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Understanding Cellulite

Understanding Cellulite Posted on Health and Fitness What is Cellulite? Cellulite is a common yet often misunderstood condition that primarily affects women. It manifests as dimpled, lumpy skin on areas like the thighs, buttocks, and abdomen. Although it’s a natural phenomenon, the appearance of cellulite can be a source of concern for many people. How is Cellulite Formed? Cellulite forms when fat deposits push through the connective tissue beneath the skin; think of a squish toy covered in the net. If the toy gets squished, it pushes through the net in the form of little lumps. These little lumps are seen as cellulite through the skin. Several factors contribute to its development: Genetics: Your genes can determine how your body stores fat and how susceptible you are to cellulite. Hormones: Hormonal changes, particularly in estrogen levels, play a crucial role in cellulite formation. Estrogen can influence fat distribution, blood circulation, and the skin’s structural integrity. Lifestyle Factors: Poor diet, lack of physical activity, dehydration, and smoking can exacerbate cellulite. These factors affect the skin’s health, circulation, and fat storage. Age: As you age, your skin loses elasticity and becomes thinner, making cellulite more noticeable. Weight Changes: Significant fluctuations in weight can stretch and weaken the connective tissue, making cellulite more visible. Effective Treatments for Cellulite Please note while there is no permanent cure for cellulite, several treatments can help reduce its appearance: Topical Treatments: Creams and lotions containing caffeine, retinol, and other active ingredients can temporarily tighten the skin and improve its texture. However, these effects are often short-lived if not used continuously and in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle. We love Environs Contouring cream: This lightweight and quick absorbing contouring cream, when gently massaged into the skin, assists in visibly improving the appearance of dimpled, unevenly textured and lax skin, targeting areas such as the jawline, upper arms, abdomen, buttocks, thighs and knees. It also assists to protect the skin from free-radical damage. The skin looks and feels more hydrated, silky and nourished. Massage Therapy: Techniques like lymphatic drainage massage and dry brushing can improve circulation and reduce fluid retention, making cellulite less noticeable. Diet and Exercise: Maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise routine can help reduce body fat and improve muscle tone, which may minimise the appearance of cellulite. Exercise like massage also improves circulation. Laser and Radiofrequency Treatments: These non-invasive procedures use energy to heat the skin, stimulate collagen production, and break down fat cells. They can provide longer-lasting results compared to topical treatments. Subcision: A minor surgical procedure that involves inserting a needle under the skin to break up the fibrous bands causing the dimpled appearance. This treatment can offer significant improvements, but it’s more invasive. Acoustic Wave Therapy: This method uses sound waves to break up the fibrous bands and stimulate collagen production, improving skin texture and elasticity. Conclusion Cellulite is a natural part of the human body, and while it cannot be eliminated, various treatments can help reduce its appearance. Embracing a healthy lifestyle and considering professional treatments can lead to noticeable improvements. Remember, beauty is diverse, and cellulite is just one of the many aspects that make us unique. I hope you find this article helpful! If you have any other questions or need more information, feel free to ask. Suggested Articles You May Also Like Processed vs Ultra Processed Foods Processed vs Ultra Processed Foods • December 30, 2024 • No Comments Processed vs Ultra Processed Foods Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated Understanding the categories of processed … Wise Words Wise Words • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Wise Words Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated Suggested Articles You May Also Like Processed vs … Charlie’s Favorite Things Charlie’s Favorite Things • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Charlie’s Favorite Things Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated This month, I have three delightful things … Book Review: Spare By Prince Harry Book Review: Spare By Prince Harry • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Book Review: Spare By Prince Harry Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated “Spare” is the memoir … 1 2 Next »

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Part 2: Pigmentation

Part 2: Pigmentation Posted on Fashion and Image In our previous article on pigmentation, we discussed what pigmentation is and the different causes of pigmentation. If you have pigmentation and have already identified the type of pigmentation it is, all you’re probably thinking is … tell me how to get rid of it. I wish I could sit here and tell you there is one magic potion that will help; put it on, go to sleep, and you wake up spot-free tomorrow morning. On the contrary, treating pigmentation requires patience and diligence. If you are still unsure what type of pigmentation you have, consult your skincare therapist to assist you with determining the type of pigmentation and the best possible treatment that would best suit your lifestyle and your pocket. It would be a good start if not on professional products or a good home care routine. Ask your skin professional for products containing vitamin C (good for lightening and brightening and a good antioxidant), low levels of vitamin A, Niacinamide, etc. Introduce low levels of acids such as glycolic and lactic acid to help with exfoliation and, thus, cell turnover. The most important thing is a good broad-spectrum SPF; by using it religiously, you can already reduce pigmentation, especially post-inflammatory pigmentation, and prevent pigmentation from getting worse. You have to get your skin to perform optimally before progressing to any intensive treatments and or products, if your barrier is not healthy you could do more harm than good. Another vital ingredient to have in your products for daily use is a tyrosinase inhibitor such as kojic acid, ascorbic acid, resorcinol, or thiamidol. Many skincare ranges have their own patented tyrosinase inhibitors, which can be new ingredients or a combination of a few. A tyrosinase inhibitor is key to this journey as it basically prevents your skin/melanocytes from making any pigment/melanin. And as always, Mother Nature doesn’t disappoint. Use unsaturated fatty acids found in natural oils such as avocado oil, argan oil, grapeseed oil or evening primrose oil; there are loads more, but remember to see better results by combining these natural oils with at least a medium-strength tyrosinase inhibitor. Now that you’re doing all you can at home start with a series of advanced aesthetic treatments such as chemical peels, microneedling or laser. At the same time, you are on the tyrosinase inhibitor to help resurface and produce new cells. Remember to adhere to strict aftercare and homecare when undergoing these advanced treatments; remember the aim is a healthy barrier and glowing skin ???? Suggested Articles You May Also Like Wise Words Wise Words • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Wise Words Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated Suggested Articles You May Also Like Processed vs … Charlie’s Favorite Things Charlie’s Favorite Things • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Charlie’s Favorite Things Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated This month, I have three delightful things … Book Review: Spare By Prince Harry Book Review: Spare By Prince Harry • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Book Review: Spare By Prince Harry Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated “Spare” is the memoir … Navigating Loss Navigating Loss • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Navigating Loss Posted on Curated, Guest Contributions My father was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate … 1 2 Next »

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Style by Nadia

Style by Nadia Posted on Fashion and Image One of my favourite styling tricks for a quick, stylish outfit. Have you ever heard of “Sandwich dressing”??Let me explain. It’s basically a styling formula that involves starting with two pieces of clothing in the same colour (your “bread”) and adding a piece in a different colour in between (the “meat”).(See photo 1 for an example.) By now, you probably think I sound like a highly educated fashion stylist or something with this terminology!!I’ll be honest. In actual fact, it’s a term I only recently discovered on Instagram and realised it’s something I’ve been doing all along while dressing myself all these years Let’s come back…so it’s basically repeating a colour in an outfit. You can also use your earrings, lipstick, or anything in the top half to repeat the colour of your shoes to round off the outfit. (See photo 2) This is just a brief explanation…but you can later on play around with the same principle and use it not only with colour but also with texture ,fabrics, prints, proportions, etc. Try it with what you already have in your closet. If you have a favourite pair of jeans, match them with light blue statement earrings that are almost the same shade or a scarf. This is just a nice way to pull an outfit together and make it aesthetically pleasing. Hope you have fun!! Suggested Articles You May Also Like Charlie’s Favorite Things Charlie’s Favorite Things • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Charlie’s Favorite Things Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated This month, I have three delightful things … Wise Words Wise Words • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Wise Words Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated Suggested Articles You May Also Like Processed vs … Book Review: Spare By Prince Harry Book Review: Spare By Prince Harry • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Book Review: Spare By Prince Harry Posted on Charlene Hartung, Curated “Spare” is the memoir … Navigating Loss Navigating Loss • November 5, 2024 • No Comments Navigating Loss Posted on Curated, Guest Contributions My father was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate … 1 2 3 4 Next »

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