Sunday, February 1, 2009

Cellulite Reduction Lies You Need to Know

By Tara L Riazanov

It is often surprising to see the amount of money people are willing to spend on a cellulite treatment. What is sad is that many people are choosing a product with hefty claims without understanding how cellulite forms. This leads to poor decisions regarding which product to buy.

This is why it is important to have some knowledge about the condition before you are misled by slick marketing campaigns. The first step is to debunk some myths about what cellulite is and what the best way is to get rid of it.

1. The 40's is Where Cellulite Begins

Age is a risk factor for developing the condition. However, it is no certainty. While the biggest age group that will develop the cellulite are in their 30's and 40's the condition can occur even in the teenage years.

2. Only Overweight People Have Cellulite

Overweight people are more likely to get cellulite because they have a higher level of fat content in their bodies. However, slender women are also affected by the condition. This is because all women have a higher fat content than men and this leads to a higher risk of cellulite forming.

3. Sodium is a Major Cause

A sensational myth is that the sodium found in soda pop leads to cellulite because it causes the fat cells in the body to became larger and harder. There is no evidence that this is true. But what soda pop does have is sugar which can cause people to put on more weight and fat.

4. The Problem Areas are Always the Thighs and Bum

The thighs and buttocks are the most common place for the condition but it can also occur elsewhere. This can include your arms, stomach, lower legs and neck. These other areas are more likely to develop cellulite when you are more overweight.

5. All You Need to Do is Change Your Diet and Exercise More

With being overweight the major risk factor for cellulite, eating a good diet and exercising more will make tremendous gains for you. But, as already mentioned, skinny women can still get cellulite. This demonstrates that you also need other treatments to help you in your battle against cellulite.

The best cellulite removal treatments to be used in combination with diet and exercise include such things as body wraps, lotions and creams, laser therapy, sound wave therapy and radio therapy. Most beauty therapists are very knowledgeable about these treatments with most day spas undertaking them. - 15266

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