel skin.Exercise: physical activity helps you burn fat, but it also helps you develop your muscles. If you manage to replace the fat in your body with muscle mass, cellulite will be less noticeable.Caffeine treatments: creams, lotions, and scrubs that contain caffeine have been shown to be effective in reducing cellulite, as they dehydrate cells, making cellulite less visible.What changes should you make in your routine to combat cellulite?Reduce your salt intake.Quit smoking.Limit alcohol consumption.Drink at least two liters of natural water a day.Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes.Avoid wearing overly tight clothing.Try to maintain a healthy weight.Include fiber-rich foods in your diet.Reduce the intake of processed and fatty foods.Healthy recipes that may interest you:Chia bowl with fruitFrozen yogurt bars with fruit Warm lentil salad Toasted bread with avocado and esquites