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3 EXFOLIATE

Before bathing, exfoliate the affected areas with a dry brush that has natural bristles. This will stimulate the blood flow and the lymphatic system. Sweep the brush once or twice over the problem areas towards the heart. On the stomach, brush more gently, in a circular, clockwise direction.

For the best results, follow a topical skin-care regime twice a day; in the morning and at night. When you bathe, do so immediately after a dry skin-brushing routine and immediately before using creams. The topical treatments are simple.

4 FOLLOW THE SKIN-CARE REGIME

5 LIMIT STRESS

Stress is an aggravating force in illness. Even when there is an organic cause for illness, relaxation and breathing can help the body’s healing system. Without realising it, most of us take short, shallow breaths, especially during times of stress. This leads to poor circulation and adds to tension. A Harvard University study in the 1990s confirmed that stress has a negative impact on the skin’s barrier function and increases water loss from the skin — two of the primary causes of cellulite. Whenever you feel anxious, try the following deep-breathing exercise:

1 Lie down

2 Exhale through the nose for as long as you can

3 Inhale through the nose to a count of 10, feeling your diaphragm and your abdomen rise