Now
that summer is here, many people are concerned about the appearance of their cellulite,
commonly referred to as “orange peel” or “cottage cheese skin”. According to
the National Institutes of Health, “Cellulite is
fat that is deposited in pockets just below the surface of the skin. It occurs
around the hips, thighs, and buttocks. Because it is very close to the surface
of the skin, cellulite leads to a dimpled appearance.”
“Orange
peel skin” can affect both men and women, and although it does not pose a
health risk, people may be embarrassed by its appearance. Fortunately, there is
a solution to reduce the appearance of cellulite!
By
topically applying coffee to the skin in the form of a soap or body scrub, you
can effectively lessen the presence of “cottage cheese skin”. The caffeine in coffee has stimulating
properties that prompt the draining of the fats and toxins that contribute to
cellulite. When coffee is massaged on the skin, circulation increases, fatty
tissue breaks down, and toxins are released. These all result in a minimized
appearance of “orange peel skin”.
Dr. Ava Shamban, an assistant professor of
dermatology at UCLA, explains how coffee can be used as a remedy for cellulite.
She says, "The theory behind caffeine is that it actually can reduce fat.
It can enhance fat metabolism and also reduce some of the edema, or swelling
that we get around the fat, so the skin appears smoother."
Along
with the benefits of the caffeine, the coffee beans act as an exfoliant,
removing dead skin, and firming and toning the skin. Not only will topical
applications of coffee reduce the appearance of cellulite, it will also tone
and give you all around healthy skin!
At
Kalliste Shop, located at 10 Cedar Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522, we offer coffee
soap that is great for reducing cellulite. The coffee beans in this product
exfoliate the skin while the caffeine drains fat. This organic handmade soap is
great for your skin and is wonderfully scented. Our products are all natural
and contain no chemicals or animal fat (as many soaps do). Come by the shop or visit our website, www.kallisteshop.com, for coffee soap
to reduce your cellulite and get healthy skin!
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