Orange peel skin is a known problem that affects many women: it is estimated that 1 in 10 suffers from cellulite.
Luckily, however, there are many effective remedies to combat it, many of which are natural and all organic.
Today we are going to talk about caffeine: contained mainly in coffee, this substance proves to be a powerful ally against water retention. Let's see why and how to use it!
Caffeine effective against cellulite
First of all, let's understand how caffeine affects cellulite.
Caffeine is a substance that influences some key biochemical processes in our cellular metabolism.
In addition to the well-known exciting effects it causes on the nervous system, not everyone knows that if applied to the skin it stimulates the lipolysis, that is, the breaking of the subcutaneous fat molecules responsible for the edema typical of cellulite.
In particular, it promotes the demobilization of fat deposits and prevents the formation of new ones, as well as draining stagnant liquids between one pad and another: just what we need to get rid of cellulite.
Coffee is also rich in natural antioxidants that protect the skin from damage caused by exposure to sun rays, helping it to maintain tone and elasticity.
To sum up, here are the benefits of caffeine against cellulite:
- Promotes lipolysis
- Stimulates metabolism
- Firms and tones the skin
- Expels excess fluids
- Removes dead cells
Reduce Cellulite with Caffeine Creams
Given its effectiveness, caffeine is often the main ingredient in the formulation of best anti-cellulite creams and gels. We find her as the protagonist in the CellKO gel, one of the most popular products in the fight against orange peel skin.
This is a rapidly absorbed cosmetic gel with a new formulation, which combines the most effective active ingredients to work synergistically against the causes of cellulite: poor circulation and fluid retention.
Caffeine extract plays a powerful fluid drainage in excess, while the extracts of hesperidin, escin and diosmin help reduce capillary fragility, thus reactivating the microcirculation. Therefore, it is also designed for those who, in addition to reducing orange peel skin, are looking for a product that helps with fragile capillaries and varicose veins.
Its iodine-free formulation makes it a gel that can also be used by those who suffer from thyroid problems.
How to apply it
It is recommended to apply CellKO gel 2 times a day, preferably before and after physical activity.
Apply on legs, thighs and buttocks with rotating movements for an anti-cellulite self-massage, so as to stimulate circulation and allow the product to be absorbed deeply.
Contraindications
While excessive oral caffeine consumption is inadvisable due to its side effects, topical use of a caffeine-containing cream does not pose any risk.
Coffee anti-cellulite scrub
In addition to applying specific anti-cellulite creams, you can make simple and natural compresses at home using coffee, for example a scrub to purify the skin and eliminate dead cells.
One of the advantages of this ingredient is its easy availability, but be careful: many online recipes require the use of coffee grounds, but it is not an effective move, since ground coffee releases most of its caffeine content during extraction with the moka pot.
To make the most of the anti-cellulite effect of caffeine and block its dispersion, therefore, it is much better to use some fresh ground coffee.
Here you find a simple recipe for one anti-cellulite scrub with caffeine:
- Mix 2 tablespoons of coffee powder with 2 tablespoons of raw cane sugar and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil (or your favorite oil)
- Take a small amount of product and apply to the critical areas (legs, buttocks, stomach, hips) with a series of circular movements.
- Cover with cling film and wait 20 minutes for it to take effect, then rinse.
Is coffee good or bad for cellulite?
Several studies have shown that drinking coffee has a stimulating effect on the basal metabolism, speeding up the processes of absorption of nutrients, and we all know that a fast metabolism means faster weight loss, right?
Yes and no.
Yes in the sense that it actually was demonstrated that the intake of 500 mg of caffeine (5-6 cups of coffee) allows you to consume between 100 and 500 kcal more per day (depending on the subject), but be careful of the side effects: excessive coffee consumption It puts the body on alert and facilitates the onset of water retention, cause of cellulite.
In fact, the increased gastric secretion that caffeine produces can cause acidosis, a state of imbalance in the body that in turn can lead to tiredness, inflammatory states in the tissues and an increase in toxins and free radicals.
All this translates into fluid retention and therefore cellulite. Even the excessive production of cortisol caused by the stimulating effect of coffee leads to the same results.
This applies to oral, not topical, caffeine intake: therefore green light for creams and gels containing this substance, but be careful not to consume too much coffee per day if you don't want to make the problem worse.
If you really can't give up coffee, limit yourself to drinking it. 2-3 cups a day.
What to drink to eliminate cellulite
We now know that good hydration (1.5-2 litres per day) is essential to eliminate cellulite. But what to drink? Water, herbal teas, tea, fruit juices (no added sugars), infusions, in short, everything that quenches our thirst and whose pleasant taste helps us drink more.
Avoid carbonated and sugary drinks, and as we said, try to consume coffee in moderation.
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