With warmer days on the horizon, we’re doubling down on our efforts and determination to get rid of those stubborn dimples that took full advantage of the winter months to settle on our hips, thighs, buttocks and knees.
Here is an action plan to help you rediscover smooth skin, a graceful silhouette and get rid of orange peel skin.
Adopt a healthy diet
A healthy diet plays an important role in preventing and eliminating the fatty deposits that have built up beneath the skin. Avoid eating overly sugary foods as they increase the volume of fat cells, and overly salty foods as sodium worsens water retention, which amplifies the appearance of orange peel skin.
In practice, limit your daily energy intake to the equivalent of 6 teaspoons of sugar per day and 200 mg of sodium. To do this, favour whole grain foods such as oat bran and cereals, which help the body eliminate waste and toxins, as well as flaxseeds — particularly effective at maintaining hormonal balance and stimulating collagen production.
Tip: sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flaxseeds over your oatmeal, cereal or yoghurt before breakfast. This simple habit will gradually help you get rid of orange peel skin.
Increase your daily water intake
Water helps with the elimination of accumulated toxins in the layers of fat beneath orange peel skin. Drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water every day will also help hydrate and boost your skin’s firmness. In short, stay well hydrated to get rid of orange peel skin!
Fight orange peel skin with plants
Kelp is a seaweed that contains fucoxanthin, a compound that contributes to burning body fat. Recent studies have shown that consuming kelp can lead to a 5 to 10% loss in body weight, and therefore help reduce orange peel skin. You can buy dried kelp seaweed and add it to your soup or salad. It is also available in capsule form.
Gotu Kola is an Asian herb whose properties are recognised for their effectiveness in reducing orange peel skin. It improves skin elasticity and firmness, and also has relaxing properties as it is caffeine-free. It can be taken in capsule form once a day before bedtime.
Use creams containing aminophylline and retinol
Aminophylline is an organic compound that helps break down fats trapped within cells when applied topically. To boost this treatment, you can add vitamin C, which supports collagen production. Around 75 mg of vitamin C per day is sufficient — the equivalent of one kiwi or a small punnet of strawberries. This will help you gradually get rid of orange peel skin.
Take up swimming
When it comes to tackling orange peel skin, exercise is your best ally. And the most effective physical activity against cellulite is undoubtedly swimming. Why? Simply because it combines:
A complete muscle workout: swimming engages not only every part of the body (arms, back, core and legs) but also activates the deep muscles. You will therefore build muscle mass at the expense of body fat and orange peel skin
An endurance activity: it takes the body 45 minutes to start drawing on its fat reserves to fuel the working muscles. The more lengths you swim, the more orange peel skin will diminish with consistent practice.
Improved blood circulation: water, combined with muscular activity, stimulates venous return. Poor veno-lymphatic circulation often leads to water retention and, in turn, aqueous cellulite. Swimming regularly allows you to benefit from the properties of water and, as a result, rediscover smoother skin, free from its orange peel appearance.
Consider a spa or thermal cure
And since we’re on the subject of water-based activities, let’s stay there! Thermal cures and thalassotherapy are often considered in a medical context — relieving rheumatism, treating pulmonary or dermatological conditions. But thermal spas also offer wellness and slimming treatments that are well worth exploring.
Hydrotherapy massage, for example, is a treatment offered at thermal spas. And it is extremely beneficial in the fight against cellulite. It involves a water-based massage technique that noticeably improves the appearance of the skin and reduces orange peel texture. So why not consider a short thalassotherapy break on your next holiday?
Harness the power of caffeine
You love coffee and can’t get through a day without your espresso or a comforting cappuccino. What if, instead of throwing away your coffee grounds, you put them to good use? A homemade coffee ground body mask could very well help reduce the orange peel appearance on your thighs, knees or buttocks.
Here’s how — it couldn’t be simpler:
Collect the coffee grounds from your filters or pods and mix them with a vegetable oil of your choice (as long as it is high quality, cold-pressed).
Apply this homemade body mask to the areas affected by orange peel skin.
Wrap the area with cling film, like a wrap, for 20 minutes.
Rinse off thoroughly in the shower.
Make this a weekly ritual. After a few months, you should notice the anti-cellulite effects of caffeine on your orange peel skin!
Massage your skin with an anti-cellulite cup
An anti-cellulite cup is an effective way to get rid of orange peel skin. Results are visible in 21 days with just 3 minutes of massage per area per day. The Cellublue Anti-Cellulite Cup simply replicates the renowned pinch-and-roll massage technique. It can be used on all areas of the body affected by cellulite. For smooth gliding, apply a rich massage oil beforehand.
Discover before and after photos from users of the Cellublue anti orange peel skin cup:
After 4 weeks of using the Cellublue cup: visible reduction in orange peel skin!
Before and after orange peel skin: one month of Cellublue use with 2–3 sessions per week.