While fibrous cellulite is notoriously difficult to treat, adipose cellulite is just as much of a challenge! It tends to settle mainly on the stomach, thighs and buttocks, leaving the skin with a soft, dimpled appearance. The key to getting rid of it? Targeting fat.
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Where does adipose cellulite come from?
Adipose cellulite primarily affects women who are carrying a few extra pounds. When we consume more fat than we burn on a daily basis, our fat cells expand to store the excess. At the same time, they impair the circulation of toxins, triggering inflammation. The result? Orange-peel skin appears!
Adipose cellulite is directly linked to the presence of adipocytes. These cells are specifically responsible for storing fat, and they increase in volume when the diet is too high in sugar and/or fat.
Adipose cellulite is soft and painless, and is found mainly on the stomach, the thighs and the buttocks. This type of cellulite can disappear relatively easily with a balanced diet and regular physical activity.
How to recognise adipose cellulite?
Adipose cellulite is easy to identify. A simple self-check is all it takes. Touch your skin and feel whether it is rather soft. When you pinch the skin between your fingers, no pain should be felt. Once released, the fatty deposits remain visually apparent.
What causes adipose cellulite?
Adipose cellulite is caused by an unbalanced diet that is too high in fat (fatty foods). Each time we eat calorie-dense, lipid-rich meals, the body stores the fat in reserve cells, increasing the volume of the hypodermis and distorting the skin’s surface. A sedentary lifestyle (low physical activity) is also a key contributing factor to adipose cellulite.
The best solutions for treating adipose cellulite
There are 3 specific approaches to permanently eliminating adipose cellulite: rebalancing your diet, engaging in daily physical activity, and anti-cellulite massage. We’ll walk you through each one below:
Rebalancing your diet
Rebalancing your diet is the essential first step to eliminating adipose cellulite. This means prioritising a healthy, varied diet and cutting back on unhealthy fats.
Foods to favour:
Vegetables, fruit, fish and lean meats are your best allies! Don’t overlook legumes such as lentils, broad beans, peas and more — they keep you full, provide protein and help capture fat thanks to their fibre content.
Drink still water or herbal teas, and focus on fresh, whole foods.
Finally, don’t underestimate the power of plants. Incorporate plants that activate lipolysis and help burn fat, such as green tea, guarana, fucus, maté, grape marc, garcinia and more. To enjoy the many benefits of fat-burning, anti-cellulite ingredients every day, dietary supplements are a great option!
Foods to avoid:
Your worst enemies: fatty foods and fast-release sugars, especially in the evening. Cut out fizzy drinks, cheese, processed meats, butter, fatty meats, fast food and junk food. To replace refined sugar, opt for low-glycaemic-index sweeteners, always in small amounts. Honey, maple syrup or agave syrup are excellent alternatives.
Avoid snacking, which encourages fat storage, and aim for 5 small meals a day instead (3 main meals and 2 snacks). Plan your meals and recipes in advance so you’re not tempted by last-minute unhealthy choices!
Daily physical activity
To get rid of adipose cellulite, you need to burn fat! Endurance sports are the most effective for lasting results. Regular, targeted physical activity will stimulate your blood and lymphatic circulation, while breaking down fatty deposits. Exercise will also help firm up your skin and flush out water and toxins through perspiration.
Start at your own pace: an hour’s walk every other day is already a great start! You can also try cycling, running, swimming or even aqua cycling. These activities will help tone your thighs and buttocks while slimming your silhouette and reducing cellulite.
And of course, anti-cellulite massage
Whatever your cellulite type, pinch-and-roll massages are THE solution. These massages work deep to break down fatty deposits and drain cells, restoring smooth skin. The Cellublue method is your go-to for an effective pinch-and-roll routine!
Cellublue products are designed to enhance healthy lifestyle habits and deliver faster, longer-lasting results.
Technical solutions
When the fight against cellulite meets technology… Many technical solutions have been developed to eliminate adipose cellulite. Today, some are particularly popular and their anti-cellulite benefits well recognised. Among them:
Laser: laser lipolysis works by heating fat cells to trigger their emptying. It is a highly controlled aesthetic procedure that requires multiple sessions, comes at a significant cost, but delivers real results.
Electrostimulation: this technique targets deep muscles to tone and build muscle mass at the expense of fat mass, while boosting blood and lymphatic flow. Electrostimulation has proven effective and delivers good results on adipose cellulite.
Shockwave therapy: based on the principle of acoustic wave vibrations, shockwave therapy aims to stimulate lipolysis and boost microcirculation, targeting both main causes of adipose cellulite.
The combination of pinch-and-roll massage and heat action: the pinch-and-roll massage remains the most effective massage technique against cellulite, as the movement promotes adipocyte emptying and fat drainage. It also stimulates the regeneration of connective tissue for firmer skin. Combined with a heating action that softens subcutaneous fat, it delivers excellent results. On that note, take a look at our Electric Anti-Cellulite Cupping Device: it lets you perform a professional-grade pinch-and-roll massage at home, all by yourself. And it’s smart — equipped with a dual draining and heating function to maximise results on adipose cellulite.
Manual massagers: for the more hands-on among you, there’s always the manual option, where anti-cellulite treatments are done by hand… or almost! Daily massages using a classic cupping device (like ours!) or a massager (like our Masseur Peau d’Orange) can also effectively tackle adipose cellulite. They’re very easy to use on pre-oiled skin and take just a few minutes.
Cosmetic solutions
Cosmetics can also offer effective solutions against adipose cellulite — but it’s all about following the right routine, which plays out in 3 steps!
- Scrubbing: exfoliated skin is more receptive to anti-cellulite treatments and massages. There’s no need to scrub every day — that would irritate the skin. But regular exfoliation, 2 to 3 times a week, removes dead skin cells and enhances the effects of other treatments. Even better if the scrub contains lipolytic actives like caffeine. That’s exactly the case with our Anti-Cellulite Scrub, enriched with coffee. Caffeine contains paraxanthine, a molecule that boosts lipolysis. The mechanical action of the scrub combined with the anti-dimple power of caffeine makes all the difference on adipose cellulite!
- Creams: after scrubbing, it’s essential to care for your skin with a nourishing cream. But the choice matters here too — it’s best to go for an anti-cellulite cream. The goal is twofold: nourish the skin while targeting dimples! Our Cryo Anti-Cellulite Cream is highly recommended. It contains menthol for an invigorating, draining cooling effect, and a coffee–green coffee duo for targeted, intense lipolytic action.
- Oils: their advantage? They nourish the skin and make anti-cellulite massage movements easier, especially when used with a cupping device. For those short on time, we recommend the Anti-Cellulite Nourishing Shower Gel: it allows for a quick massage in the shower — a pure moment of bliss. It’s also enriched with pineapple, whose bromelain helps break down fat. And for those who love body care rituals, the Anti-Cellulite Oil ticks every box: ultra-fluid and wonderfully comfortable, it’s perfect for the most effective pinch-and-roll massage. It’s enriched with lipolytic grapefruit and draining ivy for a dual action on orange-peel skin. Goodbye, stubborn cellulite!
That said, don’t forget ladies: these anti-cellulite massages need to be combined with the tips we’ve just shared to be as effective as possible. If you use your Ventouse Cellublue every day but eat 4 pizzas a week, don’t expect those dimples to disappear…
Ready to say goodbye to your adipose cellulite, ladies?