When you see female celebrities, what do you see? Most likely, you put them up on some pedestal and think about their designer gowns, thick luxurious hair, flawlessly made-up-faces and perfectly coiled strands of hair. Take away the glamorous gowns, the spray tans and professional photographers, however and the truth will be revealed! Those beautiful women gracing our TV screens, magazines and even runways struggle with the same problem that faces most women, cellulite!
Take Mischa Barton for example. Mischa best-known for her role on the OC, may be one of the skinniest celebrities in Hollywood, but she also has some of the most extensive cellulite, going from the top of her hip to mid-thigh. So how do Mischa and other celebrities cope with their celebrity cellulite issues? There are actually various methods used for hiding, covering and even celebrating cellulite.
Although most celebrities have cellulite, many choose to cover it up in order to keep up the “right image.” The simplest way to disguise cellulite is under clothing. Young stars like Hayden Panettiere, Christina Aguilera and even Mischa Barton have been known to hide their cellulite by making smart clothing choices. Wearing leggings and tights, jeans, and long-flowing dresses are great for casual walks around the town or running errands while disguising cellulite.
Cellulite creams and gels often work by stimulating blood vessels and adding hydration and stimulating collagen production. When celebrities have just a few hours to get red carpet ready before an awards show or other prestigious event, however, body makeup is the key. These products are available in multiple skin tones and can disguise cellulites, stretch marks and other imperfections while leaving the skin smooth and silky looking. Celebrities who may have possibly used such cellulite treatments or who could benefit from this type of treatment include Beyonce and Britney Spears.
The appearance of cellulite can also be reduced by regular exercise as exercise tones the skin and firms up the body, to make cellulite less visible. Celebrities who are known for exercising a lot and who have also been spotted in public with visible cellulite including Teri Hatcher, Cameron Diaz and Sienna Miller. A diet free of processed foods, sugar, soda, white bread and white pasta is also recommended.
One Hollywood celebrity that the world was shocked to find out had cellulite was reality TV star, Kim Kardashian. The curvy beauty may be one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood but she also has cellulite on her butt and thighs. To deal with her cellulite, Kim decided to turn to a cellulite removal treatment. Kim choose to go with a non-surgical cellulite massage treatment called VelaShape. The device is placed over the area of the body that features cellulite and delivers a soothing massage – increasing blood circulation to the are and resulting in toning, firming and a reduction in cellulite after just a few treatments. Although Kim choose a nonsurgical option, a number of celebrities have had liposuction to treat their cellulite, most notably, Oscar winner Sandra Bullock admits to keeping cellulite at bay with the invasive treatment.
Some celebrities, however, have no problem with showing off their cellulite. Take supermodel Cindy Crawford for example. The stunning beauty has said she feels no need to cover-up her cellulite before putting on a skimpy bikini. So, its up to you to decide how you want to show off your cellulite or get rid of it altogether, at least you know you are not the only one by far and in some pretty good company.
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For those of us with cellulite, battling the problem seems to be never ending and often times fraught with high expenses and poor results. If you are looking for a simple cellulite treatment option that is very budget friendly and works overtime then you will most definitely want to give one of these body wrap recipes a try. Body wraps are designed to remove excess and unwanted waste in the body’s tissue while tightening and toning the skin. The Body Wrap process is capable of removing up to 20 inches from the entire body in addition to reducing the appearance of cellulite. With continuous use provide excellent results.
Below are several body wrap recipes you can make yourself and try at home:
Herbal Body Wraps
*2 cups of clay according to your skin type Bentonite for oily skin, Pink Kaolin for sensitive or dry skin, Yellow Kaolin for normal skin
*1 cup of Epsom salts
*1 cup of powdered herbs (or powder your own in the food processor) Good choices are; Chamomile, Lavender, Calendula, Ginger or a combination
Mix ingredients into a paste and apply them to your stomach, thighs, buttocks, legs, arms, etc. Wrap body in saran wrap or body wrap strips such as long ace bandages or thin strips of material. Make sure wrapping is tight but not overly tight. Keep on for 20-30 minutes and wash off.
Sea Weed Body Wraps
*2 cups of clay according to your skin type Bentonite for oily skin, Pink Kaolin for sensitive or dry skin, Yellow Kaolin for normal skin
*1 cup of sea salt
*1 cup of powdered sea vegetables Good choices are; Kelp or Dulse
Mix ingredients into a paste and apply them to your stomach, thighs, buttocks, legs, arms, etc. Wrap body in long seaweed strips, saran wrap or body wrap strips such as long ace bandages or thin material. Make sure wrapping is tight but not overly tight. Keep on for 20-30 minutes and wash off.
Basic Slimming Clay Wrap
*1 cup bentonite or green clay
*1/4 cup sea salt
*2 tbs. olive oil
*2 cups spring water
Make sea water by dissolving your sea salt in the 2 cups of spring (or filtered) water. Add clay to make a paste. Add olive oil. Additional water may be added to get the paste at the proper consistency for spreading on your skin.
Turn this into an herbal clay wrap by adding any essential oils you may already have by the drop to give your mix a pleasant fragrance. Suggested essential natural oils to add to wrap recipes are tangerine, ylang ylang, lavender, petite grain, and rosewood to aid relaxation and reduce stress.
Cellulite Coffee Treatment Body Wrap
1 Cup of warm freshly brewed coffee grounds
1 Egg white
1 Tablespoon of olive oil or emu oil
Mix ingredients into a paste and apply them to your stomach, thighs, buttocks, legs, arms, etc. Wrap body in saran wrap or body wrap strips such as long ace bandages or thin strips of material. Make sure wrapping is tight but not overly tight. Keep on for 20-30 minutes, massage skin and wash off.
Basic Mineral Wrap
1 cup epsom salts
1 cup sea salt
1 cup baking soda
optional –few drops of essential oil such as lavender
optional –2 TBS oil
Combine the above ingredients and dissolve into basin of very warm water. Soak your wrapping strips in this solution. Use a wash cloth and wet your skin with solution then begin wrapping with the damp squeezed out strips.
Cover with a robe or sweat suit and walk about. Keep moving for at least 30 minutes. Shower afterward with lukewarm water.
Cellulite Body Scrubs
One quarter cup warm used coffee grounds
1 tablespoon olive oil
Mix ingredients to form a paste and using your hands or a loofah mitt massage onto cellulite area then rinse. Repeat a couple of times a week
Additional Tips:
- Drink plenty of water before and after the wrap. At least 2 glasses before, and then as much as you can after.
- Make sure you take a nice, hot shower to open up your pores before the wrapping begins.
- Following your body wrap, avoid consuming caffeine, fatty foods, sugar, soda, alcohol, and anything else that is unnatural or processed.
If you are looking for a simple at home body wrap with premade solutions and materials included then you might want to give the Simply Slender Sea Mud Slimming Body Wrap Kit
They have received some fantastic reviews and you can use the materials over and over again with the body wrap solution provided or your own recipes.
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As more and more people try to battle with their ever increasing size they are looking at alternatives ways to lose the weight and keep it off. Although the best way to deal with being overweight is to exercise and eat healthily for some people this isn’t possible and surgery is the only alternative. Liposuction has become very popular and is a simple procedure to have done; it can help with many problem areas and can help boost your self confidence.
Some fatty areas simply won’t shift and now that liposuction has become affordable and easy to have done more people are choosing it over difficult diets. By having the fat removed from the problem areas you will feel better about your body as the procedure will improve the look and feel of your body. Although liposuction is done often you need to remember that it is still a surgery procedure and you will need to find out the side effects and dangers that can happen with the procedure. Researching the different types of cellulite surgery procedures and all of the information will ensure you have a very open mind before considering the operation.
Liposuction has come such a long way since it was first used in 1979; the doctors have discovered there are many ways that you can have this procedure. If properly done the doctors will simply shrink your skin which will give you an entirely different shape. Although many people think this surgery will work for them it is more suited to slightly overweight people who need pockets of ft removed. Larger people will be better having alternative surgeries to help them with their problem. Most liposuction procedures are done as outpatient surgeries, unless it is a larger fat reduction procedure and then you will be required to stay in the hospital.
The doctors will mark out the areas on your body which will be having the liposuction and a solution is infused into these areas. A stainless steel surgical tube is then inserted into the skin through a small incision; the fat is then literally sucked from your body. A doctor can perform this on several different areas of your body in one day to avoid you having to return on a second occasion. The recovery after liposuction can be painful and you may experience bruising and swelling. As well as other mild side effects such as temporary numbness and nausea, these are all normal and after time they will all pass.
You should select your doctor very carefully as there are some very good surgeons as well as some very bad ones. You should ask for references and if possible have been referred by a friend or family member. You want to ensure that your surgeon is fully qualified and competent to carry out the procedure on you. Liposuction is classed as a purely cosmetic procedure and therefore it is not covered by any health insurance. You will need to ask for a price when you have an initial consultation as all prices vary depending on the work. If you really want the procedure and you know it will make you happier and more confident then it will be money well spent.
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