The Easiest Way to Peel an Orange

Cellulite or "orange peel skin" is a dimpling of the skin that occurs mainly in women on the pelvic region, lower limbs and abdomen.

It is caused by excess saturated fat or fat based toxins which render fat cells immobile. If you strictly avoid dietary sources of saturated fat and eat only sources of essential oils, fat cells decongest and become softer. 

What causes cellulite?


As it maily occurs in women, it is also thought that hormones can have a lot to do with the development of cellulite. Hereditary plays a role also, if you want to know whether you might get cellulite, look at your mother. If you suffer from cellulite or think you might become prone to it, nows the time to start looking after yourself.

So what can you do to help rid yourself of "orange peel" skin?

• Diet - Reduce the amount of saturated fat intake, avoid meat and dairy products and gain essential fatty acids from seeds. Eat plenty of high water-content foods such as fruit and vegetables. The pectin found in apples, carrots and other fruit and vegetables is an important phytochemical which strengthens the immune and detoxification systems of the body.
• Water - drink lots of water to stimulate circulation to and from the fat cells and improve lymphatic drainage.
• Massage/skin brushing - massaging the skin can also improve lymphatic drainage and reduce the appearance of cellulite. Vitamin A, Vitamin E and retinol can help repair damaged tissue and nourish the skin. Use a cream such as Skintech Actilift Body which repairs collagen and elastin cells and has a visible lifting effect. We also love Jan Marini Bioglycolic resurfacing body scrub and Bioglycolic hand and body lotion.
• Excercise - The fact that working out improves circulation, removes excess fluid and tones muscles, means that skin will look smoother, regardless of the cellulite. To stimulate your circulation and boost lymphatic drainage you need to think of your diaphragm and stomach muscles as a piston, so you need to aerobically exercise your whole body for around half an hour up to five times a week for best results. Include dancing, cycling, sit-ups, squats and leg curls and finish with long stretches.

Follow these tips to peel away the orange skin and reveal brighter, more beautiful skin!