Cellulite Skin Care Part III

Does your skin in the thighs, abdominal or buttocks area feels like an orange peel? Or maybe cottage cheese? Does it feel unusually rough and definitely a sight that should be kept fast? Are you just irritated because seemingly these rough surfaces are but an eye-sore and hinders you from wearing the revealing clothes that your heart desires?

Well, I have good and bad news for you. The bad news is you have cellulites and the good news is having some does not really spell end of the world for you.

First things first, cellulite is actually a misshapen set of fat cells that was built due to restrictive connective tissue. These misshapen fat cells have a tendency to create ripple-like appearance in the skin, especially in the upper arm, thighs, and abdominal area of women.

Removing your cellulites is not easy as what many advertisements project it to be. Before trying any regimen it is better to get to know the culprit first. First you have to understand that fat is an essential part of life so don’t detest it completely. Without fat your body would not function well since fats are the one supplying energy for your muscle to perform organ function. Without fats your body would eat itself.

Why women? Its all because of the hormones and the tight connective tissues that is even more a trigger factor for cellulites. It is actually okay to have 15-25% cellulites however those who are overweight and obese is even more to cellulite development.

Now how do you care for your cellulites? First, we have surgical procedures that could remove them. Also, it is advisable for you to eat well and exercise regularly in order to maintain a proper blood circulation.

And lastly some skin care products could actually do some magic, only you have to choose well which you think of their promises is scientifically sound. Accordingly, sunless tanning products can help diminish the contrasts of the skin’s dimples, but most creams and lotions can’t change cellulite under the skin.

Genetic predisposition, hormone levels, and physiological characteristics are said to control cellulite. Also the presence of cellulites does not automatically mean that you are obese or you are going to die.  

In few words, don’t obsess over the appearance, lack of energy could kill you and not cellulites.

Still On Cellulite…

Getting rid of those unattractive “cottage cheese thighs” may not be done overnight, but you sure can do something about it. In fact, you are not alone in this quest, as almost 90% of women around the world have problems with regard to cellulite.

The secret in order to get rid of cellulite is through proper skin care. This does not only mean applying those cellulite creams that are out in the market, but also watching your overall lifestyle. It is very important to have a diet filled with fruits and vegetables, and to have enough hydration for your cells. You also need to avoid too much processed foods, soda, and fatty foods. Smoking and excessive alcohol drinking can also contribute to the development of cellulite, so you need to drop those from your lifestyle.

As mentioned above, cellulite creams can also help you reduce cellulite. It is also a good idea to mix it with different home remedies for better results. Look for cellulite creams that do not leave residue and have no chemical odor. It also pays to take a look at the active ingredients. Choose something that contains substances like retinol, caffeine, L-carnitine, green tea extract, algae extract, shea butter, and horsetail extract, since these substances have already been proven to fight cellulite.

Other medical treatments that you may want to consider include SmartLipo, mesotherapy, Endermologie, and laser dermatology. However, these may be quite expensive, so why not settle for skin care techniques instead?

What To Do With Cellulite

Everyone wants healthy looking skin, and no one wants cellulite.  Often unhealthy looking skin and cellulite go hand in hand.  There are several skin care treatments that can make your skin look healthier and reduce your cellulite.  Dry brushing is one technique that not only improves the look and health of your skin, but can help detoxify your body.  Hydration is an important part of keeping skin healthy.  A healthy lifestyle including exercise can also improve the health of your skin and reduce cellulite.

 

Dry brushing is a technique that uses a long handled brush and involves brushing the skin while dry.  All brush strokes should be made towards the heart, which helps improve circulation.  Improved circulation prevents the build up up cellulite and can help reduce existing cellulite.  After dry brushing your entire body, the next step is to take a shower.  At the end of the shower, run the water as hot as you can stand it for a few seconds and then as cold as you can stand it.  Repeat this process two more times.  This also helps promote circulation, further battling cellulite, which leads to healthier looking skin.

 

Keeping skin hydrated will also help keep it looking fit and healthy.  Creams tend to be thicker than lotions and gels and have better hydrating properties.  Choosing creams with pure plant oils like almond, apricot, sesame, or cocoa butter helps skin retain moisture and elasticity, both of which are crucial for skin health.  Additional ingredients in creams that can help fight cellulite are algae, strawberry, and sweet clover.  Vigorous massage while applying the creams can help increase circulation and reduce cellulite, especially if the creams and massage are focused on trouble areas.

 

Living a healthy lifestyle, which includes a skin care regimen that increases circulation and hydration, can significantly improve the look of skin and reduce cellulite.  Exercise is one of the best ways to increase circulation and reduce cellulite deposits, which in turn makes skin look healthier.  Sitting for prolonged periods of time not only reduces overall circulation, but also severely reduces the circulation in the upper thighs.  This area tends to have the highest cellulite deposits and is also the part of the leg that comes into contact with the chair.

 

Dry brushing, hydration, and exercise are all excellent ways to care for your skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite. 

Anti Aging Essential Oils

Everyone wants to look young. To achieve that feat, we should understand the reasons why our skins eventually loosen as we age. The primary reason is no other than the presence of free radicals. These damage the skin cells.

That doesn’t pose too much of a problem when we are young because our damaged skin cells are easily replaced by new ones. However, as we age, that replacement is less frequent. Since we can’t change that, we need to find a way to get rid of the cause of damage, i.e., the free radicals.

One of the solutions is by applying essential oils. Oils like frankincense, lavender and rose oil are able to fight the free radicals. The good thing about essential oils is that they are none-invasive as they are merely applied on the skin. Applying a little over your skin regularly will not only prevent it from aging, it can also provide you with a soothing, relaxing feel.

Essential Oils For Combination Skin

Essential oils can be used to keep skin healthy and treat all the different skin types.  To treat combination skin and keep it healthy, it has to be treated like the two different types of skin it is.  Oily skin needs deep cleansing and to be toned using astringents.  Dry skin needs gentle cleansing and to be lubricated.  Both types of skin need to be moisturized.    Essential oils can be used to treat both types of skin and to keep skin in general healthy.

 

General Use of Essential Oils

 

While essential oils are excellent for keeping skin healthy, it must be diluted prior to use.  Using undiluted essential oil can harm your skin.  There are many ways to dilute essential oils, the way they will be used will determine the best dilution method.  Essential oils can be mixed with lotion, creams, or natural carrier oils like sesame,grape seed, or apricot oils; or put a few drops in a warm bath and soak for ten to fifteen minutes. 

 

No matter the skin type, the skin on your face needs to be moisturized.  For combination skin, use a light moisturizer with a couple drops of either geranium or lavender oil mixed in.  Remember, essential oils are highly concentrated, so not very much is going to be used.  It is probably best to mix and entire container with a few drops of the oil of your choice rather than trying to mix in the oils for each use.

 

Treating Oily Skin

 

An advantage to oily skin is that it ages more slowly than other skin types.  The temptation when dealing with oily skin is to use a harsh cleanser to strip away the oil and leave dry skin.  The cleansers that accomplish this tend to have alcohol or other chemicals that strip away too much oil.  The skin reacts to the removal of too much oil by making even more than it was making before.  So using harsh cleansers tends to end up making the problem worse than it was before the use of the harsh cleanser.  The key is to remove all the dirt and impurities and only the excess oil, this way the skin doesn’t go into overdrive making oil.  Also avoid products make your skin feel tight and dry.  The tightness in the skin keeps oil from flowing out of the skin, which causes blocked pores and breakouts.

 

The right approach to treating oily skin if to use a gentle cleanser frequently and a deep cleanser once a week.  Essential oils can bring balance to the skin by reducing the sebum production.  It is best to wash oily skin with hot water which helps prevent the pores from becoming clogged and  dissolves the excess oil.  Washing your face two or three times a day might be in order, but avoid washing too many times as this will strip away too much of the oil which will cause the skin to overproduce oil, making the problem worse than before.  It is possible to buy cleansers with essential oils already in them, or to add a drop of your own.  Once a week use a deep cleansing mud or clay mask with a drop of essential oil added if it does not already have it.  When washing your face, use the tips of your fingers and use and up and out motion.  The following essential oils are recommended for oily skin:

•  Bergamot

•  Frankincense

•  Geranium

•  Juniper

•  Lavender

•  Sage

 

Treating Dry Skin

 

It is best to cleanse dry skin with mineral water instead of tap water.  The deposits in tap water can dry the skin further.  Room temperature mineral water spritzed from a clean spray bottle is the best way to wet and rinse the dry skin areas of your face.  Dry skin requires very gentle cleansing, avoid using soap on dry skin, it removes the oil the skin needs along with the dirt it doesn’t.  Avoid cleansers that have a high alkaline content and strong commercial cleansers. 

 

Treating dry skin gently and with plenty of moisture will keep it healthy.  Add a drop of an essential oil that is recommended for dry skin to a cream cleanser and wash your face twice with it.  Rinse completely after the first washing then leave a light film after the second to keep the moisture locked into the skin.  After a shower, apply a light layer of baby oil to the skin to keep in the moisture gained.  Essential oils can be added to any skin care products in small amounts.  The following are essential oils that are recommended for dry skin:

•  Chamomile

•  Geranium

•  Lavender

•  Patchouli

•  Rose

•  Ylang-Ylang

Caring For Combination Skin

Combination skin is the most common yet the most complex type of skin. When you have combination skin, some areas of your face would appear shiny and might be a bit greasy while other areas would be dry, rough and dull. The shiny part would most often form a T-shape (often referred to as a T-Zone) involving your forehead, nose and chin. Your cheeks would most likely be dry and flaky.

Caring for combination skin requires a combination of steps for caring for an oily skin and steps for caring for dry skin. The products that you should use for the T-zone must be products that can either absorb oil or control it. For the dry area, on the other hand, you would need products that could restore moisture to it.

As much as possible steer clear of bar soaps as these could not only strip your skin of essential moisture but also clog your pores.  Wash your face, instead, with water-soluble skin cleansers. Use a moisturizer with anti-oxidant properties for the dry areas of your skin. Never go out without a sunscreen protection.

Last but not the least, drink a lot of mineral water and eat the right kind of food. Go for succulent fruits as they are good in hydrating your skin from within.

Caring For Oily Skin

Oily Skin, as opposed to dry skin, produces too much sebum. It usually has large pores, blemishes and acne. Oily skin is also prone to blackheads. The excessive production of sebum can be due to a host of different factors such as genetic predisposition, diet, changes in the hormone levels, and presence of  hot and humid weather.

Here are some ways on how you can take care of our oily skin:

(1) Essential Oils. Just because an oily skin has more than its needed supply of sebum doesn’t mean that using essential oils on it would be too much. Certain essential oils, on the contrary, can help your skin in balancing its oil content. This includes essential oils from Cedarwood, Lemon and Rosemary.

(2) Good ‘ol water and soap. Make sure that you use only gentle soap as the harsh ones can strip your skin of oils which can lead to reactive seborrhea. You can., however, use medicated soaps. As much as possible also, use mineral water instead of tap water and warm water (not boiling hot) over cold water.

(3) Make use of oil-free moisturizers. This makes it possible for your skin to be shine-free.

(4) If you want to go natural, you can try half teaspoon of lime and cucumber juice for your face.

(5) Eat a lot of green, leafy vegetables and fresh fruits. Eat also food rich in protein but limit your intake of sugar and salt. Reduce also the amount of fats that you take in.

One good thing about oily skin, however, is that it ages slowly than other skin types.

Taking Care of Dry Skin

As most people worry about oily skin, a few percentage actually dread dry skin. Dry skin happens when you have low level of sebum on your skin. It could also be the result of a genetic predisposition, serious skin complications brought about by diabetes, or an underactive thyroid. It can be quite sensitive and, at times, could even become chapped and cracked which, in turn, could become infected.

So how does one go about taking care of dry skin? Here are a few tips on what you can do:

1. Avoid the use of hot water as well as tap water. The minerals that can be found in tap water might be too heavy for your skin.

2. Regular massage your skin in order to stimulate production of oil.

3. It has often been said but rarely followed – use a moisturizer! Apply this, however, after bath, and use only the right amount. Don’t overdo it!

4. Use products that have neutral pH. Stay away from the alkalinic ones.

5. Do not wipe your face dry. Just pat it. Wiping can damage your skin cells as well as cause infection.

6. Drink lots of water, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get enough sleep. Rehydrating from within does a lot not only to your skin but to your whole body as well.

7. When going out, make sure that you wear sunscreen. Remember, dry skin is more sensitive than oily skin.

One fun way of taking care of your skin involves chocolates. Yes, rich, dark chocolate that have lots of flavanol. They help in blood circulation and is a good source of anti-oxidants.

It is very easy to just shrug off dry skin. Little do people know that, if left untreated, they can lead to psoriasis and eczema.

Essential Oils For Smoother Skin

The skin, being the largest organ of our body, is sometimes prone to being just set aside and not really taken cared of until a zit breaks out, or dry skins slough off, or cellulite start to form.

One way by which you can take care of your skin is by using Essential Oils. How do you go about this?

First thing’s first. Do not attempt to apply essential oils directly to your skin most especially if you have an open wound. This could lead to infection. The proper way to do this is to use a carrier oil like Jojoba oil or almond oil. You could also go for fragrance oils as well as lanolin-free creams and lotions where you could put a drop or two of your essential oil.

Now, which essential oil to use. If you are trying to ward off cellulite, then a lemon essential oils is what you should use. Patchoulis, on the other hand, can be used to even out scars. If you are suffering from Acne, you could use, lavender or Tea Tree Oil as well as Cajeput. You can put a few drops of these essential oils in rose water to serve as a skin toner.

If you are the type of person who has combination skin (certain areas are oily while some are dry), the best way to even out skin condition is to apply essential oils of chamomile, lavender or ylang-ylang.

Suffering from stretch marks? Add one or two drops of Neroli or Lavender oil to a carrier oil and massage the affected area. Keep in mind, however, that rarely do stretch marks completely disappear. They can only become relatively unnoticeable.

A few drops of essential oils from Cypress or Myrrh to your bath can help ease up varicose veins. You can also mix this with a carrier oil and use to massage affected area. The latter is particularly advisable for spider veins.

Essential oils can also help you “erase” wrinkles. Just add about 10 drops of Neroli oil or Frankincense oil to your bath and soak in it. Alternatively, you could also add a few drops to a carrier oil or skin lotion and then use it for massaging affected areas.

These are just some of the ways by which you can use essential oil to achieve a healthy and glowing skin. Keep in mind, however, that prevention is always better than cure. Eating right and having plenty of sunshine and exercise can help keep your skin in healthy condition.

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