Tuesday, February 3, 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.

Arming yourself with some information about what cellulite actually is and how it is formed is extremely important in avoiding getting duped by all the marketing. That is why the 5 myths that are debunked below will give you more knowledge than the average woman who is looking for a cellulite removal treatment.

1. Cellulite Starts in Your 40's

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. You Have to be Overweight to Get It

Skinny women can - and certainly do - get cellulite. This is because the cellulite occurs at the thin layer of fat beneath the skin and this layer hangs around even when a woman has very little overall fat content. Overweight people are more likely to get the condition because of their fat levels.

3. Sodium is a Major Cause

There is a myth that the sodium contained in soda pops can cause cellulite to form. There is no evidence that sodium can do this. However, the calories contained in soda pop can most definitely contribute to being overweight, which is a major cause of cellulite.

4. It is Only Found on The Thighs and Buttocks

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. Diet and Exercise Are The Only Treatments

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. - 15683

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