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Deep-acting, high-power radiofrequency and deep-acting, high-power ultrasound cavitation are the two most effective SAFE technologies for cellulite reduction and skin tightening (far more effective and safe than e.g. RF microneedling or HIFU). Depth of treatment depends on the type of ultrasound or RF equipment you use, the settings you apply and even the contact medium you apply on the skin. Power depends on the equipment you use and the settings you apply…
There are two things about the consumption of dairy foods and the development of cellulite. Saturated fat (and fat content in general), which contribute to calorie load. Dairy intolerance, which can cause bloating, water retention and low grade, whole body inflammation For most of the population, dairy foods are not as an important cellulite contributing factor as starches, sugar, fried food or alcohol, but for some they are indeed an important cause of cellulite. Let’s have a look…
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria and yeast that are friendly to body tissues and assist our bodies in many ways, including resistance to harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes; facilitation of gut function; metabolism of foods; immune system modulation; inflammation reduction and more. Examples include acidophilus, bifidobacteria, saccharomyces boulardii and more. Probiotics are found in…
Many nutrients are touted as “anti-cellulite” or “good for skin” or “circulation boosters”, but few actually deliver. One of those select nutrients is resveratrol, together with its more absorbable, more potent ‘cousin’, pterostilbene. In this article we summarise the benefits of those nutrients and the foods that contain them.
Yes, there are usually considerable differences. Physiotherapy ultrasound is usually of 1MHz (and sometimes 3MHz) frequency and of maximum power of around 10 Watts. Quite often it is used at a fraction of this maximum power, usually anything between 1 Watt and 5 Watts. This is because physiotherapy ultrasound is meant to stimulate and it is also used in a very small area, hence the low powers. Sometimes, low frequency ultrasound (300kHz) is used in physiotherapy but at very, very low powers (0.5-1 Watt). Some machines used in beauty, for cellulite reduction or other purposes, can also be of…
The South American tea drink Yerba-Maté (Ilex paraguariensis) has been in the news again recently (April 2024) when tabloids hyped it up as “Football’s secret Ozempic", apparently because Lionel Messi drinks it, and David Beckham has tried it, so it must be a slimming superdrink - or words to that effect…
This is something we hear often: “I wish there was something, a pill or a procedure, to kill (almost) all my fat cells forever, so I can eat whatever I want and never put on weight anymore”. Most people actually use the word “almost” to mean that some fat should stay intact in all the strategic places (butt, breasts, face etc), with the rest mostly gone. To which my answer is: “Be careful what you wish for…” Because, believe me, you would not want such a thing to happen to you, as without fat cells you would end up dead. Let me explain.
Cellulite creams and cellulite treatments work on slightly different aspects of cellulite with some differences and some overlaps. In fact, cellulite creams can do things that cellulite treatments can’t. On the other hand, treatments work faster than creams. Cellulite treatments, for example, cannot act on free radical damage, glycation or inflammation. On the other hand, a good cellulite cream (I know, they are very rare, but they do exist) will…
This is a common question at the clinic and the answer is quite straightforward. Cellulite can start appearing as soon as menstruation begins,, i.e. in the early teen years, always in combination with a positive calorie balance. Rarely, an excess of estrogen can make cellulite start appearing even before the pre-teen years. On the other, some women manages delay the development of cellulite well into their 60s or later. Let’s check the details…
Yellow poppy (glaucium flavum) is a plant that belongs to the poppy family and is primarily found in western Europe. Studies undertaken by a cosmetics ingredient manufacturer have shown that the yellow poppy extract glaucine exerts a pronounced inhibitory effect on fat cells, that can be used in the fight against cellulite, as a cellulite cream ingredient.
Asiaticoside and the other three centella asiatica active molecules (asiatic acid, madecassic acid, asiaticoside and madecassoside) are known for their multiple action against whole body ageing, skin ageing and cellulite. In this new study…
In the last half a century we all grew up being brainwashed: by the sugar/carbohydrate brigade to believe that red meat - and in general anything with protein in it - is bad for you due to saturated fat content; and by some unexplained hatred of certain “nutritionists” and “naturopaths” against protein because apparently “you don’t need much protein” or because protein stops your body from being “alkaline”. These are the same people who advocate to also abandon dairy products and expect the population to get all its calcium from anchovies and kale. As a result cellulite, skin laxity - and also anaemia - have shot up, especially among women, who tend to be more health conscious…
Cellulite is hypodermal fat, i.e. fat found within the deeper layer of the skin and therefore is part of the skin itself. Neither liposuction nor BBL removes cellulite. With liposuction subcutaneous fat (i.e. fat under the skin) is removed…
It is quite natural to be excited about seeing results from your aesthetic treatment, be it an anti-ageing procedure, a cellulite removal treatment etc. And living in a fast paced world, where instant gratification is considered the norm, people want to see results from anything they undertake as soon as possible - ideally yesterday. But let’s see how realistic such expectations are and what to expect from your cellulite treatment, really…
Radiofrequency is a technology aiming to provide deep heat INSIDE the skin, as opposed to a hot shower, a hot pack or an infrared-emitting device that provides superficial heat ON the skin.
RF is used to stimulate processes in the dermis and hypodermis (second and third layers of the skin, respectively, while at the same time not overheating the epidermis (as is the case with a hot shower, a hot pack or an infrared lamp.)
All the research on the anti-cellulite / skin anti-ageing action of the four centella asiatica triterpenes, in one place. Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is probably the most important anti-cellulite, anti-ageing and skin healing herb, as it exerts a multifaceted action against all seven aspects of cellulite. In the last few months we have made a huge effort and collated and summarised 100+ research papers on centella asiatica / gotu kola’s action relative to cellulite and skin health.
Glycation is one of the main aspects and causes of cellulite and skin ageing. Glycation is caused when sugars bond with collagens (there are 28 types of collagen in the human body). The end results of sugar-collagen bonding are called advanced glycation-end products (AGEs).
If I had to put it in just ten words I would say “anything sugary, anything fried, too many carbs, too much fat” causes cellulite, not just on legs and butt, but on the stomach, arms and waist too. And there is good justification for that statement…
Vegetable juices/smoothies and berry smoothies contain highly concentrated collagen-protecting, blood vessel-supporting, fat-fighting polyphenols and carotenoids (plus vitamins, of course) and negligible calories. Concentrated polyphenols and carotenoids, both found in vegetable juices and smoothies, are known for their anti-inflammatory, anti-glycation…
“Cellulite creams do not get absorbed, it’s the massage that you do while applying the cream that works”. Is this statement based on any knowledge of skin and skincare science?
Centella asiatica (gotu kola) exerts multiple actions against cellulite and its concentrated extract, comprising asiatic acid, asiaticoside, madecassic acid, madecassoside, is the most important anti-cellulite herbal extract known. Previously asiatic acid was shown to specifically exert anti-obesity activity and now new research shows that madecassoside may also do the same…
Physical activity and exercise are essential for both cellulite reduction and skin tightening. Diet only is never enough - both physical activity and healthy nutrition are needed. The most beneficial types of exercise / physical activity for cellulite prevention and skin firmness maintenance are the ones which combine both high intensity AND some form of vibration/impact. High intensity burns calories while the activity is…
Glycation is the attachment of sugars to proteins and lipids, leading to what are called ‘Advanced Glycation End-products’ (AGEs in shirt). The consequent damage of those proteins/lipids, especially collagen and elastin, leads to inflammation, free radical formation / oxidative damage and fibrosis, all of which accelerate aging…
Hypermobility is a broad term to describe loose connective tissue which is characterised by weaker/less collagen. This results not only in loose joints but also in loose, thin skin. So hypermobile / very flexible people tend to suffer from skin laxity from young age but especially so from their 40s and 50s, when collagen production decreases. Females suffer more from hypermobility, due to to the action of estrogen on connective tissue. Hypermobility in females increases just before their period and also in the latter…
Most people quite rightly understand that too much bread will tend to increase cellulite. But why is that? There are four ways in which eating bread can increase cellulite. Calories: bread consists mainly of starch, which contains 4 calories per gram (kcal/g); too many calories mean more fat accumulation and cellulite. Glycaemic index: glycaemic…
One of the biggest beauty fads in the last few years is the scrubbing of ground coffee beans on your skin in the hope that it will smoothen up your cellulite and firm up your legs. Although it intuitively doesn’t make sense, this hasn’t stopped 3 million web pages, according to Google, to be created on the subject…
Does coconut oil get rid of cellulite? Best virgin coconut oil for cellulite? Before anything else, let’s make it abundantly clear that nothing gets rid of cellulite. Although used liberally, the term “get rid of cellulite” means nothing for 90% of women with cellulite, because in 90% of cases cellulite cannot be “rid of”, it can only be reduced…
Healthy nutrition and exercise are indeed absolutely essential for cellulite prevention, as inactivity and unhealthy diet/nutrition are major causes of cellulite. Furthermore, healthy nutrition and exercise are also 100% essential for cellulite reduction, as you cannot improve something without stopping the habits that originally led to its creation…
You may have noticed in the swimming pool, at the beach, at the gym etc, that some young women, even from the age of 13-14 have cellulite? How can this be possible, you might wonder? There are multiple factors that cause cellulite in general, and most of them also play a role in teenage cellulite. Let’s have a look.
This is a common question from my clients: “Do guys care about cellulite in women?”
Personally, I do not care much, as I know that it is a common problem. Yes, no cellulite is better, like no beer belly in a man is better, but I would not judge a woman by the amount of her cellulite, as I would not judge a man by his lack of a six-pack. And that applies to…