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The slimming season is open. Suffice to say that of femininity. Indeed, cellulite – which affects two out of three women – and the adoption of a diet in the spring, with the slimming treatment that accompanies it (“80% of users of slimming treatments also diet”, Vichy tells us. ), sign the very essence of femininity … This year, moreover, slimming products have never been so feminine! And all claim, logically, a firmness bonus.
Caffeine and lotus, the stars of slimming products
We have all experienced it: for equal weight, when our body is firmer, our dimples “pad” less! Science is proving us right. More and more, she considers that there is a real correlation between the density of the dermis – and more particularly its collagen content – and the visibility of cellulite. In other words, the richer the “dermal mattress” is in collagen, the less cellulite is seen. Cellulite and firmness, same fight. The new slimming products tighten, firm and redensify the skin of the body. They stimulate the reconstruction of the dermis to plump the skin. Reinforced from the inside, it necessarily appears firmer, smoother and denser on the surface. On the active side, no revolution, but sure values, foremost among which is caffeine. Reference slimming ingredient, it activates lipolysis (the destocking of fats), promotes microcirculation and natural drainage. Its dosage is important, it is optimal at the rate of 5%. Beyond that, it is useless, the epidermis is saturated, we cannot penetrate more into the skin. Caffeine is a large, poorly soluble molecule. But various ingredients make it possible to increase its penetration tenfold, such as salicylic acid, which also improves the quality of the epidermis (smoothed texture and skin texture) and gives it a very soft touch. We already feel “better about yourself”. Orange peel turns into peach peel! Other substances, such as lotus extract, very present in the 2013 vintage, act on cellular communication between adipocytes, a phenomenon that is increasingly under control by laboratories. By sending messages to fat cells, lotus extract gives them the order to destock. To sculpt the silhouette, we find silicon, amino acids, algae, almond or rice proteins, but also essential oils …
Lose weight while sleeping …
Finally, the night cream is the latest trendy gesture for our curves. It is during this period that the body, which no longer expends energy, stores fat. But it is also the time when the skin cells are most receptive. The flow of blood is greater and increases the body temperature. As a result, metabolic reactions accelerate and potentiate the effectiveness of slimming active ingredients. The biggest players in slimming offer us treatments that work during our sleep to help our silhouette to reshape. The formulas slow down the storage of fats by limiting the incorporation of sugars into the adipocytes, while activating the microcirculation and by draining the excess liquids, when the muscles are at rest (always caffeine, ruscus, algae, pink pepper, rutin, etc. ginko biloba, escine, marine wormwood…). Drainage is further amplified by the horizontal position. The soft textures with a silky finish glide over the skin like cosmetic babydolls, before taking refuge in the arms of Morpheus! And for those who are worried about caffeine’s slightly too stimulating properties at bedtime, don’t panic, the dosages are too low to prevent you from sleeping.
Cellulite: it’s all about the body language
As you know, body language is essential and can really increase the effectiveness of your slimming product, if it is done with full awareness and with respect for your skin. Under these conditions, the application of a slimming agent is not trivial. It helps to maintain a rewarding relationship with your image, allows you not to lose sight of your body and participates in the restoration of the body pattern. The fact of “gymnastic” its tissues solicits and stimulates the support fibers of the skin. However, be sure to respect two golden rules: never pain and benevolent intentions which “carry” the gesture. The most important thing is to listen to your feelings. Vary the maneuvers and the pressure, you will thus bring all kinds of nuances that will enrich this fantastic sensitive canvas that is the skin. Work on the different planes, from surface to depth. One of the secrets lies in the progression: start with light, upward strokes, then perform deeper kneading, so the fabric has time to acclimatize. Finish by smoothing, loose and soft, the ankles going up towards the arms, to harmonize the body. Love what you do, take pleasure in it, be animated by the desire to do yourself good. Avoid soulless repetition that leads to sloppy applications. All the studies prove it, a woman who seeks the right gesture for her body, by being well concentrated, will obtain better results.
Slimming treatments: soft textures in the spotlight
Another constant of slimming 2013: pleasure and sensoriality. Forbidden in the stomach, sweets are more than allowed on the skin, and even strongly recommended! Gone are the days of torture where we “broke the fat” with barbaric instruments and drying hydroalcoholic gels. In 2013, everything is softness, voluptuousness, ergonomics, to better match our full and our thin. Cuddled dimples will be much more effectively dislodged. The skin has a formidable memory, and any aggression is imprinted on the tissues as surely as a tattoo! Brands have understood that slimming products should wake up the skin (cellulite is often a “sleeping tissue”) and provide a moment of pleasure for the senses. Result: we really enjoy applying them. Oils, balms, smooth whipped creams… promote gentle and enveloping gestures. The soft, reshaping and well-hydrating textures (glycerin, vegetable oils, etc.) immediately provide comfort and leave the skin supple and velvety. The perfumes, particularly careful, finish seducing us, with their notes of citrus fruits, spices or green tea, each more delicious than the next.