With bikini and shorts season in full swing, tackling dimpley looking skin on problem areas is generally top of the list. Combine our , a firming and skin smoothing gel containing caffeine, cellulites number 1 enemy, with these top 5 cellulite busting tips, to help you feel more confident about your body and skin.
A key active ingredient to combat cellulite, by helping tighten skin by drawing out excess moisture and rich in antioxidants, look out for this ingredient in firming lotions or make your own at-home coffee scrub. Try grounding 1/2 of a cup of coffee beans and mix in ¼ cup of coconut oil for a great exfoliating scrub.
2. DRY BODY BRUSHING
Helping stimulate blood circulation, this is a must for helping reduce the look of ‘lumpy’ skin. Use a brush with short, firm, tightly packed bristles just before the shower on dry skin daily for an invigorating scrub to slough away dead skin cells.
3. DRINK WATER
Staying hydrated improves the texture of your skin and helps flush out toxins, helping to reduce appearance of . Aim for 2 litres a day. Tip: Keep a large 1.5l bottle at your desk and aim to have drunk at least half by midday – set a goal for this.
4. CELLULITE COMBATING FOODS
Essential fatty acids found in the likes of walnuts and salmon help attract water to dehydrated cells and connective tissue to maintain cell hydration which can help keep cellulite at bay.
5. SQUATS & SIDE LIFTS
Tone up the glutes and thighs by doing jump squats then lifting and kicking out your leg to the side daily(alternate between the legs) to help firm skin.
6. SELF TAN
Applying a bit of bronzed colour to problem areas can help mask the appearance of orange peel skin. 365 gives a perfect natural tan to the skin!