Skincare Secrets: Prevent Cellulite with Innovative Skin Care

Sacramento, CA (PRWEB) January 21, 2008

Contrary to popular belief, the real culprit of cellulite is not weight; it is actually damaged skin. Skincare-News.com's latest article, "Erase and Replace Cellulite," identifies important changes in overall health that will help reduce the appearance of cellulite, a skin disorder that affects, or will affect, most women at some point in their lives, regardless of how much they weigh.
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At one time considered strictly a result of being overweight, new research has shown that the appearance of cellulite is more closely related to skin damage, or, in the words of Dr. Howard Murad, "the loss of cellular water". What causes this water loss? Many factors contribute, such as: environment, stress, diet and lifestyle. When the skin doesn't get enough water or vital, cell-building nutrients, dehydration sets in, causing fat cells, normally contained deep within the dermal layer of the skin, to bulge out between the collagen and elastin fibers. The result of this breakdown?? Cellulite. But why does all of this happen?

It starts with the blood vessels. Responsible for transporting oxygen, water and nutrients to the cells, blood vessels are an important component of healthy skin. A break down in the blood vessels causes a chain-reaction within the dermal layer of the skin that may, eventually, lead to the tell-tale, orange peel appearance of cellulite. Most importantly, a breakdown of the blood vessels is considered the start of cellular water loss and may even be the reason cellulite develops at all.

According to Dr. Murad, hydrating the skin from the inside-out is one key component to preventing or even reversing the signs of cellulite and a great start is to strengthen blood vessels, as well as support the collagen and elastin fibers in the skin. In addition to staying hydrated and drinking enough water, consider supplementing the diet with certain nutrients that are particularly effective in the fight against cellulite.

Grape seed extract is an oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPC); a powerful phytochemical with potent anti-oxidant properties that strengthens blood vessels and helps maintain their elasticity. Sourced from wine grapes, grape seed extract also supports the immune system and helps alleviate allergic reactions by reducing the production of histamines.

Glucosamine, naturally present in the body, is key to the production of healthy nails, skin, eyes, tendons, bones and ligaments. A supplement to natural glucosamine is glucosamine sulfate, and it is often used by arthritis sufferers to help build and strengthen joint cartilage. To further refine the appearance of the cellulite, also consider gotu kola, an herb that supports cardiovascular and circulatory health, helps repair connective tissues and stimulates the central nervous system

Another whole-body wellness step, which will also assist with the appearance of cellulite, is to ensure the diet includes adequate amounts of essential fatty acids, or EFA's. Not produced naturally by the body, EFA's must be obtained through the diet. Luckily, they are easy to consume-and tasty! Try cold-water fish, such as salmon, trout, and tuna, as well as ground flaxseeds, raw nuts, walnut oil, sesame oil, legumes and grape seed oil.

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