How To Body Brush Cellulite

Posted on May 20, 2012 by

You may think that brushing your teeth is a simple thing; after all, you have been doing it your entire life right? Well it may not be as simple as you think. There are many variables such as when to brush, how often, how long, and how to select the proper tooth brush. Read on to find the answers to all of these and more.

The aspect of teeth brushing that most people get wrong is how long to do it. To brush your teeth properly, you should brush them for a full two minutes. Most adults do not brush for nearly two minutes. You should time your brushing the next time you do it to get an idea for how long you are currently brushing. You might be surprised how little time you actually spend brushing your teeth. Children have a very hard time with this because they view it as a chore. There are new toothbrushes now that will play a song and they can stop brushing when the song is over. It works very well and it also makes it more fun for the kids.

The next important aspect of brushing your teeth properly is brushing technique. You should brush using small, gentle circular motions. You should also make sure to brush all areas of your mouth including the inside and outside surfaces of the teeth, your gums, and your tongue as well. Refraining from opening your mouth fully, as this can make it harder to get to the lower sides of the teeth and gums. There is no need to brush very hard. Tooth plaque can be removed by a small tissue so even the most delicate of brushing with a soft brush is adequate enough.
It is important to brush in the morning when you wake up, again after eating, and then once more before bed. Keeping this schedule will keep your teeth free of food and bacteria, which will prevent cavities from forming. This is a good discipline to teach your children early too. This will set them up for good oral health care behaviors as they grow up. Understanding the importance of oral health is very important, especially to the youth.

Choosing the proper toothbrush is important as well. Most dentist recommend soft bristled toothbrushes that have a small head. These brushes are gentle on teeth, remove plaque well , and are easy to get to hard to reach places in your mouth. Powered or electric tooth brushes are a good option as well. They make brushing easier and can be more effective as well. Another important aspect of tooth brushes is when to get a new one. You should replace your tooth brush when it shows signs of wear or at least every few months. This will insure that your tooth brush is giving you the best brush possible.

So follow this tooth brushing advice and you will enjoy better dental health, more beautiful teeth, and most importantly, fewer cavities! I wish you good oral health.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Do body brushes work for cellulite?
    I'm starting to develop (the dreaded) cellulite on my upper, inner thighs. It's not apparent but I know it's there as does my boyfriend and it's getting on my nerves. I read about body brushes and how they're supposed to help circulation so I bought one tonight. Do they work?

    • ANSWER:
      Yes and body loofahs work also. Breaks up cellulite and drink alot of water to flush out your body.

  2. QUESTION:
    How much weight would i have to lose to get rid of my cellulite?
    Well I'm planning on doing a detox, drinking more water, toning up, body brushing and using cellulite creams/occasional body wraps. Some people say though that you have to use all-over body weight to remove fat from legs/bum/hips. Thing is I'm already very tall and thin (9st - 5'10in) and can only afford to lose preferably half a stone, 1 stone max. Will this be enough to reduce my cellulite? Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Tanning reduces the appearance of cellulite.

  3. QUESTION:
    cellulite?
    i was recently told how i could treat cellulite. i was told that using a body brush and stroking up to get the blood circulation to the heart was the way to go, but after thinking about this wouldn't the fat be getting circulated to the heart as well? this can't be a good thing.please help!!

    • ANSWER:
      No, and to make matters worse- the method still won't do a thing for your cellulite. Cellulite is caused by genetic predisposition affecting how fat is stored in the body. You have directions telling your body where to put fat for storage, and in some cases that location is too close to the skin. It presses on the connective tissue holding all your skin cells together, but unevenly. That causes the puckered look we all just love so well. Fat in body storage is in solid form, dear- not a liquid like vegetable oil. You can't massage it anywhere, it doesn't move that way. And even if you could somehow miraculously manage to move some of it, your own body would betray you. It would simply replace whatever you moved, because that's where your genetic directions say to put it. In short, there is no cure for it. You can lose weight if you are overweight- which reduces the amount stored in the body. You can tone muscles to help smooth the overall line. But you can't do a blessed thing to rewrite your genetics, and that's where the trouble lies. Do you think movie stars would have cellulite if there were some way to shift it along? Anyone who manages to come up with a solution will be a bazillionaire. But I work with a dermatolgist who has it something awful. Makes me feel REALLY good about what little I have. If there were a way, trust me- she'd know it and have it done. She's a toothpick,practically-with bad genes. Save your money, the potions and lotions don't work. Vaccum devices just leave bruises. Lipsuction leaves pits behind, and insult to injury- your body just puts it right back there again. Blame your ancestors, and join billions of other women around the world. Sorry.

  4. QUESTION:
    How long till you see effects of body brushing?
    I have been recommended to body brush to tighten the skin and get rid of cellulite in areas I dont like such as upper thighs. I bought one, it seem s soft to the hand but it is very painful in some areas! I am still doing it though...
    I just want to know, if you do it how long is it till you see effects?
    I am the impatient type haha

    • ANSWER:
      I don't think those things really do anything except get rid of dead skin, making your skin look better.

  5. QUESTION:
    How to reduce cellulite?
    Im trying body brushing and niveas goodbye cellulite cream. Any other advice on how to reduce the appearance its mainly on my bum and upper thighs horrible cottage cheese lol. Im also exercising and targeting that area.

    • ANSWER:
      Try Nuetrogena's Anti Cellulite product usually takes 8 weeks to see full results. You can also try this product called Cellulean inwhich you'll see rsults within the second if not first week! You can try it free for just ! You have to order online though, but this product is definitely worth trying. Just be sure to cancel this product before your free trial is over with if you don't want to be charged full price for it.

  6. QUESTION:
    Dimples (Cellulite!) & trying to get rid of it. Possibly getting a toned body! ?
    Im only 14, and I've got dimples all over my thighs and b*tt. Im around 170 cms, and i weigh 62 kgs. It can pretty embarassing :(
    Would it be enough to jog at a speed of '5.0', 2 miles 4 times a week?
    How can i reduce it? And what is Body brushing with strokes? haha:p
    Please helpp!! I want to have a toned body, and get rid of cellulite as soon as possible. Thank you all for your help x

    • ANSWER:
      Cellulite always the biggest problem for majority of women or ladies... even skinny girls will have cellulite. This unsightly bumpy appearance of cellulite on the skin is most commonly seen on the arms, hips, thighs and buttocks of women.

      You can try to read this article, is about cellulite reduction. HOpe it can help you and for those who facing this problem.

      http://hubpages.com/hub/Cellulite-Reduction

      http://easycellulitereduction.com/

  7. QUESTION:
    How to get rid of cellulite?
    I developed cellulite about a month ago. I've never had this problem before. I'm thin but about 2 months ago I started eating very poorly and developed cellulite on my thighs. For the past 2 weeks I have ate nothing but healthy foods. I have been drinking 70 ounces of water every day. I ordered a body brush to do dry brushing but haven't gotten it in the mail yet. Any other suggestions?

    • ANSWER:
      There are a few things that can be done to remove cellulite. Some things you can do include hydrating, exercise, diet, massage and also using a cellulite cream.

      I added a link to an article with information on what you can do to get rid of the cellulite.

  8. QUESTION:
    Cellulite on a 15 year old? Help!?
    I'm fifteen and already beginning to get cellulite. I use a body brush everynight towards my heart and I moisturise and turn the shower cold for a few seconds to tone up, but nothing is working and I'm really paniking because if I have it now, then how bad will it be in a few years?

    Can anyone help me?
    p.s, I am very thin, so it's not like I should be expecting it or anything, which is also why I am paniking.
    I DO body toning excercises and cold water on the skin tones it up and ctightend the pores so don't talk to me like a moron, please.
    I DO body toning excercises and cold water on the skin tones it up and tightens the pores so don't talk to me like a moron, please.

    • ANSWER:
      genetics play a big role, but there is something that helps the appearance a lot..At least I think so. My sister and I both have cellulite. She exercises and I don't. She has exercised for many years and I never did. Guess who's celulite looks worse? MINE. She still has it of course, but it doesn't look bad at all..barely noticable. I guess because her skin is tighter, exercise did the trick for her. She did certain exercises (you would have to find out which ones to do.) My sister never went crazy with exercises, but she was consistent and she never went on any crazy diets. She just ate normally. I think she went about this the right way and it paid off.
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  9. QUESTION:
    How to lose cellulite?!?
    I go to the gym as often as i can, i eat relatively decent but i still have legs that look like a riplling ocean. im not fat at all i just have lots of cellulite. what is a good cream? and does "body brushing" work? please tell me everything that helps lose it! what were your tricks? and if u used a cream please tell me which one!

    • ANSWER:
      Getting rid of celluite is definitely difficult, but possible, i know first-hand!...It's basically bad toxins that's stored under your skin...so you have to drink tons of water and try and exfoliation brush that you can use to 'scrub' your skin with.. but a soft haired brush that basically stimulates your skin and allows blood flow through those fatty areas...it gives a considerably smoother appearance to skin.
      You have to hit the gym for those saddlebags tho....steps are good and squats.. to lift that are.
      Also cut out the bad habits like crash diets, smoking, coffeine, processed, salty and trans-fatty foods, sweets, not drinking enough water, etc..
      I can't stress enough the importance of excercise though, and I've also had some success with cellulite creams and resveratrol.
      Good luck..those are tough areas to get rid of.. but once you've lost them you wont ever wanna go back!

  10. QUESTION:
    Help with reducing cellulite!?
    Ok so im 15 and i have cellulite on my bum and thighs and its recking my life i need to get rid of it,i was disabled from walking for 2 years and i guess the cellulite came then,but im walking again but the cellulite is still there!
    Im not overweight my bmi is healthy,i have a flat stomach,big boobs,curves,and i seriously love my body presides this!
    I will do anything but i dont want to lose weight yaknow.
    So do u think if i do this will it help get rid of or reduce my cellulite,and how long untill i see results.

    All this daily-
    1 hour on the threadmill
    Drinkings plenty of water (Which i already do)
    Eating healthy (which i do somewhat)
    Dry body brushing before my shower
    and applying nivea my silhouette to my legs twice a day,its meant to tighten and tone ur skin,which might help with cellulite.
    When i pull my skin upwards my cellulite gos away,so i think i need more tightening in my skin iunno
    So yea will this be enough,and how long untill i notice results?
    omfg you spammers r driving me crazy cant u see i need help not a scam

    • ANSWER:
      I think your plan sounds great! Since you are still young you won't have much trouble at all getting the cellulite to go away. But cellulite is very hard to get rid of, so be patient and just keep working. The best thing to do is drink a ton of water- a gallon a day. Do lunges as well- those work wonders. An hour on the treadmill is great, but you still need to do exercises that focus on your butt and thighs (lunges like I mentioned, squats, etc.) You seem to be right on track though. Good luck!

  11. QUESTION:
    How to reduce my cellulite? im only 15!?
    Ok so im 15 and i have cellulite on my bum and thighs and its recking my life i need to get rid of it,i was disabled from walking for 2 years and i guess the cellulite came then,but im walking again but the cellulite is still there!
    Im not overweight my bmi is healthy,i have a flat stomach,big boobs,curves,and i seriously love my body presides this!
    I will do anything but i dont want to lose weight yaknow.
    So do u think if i do this will it help get rid of or reduce my cellulite,and how long untill i see results.

    All this daily-
    1 hour on the threadmill
    Drinkings plenty of water (Which i already do)
    Eating healthy (which i do somewhat)
    Dry body brushing before my shower
    and applying nivea my silhouette to my legs twice a day,its meant to tighten and tone ur skin,which might help with cellulite.
    When i pull my skin upwards my cellulite gos away,so i think i need more tightening in my skin iunno
    So yea will this be enough,and how long untill i notice results?

    • ANSWER:
      Cellulite is hard to get rid of even if you have healthy habits. This is mainly due to the fact that cellulite is mostly caused by genes and hormones.

      That said, I think you are on the right track. I would continue to eat well, and drink water. Also, the dry brushing and the cellulite creams will help a bunch, but you have to be patient and you have to do them daily. Expect to start to see results in 6 to 8 weeks.

      What I think would really push you over the edge is adding some toning moves to your workout routine. This will help tighten the muscles and provide a smooth place for the fat cells to rest upon. Check out the source links for some good info on specific exercises for cellulite.

  12. QUESTION:
    Girls here is something I found that helps out w/ beauty
    Well, as girls its natural for us to feel pretty. Since there are alot of beauty tip questions I decided to put up some good tips. Enjoy!! :)

    * put lotion on your hands and feet at night and wear gloves n socks to sleep. wake up wih super soft hands and feet!

    * lightly brush your lips with a toothbrush and put vaseline for soft lips.

    * for shiny hair, wash off your shampoo/conditioner with cold water

    * use tooth paste on any zits to make the swelling go down and make it less red

    * instead of purchasing expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions

    * to soften your skin and minimize pores, apply beaten egg yolk to your face and let dry for 10 minutes, then rinse

    * if you don't have electronic eyelash curler, heat your normal curler under a hairdryer before using it. it works much better.

    * if you have dry cuticles, rub them with lip balm

    * a great way to make your perfume last is by spraying it into your hands and rubbing it on your hair. your hair doesn’t sweat so the scent will last all day

    * to get rid of annoying eyebags, put a metal spoon into ice cold water and press it gently against your eyes.

    * for bigger eyes, apply darker eyeliner on the outer corner of your eyes and brighter eyeliner on the innercorner of your eyes

    * To make lips bigger put clear lip gloss in the middle of ur lips.

    * to make beautiful temporary curls, wash your hair at night and braid them while it's wet. then go sleep. you will see the result the next morning when u untie your braids!

    * Rub a dry body brush in circular motions on your stomach and legs everyday before you shower. This increases the circulation in you body and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.

    * roll the mascara brush as your putin it on, it avoids clumps

    * Soak cloth with hot water (the hottest that you can stand. Be careful though) then put over face for 10 minutes. Then quickly put a cleanser over your face. (Clean & Clear and Noxzema foaming wash are good cleansers) Leave on for 3-4 minutes then wash with ice cold water. This will open your pores, clean them, and then close them. You'll see results within a week.

    * If you have green eyes, wear purple shadow because it brings the color out
    If you have blue eyes wear brown because it brings the color out
    If you have blue/green eyes , wear a mix of both.

    * After applying lipstick, stick your thumb in your mouth, and then slowly pull it out. This removes any lipstick from the inside rim of your lips so you don't get lipstick on your teeth.

    * To minimize the appearance of a pimple, hold ice on it for two minutes. It brings the swelling and redness down.

    * before bed add a tiny bit of honey and some water in the palm of your hand and spread it across your face, avoiding the T zone. smooth and soft face int he morning

    * Dont bite the skin around your nails, this causes your nails to look bigger

    * If you have big lips, use muted colours such as purples, browns and bronzes.
    If you have small lips, avoid dark colours.

    * no matter how dry your lips is. don't lick it! trust me it'll just make it worse!

    * after you have done all your makeup, take some shimmery white eyeshadow and put a tiny bit on the inner corners or your eyes. It really makes them POP!

    * Everynight an hour before you go to bed, drink 3/4 of a pint of water mixed with 1/4 of a pint of lemon juice. Once you are done, drink a glass of ice water, then go pee. This will help clear your complexion.

    * for an overall glow n radiance to your face, mix honey and milk until it's creamy. wash your face with hot water to open pores. apply the mixture avoiding the T area of your face. wait for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

    * To remove blackheads, steam for 5 mins and exfoliate immediately.

    * Rub vaseline on your eyelashes every night. Smear it in between every single lash and all around your lash line. If you do this every day, it will eventually make your lashes grow in faster and softer.

    * Blowing on your nail polish to dry them decreases shine and dulls them. Instead, soak your nails in ice water after your done and if you must, use your blowdryer on low, cool setting just to blow off the water. Now don't touch anything!

    * Pour a tablespoonful of honey into a small bowl. Add two teaspoons of sugar and mix well. Now scoop up all of the mixture with your fingers and massage well into your hands for a few minutes. Sounds yucky but feels great! Rinse and apply hand lotion. Soft!

    *poll=Do you do any of these things????

    • ANSWER:
      Wow thankyouu ! x

      && i kneww:

      Putting lotion on your hands and feet at night etc.
      Lightly brushing lips with toothbrush etc.
      Toothpaste on zits.
      Heating your eyelash curler etc.
      Metal spoon on eyebags etc.
      Putting clear gloss in the middle of your lips etc.
      How to make temporary curls etc.
      Roll mascara on lashes etc.
      Soak cloth to open pores..etc.
      Putting thumb in mouth to take out excess lipstick etc.
      Minimizing pimples with ice etc.
      Don`t lick lips ! etc.
      Put shimmery white in corner of eyes etc.
      Removing blackheads etc.
      Rubbing vaseline on eyelashes every night etc.

      (Thats for the poll)

  13. QUESTION:
    Beauty tips for girls!!?
    Well, as girls its natural for us to feel pretty. Since there are alot of beauty tip questions I decided to put up some good tips. Enjoy!! :)

    * put lotion on your hands and feet at night and wear gloves n socks to sleep. wake up wih super soft hands and feet!

    * lightly brush your lips with a toothbrush and put vaseline for soft lips.

    * for shiny hair, wash off your shampoo/conditioner with cold water

    * use tooth paste on any zits to make the swelling go down and make it less red

    * instead of purchasing expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions

    * to soften your skin and minimize pores, apply beaten egg yolk to your face and let dry for 10 minutes, then rinse

    * if you don't have electronic eyelash curler, heat your normal curler under a hairdryer before using it. it works much better.

    * if you have dry cuticles, rub them with lip balm

    * a great way to make your perfume last is by spraying it into your hands and rubbing it on your hair. your hair doesn’t sweat so the scent will last all day

    * to get rid of annoying eyebags, put a metal spoon into ice cold water and press it gently against your eyes.

    * for bigger eyes, apply darker eyeliner on the outer corner of your eyes and brighter eyeliner on the innercorner of your eyes

    * To make lips bigger put clear lip gloss in the middle of ur lips.

    * to make beautiful temporary curls, wash your hair at night and braid them while it's wet. then go sleep. you will see the result the next morning when u untie your braids!

    * Rub a dry body brush in circular motions on your stomach and legs everyday before you shower. This increases the circulation in you body and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.

    * roll the mascara brush as your putin it on, it avoids clumps

    * Soak cloth with hot water (the hottest that you can stand. Be careful though) then put over face for 10 minutes. Then quickly put a cleanser over your face. (Clean & Clear and Noxzema foaming wash are good cleansers) Leave on for 3-4 minutes then wash with ice cold water. This will open your pores, clean them, and then close them. You'll see results within a week.

    * If you have green eyes, wear purple shadow because it brings the color out
    If you have blue eyes wear brown because it brings the color out
    If you have blue/green eyes , wear a mix of both.

    * After applying lipstick, stick your thumb in your mouth, and then slowly pull it out. This removes any lipstick from the inside rim of your lips so you don't get lipstick on your teeth.

    * To minimize the appearance of a pimple, hold ice on it for two minutes. It brings the swelling and redness down.

    * before bed add a tiny bit of honey and some water in the palm of your hand and spread it across your face, avoiding the T zone. smooth and soft face int he morning

    * Dont bite the skin around your nails, this causes your nails to look bigger

    * If you have big lips, use muted colours such as purples, browns and bronzes.
    If you have small lips, avoid dark colours.

    * no matter how dry your lips is. don't lick it! trust me it'll just make it worse!

    * after you have done all your makeup, take some shimmery white eyeshadow and put a tiny bit on the inner corners or your eyes. It really makes them POP!

    * Everynight an hour before you go to bed, drink 3/4 of a pint of water mixed with 1/4 of a pint of lemon juice. Once you are done, drink a glass of ice water, then go pee. This will help clear your complexion.

    * for an overall glow n radiance to your face, mix honey and milk until it's creamy. wash your face with hot water to open pores. apply the mixture avoiding the T area of your face. wait for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

    * To remove blackheads, steam for 5 mins and exfoliate immediately.

    * Rub vaseline on your eyelashes every night. Smear it in between every single lash and all around your lash line. If you do this every day, it will eventually make your lashes grow in faster and softer.

    * Blowing on your nail polish to dry them decreases shine and dulls them. Instead, soak your nails in ice water after your done and if you must, use your blowdryer on low, cool setting just to blow off the water. Now don't touch anything!

    * Pour a tablespoonful of honey into a small bowl. Add two teaspoons of sugar and mix well. Now scoop up all of the mixture with your fingers and massage well into your hands for a few minutes. Sounds yucky but feels great! Rinse and apply hand lotion. Soft!

    • ANSWER:
      Great tips,thanks!

      I'll just add one of my own...

      * For a cheap hand exfoliator,pour some salt and baby oil into your hands,massage/rub your hands together for a few minutes,wash off and apply hand cream/lotion for silky soft hands.

  14. QUESTION:
    anybody tried these beauty tips?
    * put lotion on your hands and feet at night and wear gloves n socks to sleep. wake up With super soft hands and feet!

    * lightly brush your lips with a toothbrush and put vaseline for soft lips.

    * for shiny hair, wash off your shampoo/conditioner with cold water

    * use tooth paste on any zits to make the swelling go down and make it less red

    * instead of purchasing expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions

    * to soften your skin and minimize pores, apply beaten egg yolk to your face and let dry for 10 minutes, then rinse

    * if you don't have electronic eyelash curler, heat your normal curler under a hairdryer before using it. it works much better.

    * if you have dry cuticles, rub them with lip balm

    * a great way to make your perfume last is by spraying it into your hands and rubbing it on your hair. your hair doesn’t sweat so the scent will last all day

    * to get rid of annoying eye bags, put a metal spoon into ice cold water and press it gently against your eyes.

    * for bigger eyes, apply darker eyeliner on the outer corner of your eyes and brighter eyeliner on the inner corner of your eyes

    * To make lips bigger put clear lip gloss in the middle of ur lips.

    * to make beautiful temporary curls, wash your hair at night and braid them while it's wet. then go sleep. you will see the result the next morning when u untie your braids!

    * Rub a dry body brush in circular motions on your stomach and legs everyday before you shower. This increases the circulation in you body and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.

    * roll the mascara brush as your putin it on, it avoids clumps

    * Soak cloth with hot water (the hottest that you can stand. Be careful though) then put over face for 10 minutes. Then quickly put a cleanser over your face. (Clean & Clear and Noxzema foaming wash are good cleansers) Leave on for 3-4 minutes then wash with ice cold water. This will open your pores, clean them, and then close them. You'll see results within a week.

    * If you have green eyes, wear purple shadow because it brings the color out
    If you have blue eyes wear brown because it brings the color out
    If you have blue/green eyes , wear a mix of both.

    * After applying lipstick, stick your thumb in your mouth, and then slowly pull it out. This removes any lipstick from the inside rim of your lips so you don't get lipstick on your teeth.

    * To minimize the appearance of a pimple, hold ice on it for two minutes. It brings the swelling and redness down.

    * before bed add a tiny bit of honey and some water in the palm of your hand and spread it across your face, avoiding the T zone. smooth and soft face int he morning

    * Don't bite the skin around your nails, this causes your nails to look bigger

    * If you have big lips, use muted colors such as purples, browns and bronzes.
    If you have small lips, avoid dark colors.

    * no matter how dry your lips is. don't lick it! trust me it'll just make it worse!

    * after you have done all your makeup, take some shimmery white eyeshadow and put a tiny bit on the inner corners or your eyes. It really makes them POP!

    * Every night an hour before you go to bed, drink 3/4 of a pint of water mixed with 1/4 of a pint of lemon juice. Once you are done, drink a glass of ice water, then go pee. This will help clear your complexion.

    * for an overall glow n radiance to your face, mix honey and milk until it's creamy. wash your face with hot water to open pores. apply the mixture avoiding the T area of your face. wait for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

    * To remove blackheads, steam for 5 mins and exfoliate immediately.

    * Rub vaseline on your eyelashes every night. Smear it in between every single lash and all around your lash line. If you do this every day, it will eventually make your lashes grow in faster and softer.

    * Blowing on your nail polish to dry them decreases shine and dulls them. Instead, soak your nails in ice water after your done and if you must, use your blow dryer on low, cool setting just to blow off the water. Now don't touch anything!

    * Pour a tablespoonful of honey into a small bowl. Add two teaspoons of sugar and mix well. Now scoop up all of the mixture with your fingers and massage well into your hands for a few minutes. Sounds yucky but feels great! Rinse and apply hand lotion. Soft! Has anyone tried any of these?? does any really really work??

    • ANSWER:
      * lightly brush your lips with a toothbrush and put vaseline for soft lips. =I did the first part, and it works.
      * use tooth paste on any zits to make the swelling go down and make it less red = works.
      * to get rid of annoying eye bags, put a metal spoon into ice cold water and press it gently against your eyes. = made my bags worse.
      * to make beautiful temporary curls, wash your hair at night and braid them while it's wet. then go sleep. you will see the result the next morning when u untie your braids! =works.
      * roll the mascara brush as your putin it on, it avoids clumps =sometimes works.
      * Soak cloth with hot water (the hottest that you can stand. Be careful though) then put over face for 10 minutes. Then quickly put a cleanser over your face. (Clean & Clear and Noxzema foaming wash are good cleansers) Leave on for 3-4 minutes then wash with ice cold water. This will open your pores, clean them, and then close them. You'll see results within a week=i'm going to try,.
      * If you have green eyes, wear purple shadow because it brings the color out
      If you have blue eyes wear brown because it brings the color out
      If you have blue/green eyes , wear a mix of both.=i wear brown, it works.
      * after you have done all your makeup, take some shimmery white eyeshadow and put a tiny bit on the inner corners or your eyes. It really makes them POP =ehhh, sometimes.

  15. QUESTION:
    Anybody tried these beauty tips?
    * put lotion on your hands and feet at night and wear gloves n socks to sleep. wake up With super soft hands and feet!

    * lightly brush your lips with a toothbrush and put vaseline for soft lips.

    * for shiny hair, wash off your shampoo/conditioner with cold water

    * use tooth paste on any zits to make the swelling go down and make it less red

    * instead of purchasing expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions

    * to soften your skin and minimize pores, apply beaten egg yolk to your face and let dry for 10 minutes, then rinse

    * if you don't have electronic eyelash curler, heat your normal curler under a hairdryer before using it. it works much better.

    * if you have dry cuticles, rub them with lip balm

    * a great way to make your perfume last is by spraying it into your hands and rubbing it on your hair. your hair doesn’t sweat so the scent will last all day

    * to get rid of annoying eye bags, put a metal spoon into ice cold water and press it gently against your eyes.

    * for bigger eyes, apply darker eyeliner on the outer corner of your eyes and brighter eyeliner on the inner corner of your eyes

    * To make lips bigger put clear lip gloss in the middle of ur lips.

    * to make beautiful temporary curls, wash your hair at night and braid them while it's wet. then go sleep. you will see the result the next morning when u untie your braids!

    * Rub a dry body brush in circular motions on your stomach and legs everyday before you shower. This increases the circulation in you body and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.

    * roll the mascara brush as your putin it on, it avoids clumps

    * Soak cloth with hot water (the hottest that you can stand. Be careful though) then put over face for 10 minutes. Then quickly put a cleanser over your face. (Clean & Clear and Noxzema foaming wash are good cleansers) Leave on for 3-4 minutes then wash with ice cold water. This will open your pores, clean them, and then close them. You'll see results within a week.

    * If you have green eyes, wear purple shadow because it brings the color out
    If you have blue eyes wear brown because it brings the color out
    If you have blue/green eyes , wear a mix of both.

    * After applying lipstick, stick your thumb in your mouth, and then slowly pull it out. This removes any lipstick from the inside rim of your lips so you don't get lipstick on your teeth.

    * To minimize the appearance of a pimple, hold ice on it for two minutes. It brings the swelling and redness down.

    * before bed add a tiny bit of honey and some water in the palm of your hand and spread it across your face, avoiding the T zone. smooth and soft face int he morning

    * Don't bite the skin around your nails, this causes your nails to look bigger

    * If you have big lips, use muted colors such as purples, browns and bronzes.
    If you have small lips, avoid dark colors.

    * no matter how dry your lips is. don't lick it! trust me it'll just make it worse!

    * after you have done all your makeup, take some shimmery white eyeshadow and put a tiny bit on the inner corners or your eyes. It really makes them POP!

    * Every night an hour before you go to bed, drink 3/4 of a pint of water mixed with 1/4 of a pint of lemon juice. Once you are done, drink a glass of ice water, then go pee. This will help clear your complexion.

    * for an overall glow n radiance to your face, mix honey and milk until it's creamy. wash your face with hot water to open pores. apply the mixture avoiding the T area of your face. wait for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

    * To remove blackheads, steam for 5 mins and exfoliate immediately.

    * Rub vaseline on your eyelashes every night. Smear it in between every single lash and all around your lash line. If you do this every day, it will eventually make your lashes grow in faster and softer.

    * Blowing on your nail polish to dry them decreases shine and dulls them. Instead, soak your nails in ice water after your done and if you must, use your blow dryer on low, cool setting just to blow off the water. Now don't touch anything!

    * Pour a tablespoonful of honey into a small bowl. Add two teaspoons of sugar and mix well. Now scoop up all of the mixture with your fingers and massage well into your hands for a few minutes. Sounds yucky but feels great! Rinse and apply hand lotion. Soft! Has anyone tried any of these?? does any really really work??

    • ANSWER:
      i've read all of them nd yeah i tried some nd most of them do work :)

  16. QUESTION:
    anybody try these beauty tips? do they work?
    * put lotion on your hands and feet at night and wear gloves n socks to sleep. wake up With super soft hands and feet!

    * lightly brush your lips with a toothbrush and put vaseline for soft lips.

    * for shiny hair, wash off your shampoo/conditioner with cold water

    * use tooth paste on any zits to make the swelling go down and make it less red

    * instead of purchasing expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions

    * to soften your skin and minimize pores, apply beaten egg yolk to your face and let dry for 10 minutes, then rinse

    * if you don't have electronic eyelash curler, heat your normal curler under a hairdryer before using it. it works much better.

    * if you have dry cuticles, rub them with lip balm

    * a great way to make your perfume last is by spraying it into your hands and rubbing it on your hair. your hair doesn’t sweat so the scent will last all day

    * to get rid of annoying eye bags, put a metal spoon into ice cold water and press it gently against your eyes.

    * for bigger eyes, apply darker eyeliner on the outer corner of your eyes and brighter eyeliner on the inner corner of your eyes

    * To make lips bigger put clear lip gloss in the middle of ur lips.

    * to make beautiful temporary curls, wash your hair at night and braid them while it's wet. then go sleep. you will see the result the next morning when u untie your braids!

    * Rub a dry body brush in circular motions on your stomach and legs everyday before you shower. This increases the circulation in you body and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.

    * roll the mascara brush as your putin it on, it avoids clumps

    * Soak cloth with hot water (the hottest that you can stand. Be careful though) then put over face for 10 minutes. Then quickly put a cleanser over your face. (Clean & Clear and Noxzema foaming wash are good cleansers) Leave on for 3-4 minutes then wash with ice cold water. This will open your pores, clean them, and then close them. You'll see results within a week.

    * If you have green eyes, wear purple shadow because it brings the color out
    If you have blue eyes wear brown because it brings the color out
    If you have blue/green eyes , wear a mix of both.

    * After applying lipstick, stick your thumb in your mouth, and then slowly pull it out. This removes any lipstick from the inside rim of your lips so you don't get lipstick on your teeth.

    * To minimize the appearance of a pimple, hold ice on it for two minutes. It brings the swelling and redness down.

    * before bed add a tiny bit of honey and some water in the palm of your hand and spread it across your face, avoiding the T zone. smooth and soft face int he morning

    * Don't bite the skin around your nails, this causes your nails to look bigger

    * If you have big lips, use muted colors such as purples, browns and bronzes.
    If you have small lips, avoid dark colors.

    * no matter how dry your lips is. don't lick it! trust me it'll just make it worse!

    * after you have done all your makeup, take some shimmery white eyeshadow and put a tiny bit on the inner corners or your eyes. It really makes them POP!

    * Every night an hour before you go to bed, drink 3/4 of a pint of water mixed with 1/4 of a pint of lemon juice. Once you are done, drink a glass of ice water, then go pee. This will help clear your complexion.

    * for an overall glow n radiance to your face, mix honey and milk until it's creamy. wash your face with hot water to open pores. apply the mixture avoiding the T area of your face. wait for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

    * To remove blackheads, steam for 5 mins and exfoliate immediately.

    * Rub vaseline on your eyelashes every night. Smear it in between every single lash and all around your lash line. If you do this every day, it will eventually make your lashes grow in faster and softer.

    * Blowing on your nail polish to dry them decreases shine and dulls them. Instead, soak your nails in ice water after your done and if you must, use your blow dryer on low, cool setting just to blow off the water. Now don't touch anything!

    * Pour a tablespoonful of honey into a small bowl. Add two teaspoons of sugar and mix well. Now scoop up all of the mixture with your fingers and massage well into your hands for a few minutes. Sounds yucky but feels great! Rinse and apply hand lotion. Soft! Has anyone tried any of these?? does any really really work??

    • ANSWER:
      I've tried these and they work-
      * for shiny hair, wash off your shampoo/conditioner with cold water
      * if you don't have electronic eyelash curler, heat your normal curler under a hairdryer before using it. it works much better.
      * if you have dry cuticles, rub them with lip balm
      * roll the mascara brush as your putin it on, it avoids clumps
      * for bigger eyes, apply darker eyeliner on the outer corner of your eyes and brighter eyeliner on the inner corner of your eyes
      * a great way to make your perfume last is by spraying it into your hands and rubbing it on your hair. your hair doesn’t sweat so the scent will last all day
      * no matter how dry your lips is. don't lick it! trust me it'll just make it worse!
      * after you have done all your makeup, take some shimmery white eyeshadow and put a tiny bit on the inner corners or your eyes. It really makes them POP!
      * Rub vaseline on your eyelashes every night. Smear it in between every single lash and all around your lash line. If you do this every day, it will eventually make your lashes grow in faster and softer.
      * To minimize the appearance of a pimple, hold ice on it for two minutes. It brings the swelling and redness down.
      * After applying lipstick, stick your thumb in your mouth, and then slowly pull it out. This removes any lipstick from the inside rim of your lips so you don't get lipstick on your teeth.

      And these are one's that I tried and they didn't work-
      * use tooth paste on any zits to make the swelling go down and make it less red
      * for an overall glow n radiance to your face, mix honey and milk until it's creamy. wash your face with hot water to open pores. apply the mixture avoiding the T area of your face. wait for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

      Yep. (: All the one's that I didn't list I haven't tried.

  17. QUESTION:
    Great beauty tips for girls!?
    Well, as girls its natural for us to feel pretty. Since there are alot of beauty tip questions I decided to put up some good tips. Enjoy!! :)

    * put lotion on your hands and feet at night and wear gloves n socks to sleep. wake up wih super soft hands and feet!

    * lightly brush your lips with a toothbrush and put vaseline for soft lips.

    * for shiny hair, wash off your shampoo/conditioner with cold water

    * use tooth paste on any zits to make the swelling go down and make it less red

    * instead of purchasing expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions

    * to soften your skin and minimize pores, apply beaten egg yolk to your face and let dry for 10 minutes, then rinse

    * if you don't have electronic eyelash curler, heat your normal curler under a hairdryer before using it. it works much better.

    * if you have dry cuticles, rub them with lip balm

    * a great way to make your perfume last is by spraying it into your hands and rubbing it on your hair. your hair doesn’t sweat so the scent will last all day

    * to get rid of annoying eyebags, put a metal spoon into ice cold water and press it gently against your eyes.

    * for bigger eyes, apply darker eyeliner on the outer corner of your eyes and brighter eyeliner on the innercorner of your eyes

    * To make lips bigger put clear lip gloss in the middle of ur lips.

    * to make beautiful temporary curls, wash your hair at night and braid them while it's wet. then go sleep. you will see the result the next morning when u untie your braids!

    * Rub a dry body brush in circular motions on your stomach and legs everyday before you shower. This increases the circulation in you body and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.

    * roll the mascara brush as your putin it on, it avoids clumps

    * Soak cloth with hot water (the hottest that you can stand. Be careful though) then put over face for 10 minutes. Then quickly put a cleanser over your face. (Clean & Clear and Noxzema foaming wash are good cleansers) Leave on for 3-4 minutes then wash with ice cold water. This will open your pores, clean them, and then close them. You'll see results within a week.

    * If you have green eyes, wear purple shadow because it brings the color out
    If you have blue eyes wear brown because it brings the color out
    If you have blue/green eyes , wear a mix of both.

    * After applying lipstick, stick your thumb in your mouth, and then slowly pull it out. This removes any lipstick from the inside rim of your lips so you don't get lipstick on your teeth.

    * To minimize the appearance of a pimple, hold ice on it for two minutes. It brings the swelling and redness down.

    * before bed add a tiny bit of honey and some water in the palm of your hand and spread it across your face, avoiding the T zone. smooth and soft face int he morning

    * Dont bite the skin around your nails, this causes your nails to look bigger

    * If you have big lips, use muted colours such as purples, browns and bronzes.
    If you have small lips, avoid dark colours.

    * no matter how dry your lips is. don't lick it! trust me it'll just make it worse!

    * after you have done all your makeup, take some shimmery white eyeshadow and put a tiny bit on the inner corners or your eyes. It really makes them POP!

    * Everynight an hour before you go to bed, drink 3/4 of a pint of water mixed with 1/4 of a pint of lemon juice. Once you are done, drink a glass of ice water, then go pee. This will help clear your complexion.

    * for an overall glow n radiance to your face, mix honey and milk until it's creamy. wash your face with hot water to open pores. apply the mixture avoiding the T area of your face. wait for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

    * To remove blackheads, steam for 5 mins and exfoliate immediately.

    * Rub vaseline on your eyelashes every night. Smear it in between every single lash and all around your lash line. If you do this every day, it will eventually make your lashes grow in faster and softer.

    * Blowing on your nail polish to dry them decreases shine and dulls them. Instead, soak your nails in ice water after your done and if you must, use your blowdryer on low, cool setting just to blow off the water. Now don't touch anything!

    * Pour a tablespoonful of honey into a small bowl. Add two teaspoons of sugar and mix well. Now scoop up all of the mixture with your fingers and massage well into your hands for a few minutes. Sounds yucky but feels great! Rinse and apply hand lotion. Soft!
    haha i got these off a website
    haha i got these off a website
    but they're still good :)

    • ANSWER:
      Thank you so much for these tips. :]
      x

  18. QUESTION:
    Anyone want beauty tips :) found some things. ?
    I copied this from some other girl, but I thought other people might want to read them too, so none of the credit goes to me. :)
    Well, as girls its natural for us to feel pretty. Since there are alot of beauty tip questions I decided to put up some good tips. Enjoy!! :)

    * put lotion on your hands and feet at night and wear gloves n socks to sleep. wake up wih super soft hands and feet!

    * lightly brush your lips with a toothbrush and put vaseline for soft lips.

    * for shiny hair, wash off your shampoo/conditioner with cold water

    * use tooth paste on any zits to make the swelling go down and make it less red

    * instead of purchasing expensive facial scrubs, use a small handful of regular white sugar. just lather up your face with a cleanser, then scrub in the sugar using your finger tips in small circular motions

    * to soften your skin and minimize pores, apply beaten egg yolk to your face and let dry for 10 minutes, then rinse

    * if you don't have electronic eyelash curler, heat your normal curler under a hairdryer before using it. it works much better.

    * if you have dry cuticles, rub them with lip balm

    * a great way to make your perfume last is by spraying it into your hands and rubbing it on your hair. your hair doesn’t sweat so the scent will last all day

    * to get rid of annoying eyebags, put a metal spoon into ice cold water and press it gently against your eyes.

    * for bigger eyes, apply darker eyeliner on the outer corner of your eyes and brighter eyeliner on the innercorner of your eyes

    * To make lips bigger put clear lip gloss in the middle of ur lips.

    * to make beautiful temporary curls, wash your hair at night and braid them while it's wet. then go sleep. you will see the result the next morning when u untie your braids!

    * Rub a dry body brush in circular motions on your stomach and legs everyday before you shower. This increases the circulation in you body and helps reduce the appearance of cellulite.

    * roll the mascara brush as your putin it on, it avoids clumps

    * Soak cloth with hot water (the hottest that you can stand. Be careful though) then put over face for 10 minutes. Then quickly put a cleanser over your face. (Clean & Clear and Noxzema foaming wash are good cleansers) Leave on for 3-4 minutes then wash with ice cold water. This will open your pores, clean them, and then close them. You'll see results within a week.

    * If you have green eyes, wear purple shadow because it brings the color out
    If you have blue eyes wear brown because it brings the color out
    If you have blue/green eyes , wear a mix of both.

    * After applying lipstick, stick your thumb in your mouth, and then slowly pull it out. This removes any lipstick from the inside rim of your lips so you don't get lipstick on your teeth.

    * To minimize the appearance of a pimple, hold ice on it for two minutes. It brings the swelling and redness down.

    * before bed add a tiny bit of honey and some water in the palm of your hand and spread it across your face, avoiding the T zone. smooth and soft face int he morning

    * Dont bite the skin around your nails, this causes your nails to look bigger

    * If you have big lips, use muted colours such as purples, browns and bronzes.
    If you have small lips, avoid dark colours.

    * no matter how dry your lips is. don't lick it! trust me it'll just make it worse!

    * after you have done all your makeup, take some shimmery white eyeshadow and put a tiny bit on the inner corners or your eyes. It really makes them POP!

    * Everynight an hour before you go to bed, drink 3/4 of a pint of water mixed with 1/4 of a pint of lemon juice. Once you are done, drink a glass of ice water, then go pee. This will help clear your complexion.

    * for an overall glow n radiance to your face, mix honey and milk until it's creamy. wash your face with hot water to open pores. apply the mixture avoiding the T area of your face. wait for 30 minutes and wash off with cold water.

    * To remove blackheads, steam for 5 mins and exfoliate immediately.

    * Rub vaseline on your eyelashes every night. Smear it in between every single lash and all around your lash line. If you do this every day, it will eventually make your lashes grow in faster and softer.

    * Blowing on your nail polish to dry them decreases shine and dulls them. Instead, soak your nails in ice water after your done and if you must, use your blowdryer on low, cool setting just to blow off the water. Now don't touch anything!

    * Pour a tablespoonful of honey into a small bowl. Add two teaspoons of sugar and mix well. Now scoop up all of the mixture with your fingers and massage well into your hands for a few minutes. Sounds yucky but feels great! Rinse and apply hand lotion. Soft!

    • ANSWER:
      To add to the honey part you mentioned-

      I used my sister's towel and I started breaking out really bad! I had zits all over my face.. so I heard from a site that if you mix honey and water and sugar together and lather it on the zit, it will make the zit disappear.. I did that & my zits were gone in a day!

  19. QUESTION:
    How can I lose 2 stone in 8 weeks?
    I would really like to lose 2 stone (28lbs) in 8 weeks. I am going on holiday at the beginning of August and would like to ideally lose 3 stone in total, but I'd like to lose the first two in 8 weeks just so its gone and done with. Im 5'8 and about 13 stone so I do have the weight to lose so Im thinking it should come off relatively easy with hard work.
    Basically I am going to eat fruit, low fat yoghurts, and salad and veg throughout the day, then have one main meal on the night which will be chicken and salad, or chicken and veg, or fish etc, no more than 450 calories. I will aim to eat no more than 1200 calories a day, maybe around 1000. And I will drink loads of water.
    I have just joined the gym and I am going to go for atleast an hour and a half 6 times a week, I have an exercise bike at home so I will use that when I have a spare 15 mins or so, also I live in the country so I can go for walks regularly, I also have arm weight thingys at home so I am gonna do them everynight before bed, and I would really really like to tone my thighs so Im going to start doing squats (I am thinking about 30 in the morning and 30 at night) and then increase over time. I also bought a body brush and I am gonna use that to help cellulite.
    Do you think that this will work? Can I lose the 2 stone in 8 weeks?

    • ANSWER:

  20. QUESTION:
    cellulite scare? or is it just me?
    So i just bent down to get something and my thighs looked like a had cellulite, or cottage cheese thights. they are perfectly fine how ever otherwise. but i just bent down and i was like ew that it really gross. what does it mean? i just read that to get rid of it or reduce the apppearence of it to...
    -Go on a home detox diet. This means eating lots of fruits and leafy greens. Make them organic when possible.
    -Avoid junk food, diet soda, processed food and saturated fats such as butter and animal fats.
    -Avoid toxins like excessive alcohol and cigarettes.
    -Drink a lot of water to hydrate your body and flush out toxins. Eight to ten glasses a day are recommended.
    -Brush your skin daily, preferably before bathing. The best is a Tampico Skin Brush (compare prices) made with natural agave plant fiber.
    -Maintain your healthiest weight. ( i am 5'3, fourteen, 115-low 120'svery slim)
    -Finish your daily shower with a cold rinse to tone your skin. (i do)
    should i do that or just not worry at all?

    • ANSWER:
      everybody has cellulite. it is normal. to help minimize the appearance of it exercising and eating healthy will help. going on a detox wont help, even if it did a little bit when you are done with the detox it will be as it was before. you dont have to go crazy about eating and exercising, if you are at a healthy weight and you get regular exercise (about 2 1/2 hrs a week) you are fine. rubbing the area in small circles with your fingers can help smooth it out. also you can get skin firming lotion which will help to firm and smooth the area, nivea has a really good one out that has had great reviews. heres the link
      http://www.niveausa.com/highlights/local_highlight/local_gbc2010challenge?deeplink_path=gbcsearch&deeplink_id=8993
      so basically to minimize the appearance try to eat healthy (dont go crazy over this though, if you want a cookie have a cookie just do everything in moderation your body needs some fat), try to get 2 1/2 hours of exercise a week, drinking lots of water has many benefits so i would recommend it, rub the area with your fingers in small circles, and try a skin firming lotion. all of these combined will definitely help to reduce the appearance. hope this helps you :)

  21. QUESTION:
    Do you ladies want to cheat a bit to Lise weight?! ?
    I discovered dry skin brushing literally like on the 1st of January. I literally saw results overnight! I love waking up in the morning, lifting up my shirt and seeing amazing results! I am 18 years old and only 13 lbs overweight. I am also a young mommy. So I've been doing this 2 weeks and I swear I've lost inches off my waist, not sure how many since I've never measured. I know I've lost about 3 pants size so far. Let me just say I DON'T workout, and I eat normal (whatever I want). I don't drink juice, sodas, or eat any type of junk food for fear of getting yellow teeth. 

    Dry brushing not only tightens skin, it removes toxins from the body which in return helps you lose weight. It also helps with stretch marks and scars. you can dry brush your whole body! I only do my stomach area though. 

    When I first started I would dry brush for only 5 min at night. But I read your supposed to do it for 10-15 min morning and night! Faster results are better anyway! 

    Your supposed to use a certain type of dry brush and it's supposed to be natural, but I bought one from the dollar store. It's actually more if a scrub, like to clean floors, bathrooms, kitchens. 

    When I brush, I brush clockwise, counter-clockwise, and towards my heart. It's amazing being able to see all the old skin fly right off like dust!
    I also mixed vicks vapor rub(works miracles on stretch marks), palmers tummy cocoa butter, and a spoon of olive oil after I scrub at night and sometimes I'll wrap it with Saran wrap sometimes not. 

    Dry skin brushing works miracles! I wanted plastic surgery but hope this gets rid of my problem 100%! 

    Oh yeah & it also works great for cellulite! Though I don't have any.

    I was using size 11 jeans for 2-3 years. Today I went to kohls & tried on 2 pants size 7! I used to be a 5 before ever gaining a pound!

    If anyone could give me a good women's forum or blog I'd appreciate it!

    • ANSWER:
      It doesn't sound right to me. No offense. If it works for you then that is great. I am on adipex and have lost 18lbs since Dec. 17th. By the way you can't get a tummy tuck or anything like that until you are done having children :)

  22. QUESTION:
    I'm 15 and thin and I have cellulite?! Please help me!!?
    Okay I'm 15 1/2 years old, 5'5 1/2, 107 pounds, and I dance 8 hours a week + practice time during the school year as well as downhill skiing in the winter and bike riding/hiking in the spring/summer.

    I have never been a body conscious girl as I have always been thin and in good shape but a few weeks ago I started to notice the occasional dimple in the back/side of my thighs when I was sitting with my legs crossed. I never even knew what cellulite was before but now I have it on my upper rear/side of my thighs and a bit on my butt! It's not severe, but it is definitely noticeable when I tense my butt or cross my legs.

    It is really upsetting to me because I'm a size 0 and in shape and I don't know why I have cellulite :( Other girls probably have a little too but I don't remember seeing it on anyone my age except for 2 other people who are both chubby and I want it to go away.

    So far I'm going for a 30 minute run/bike ride every day that I can (at least 5 days a week) and doing 30 minutes of strength training/toning (squats, lunges, deep plies, etc.) every day as well as a long bike ride on the weekend if I can. (I went for 3 hours yesterday) I'm also making sure to drink 8 glasses of plain water a day and trying to eat less fats/sugars and increase fruits and veggies. Like I'm limiting myself to one dessert/treat item a day and substituting dessert for a piece of fruit and eating fiber cereal with yogurt for breakfast, etc. I also have been massaging it in the shower and dry brushing every night. (I've only been doing this about 4 days so far but I plan to continue every day)

    How long will it take me to reduce/get rid of the cellulite? I know that every woman does have cellulite because that's the way our bodies store fat but I don't want it to be visible and when I wear short shorts or a bikini you can see it a little bit (I'm also pale with more translucent skin so you can see my veins and that makes it look worse) and it bothers me.

    Also can anyone recommend a good skin firming cream that I can use in addition to these things? And are there any supplements/certain foods that I can eat that will help it go away?

    Sorry this is so long.. this is just really eating away at my confidence and I so want for my legs to be smooth looking again
    Oh and has anyone tried Nivea goodbye cellulite gel-cream? If this works I'm interested in trying it

    • ANSWER:

  23. QUESTION:
    FACTS/MYTHS ABOUT CELLULITE?
    Does body fat or weight really effect whether or not you'll have cellulite? Aren't there very thin people who still have cellulite?
    *What are the best few things you can do to treat or prevent it? IE: Lots of water!! Exercise, diet, etc.?
    What about dry brushing the area?? Would you mind explaining exactly what that is or how you do that? Seems like, massaging the area would be most effective? ANY TIPS FROM EXPERIENCE ON WHAT "WORKS?" thank you

    • ANSWER:
      GREAT question. I HATE cellulite. I'm 21 and I have it. I feel like an 80 year old. So sad. It all depends on your genes. Things that cause cellulite: lack of water, lack of exercise, bad diet, bad metabolism

  24. QUESTION:
    What do men really think about women being air-brushed vs. real?
    I am curious as to what men think about this. Men are going to look, that's only biologically natural. I'm a beautiful woman. I'm not air-brushed photo-shopped.

    Which is more pleasing to the eye (what does that mean to a man: makes you 'hard'? or mean you want to 'bang' her?)

    WHICH WOULD YOU PREFER AND WHY?

    (A) picture of a sexy nude playboy/swimsuit model w/o imperfection who looked great before photo-shop. BUT no cellulite, no blemishes, waist made smaller, breasts enhanced, legs a teeny more slender or even a a little meat added... made more attractive. Do men realize this? I mean how much is/can be photo-shopped?

    (B) A photo (no photo shop) of a sexy nude or swimsuit, real-life 5'6 size 6 woman who exercises but has with a little cellulite behind her legs, a small tummy from having a baby, breasts a lil stretched but still Bs, long brown hair and pale aquamarine eyes? yes, she is beautiful. Body unaltered and natural.

    Are the pictures of models really more pleasing than a natural woman without any doctoring?

    Thanks :)
    Whoops! I mean US size 6. Me? 35-27-38. Sorry...my first time posting and I guess I wasn't looking closely enough when I clicked on UK instead of USA.

    • ANSWER:
      well lets start with the fact that you dont get much more manly than me.

      I like woman and what you are referring to are models. let me repeat that models. models of real women.
      snapshots in time, not the multitasking real women you see each day on the bus, serving behind a counter

      and now here is the bad news for you. Men look at pictures of models as fantasy. I dont care how beautiful you think you are, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and I see fantastic ladies of all sizes and ages walking around every day - many would be miss world if they had the time.

      so to answer your question, give me the girl next door every time over some posed plastic mannequin

      oh and btw - good luck with being beautiful - it will pass.

  25. QUESTION:
    Do you think its wrong for celebs to be airbrushed in photos?
    Hi I was reading the news yesterday about a photo of a celeb that wasnt air brushed got leaked out over the internet and showed the celeb with cellulite etc and it made me think that when we see all these celebs with perfect skin and bodies tit is all fake but women are made to think that these celebs are perfect in everyway and acutally go out and buy all this stuff like excercise equipment and cosmetic products to actually think that this is going to improve there looks when in natural fact no one is that perfect. So all this stuff we go out and buy that is advertised by a celeb has no chance on working, so we mayswell save our money and stop trying so hard to be perfect as no one is.

    I personally think it is wrong for a celeb to be airbrushed, as when we see them in films we like them for the acting, or doing whatever they do, so what does it matter how they look ?

    No wonder my so many women and girls have low self esteem and other issues like trying to look as perfect as a celeb in all the magazines not knowing that they are air brushed all over the place.

    We could all be beautiful with the help of air brushing but it just doesnt happen.

    Here is a link to celebs before and after airbrushed photos I think most of the celebs are naturally beautiful so dont need it anyways.
    http://www.hemmy.net/2007/05/25/celebrities-before-and-after-photoshop/

    It annoyes me too when a bloke like a boyfriend or hubby comments on how a celeb looks in a certain photo, as its air brushed and that they really dont look like that in real life, and I just get looked at like Im stupid as if this real looking perfect person exsist lol when its all just make up and lights and airbrushing. It then make you think I wish I could be like that etc when there is no need to feel that way

    I wonder how many pin ups blokes would have up on there wall if the photoes werent airbrushed with all the cellulite, fat and stretchmarks are on show like us normal women are judge for lol

    • ANSWER:
      I don't think its fair as a lot of people look at these celebs and punish themselves for not being able to look the same. That said, I don't think airbrushing will go away but how about if the article stated underneath that the pictures were airbrushed? Maybe people would feel better? Who knows?
      I think its especially bad when you see an advert for length enhancing mascara and then the small print says, 'advert made using false inserts and enhanced in post production' Its false advertising and coning people into buying a product that doesn't work like its promised to do!
      But again I doubt things will change! It's big business and there's lots of money to be made.


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