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6 Ways to Keep Cellulite From Ruining Your Summer

Suffering from cottage cheese thighs? You're not alone. See what you can (and can't) do about pesky cellulite
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Turn to Self Tanner
One of the easiest temporary fixes for cellulite is something you may already be using: self tanner. Although cellulite is a texture issue, it's much less noticeable on darker skin. Before you slip into your bikini, apply a self tanner like ULTA Instant Bronze Sunless Tanning, $12.99, to disguise dimples in a snap. To build a more gradual tan over the summer, try Jane Iredale Tantasia Self Tanner and Bronzer, $36, a bronzer and tanner in one that slowly builds into a tanner over three days.

Body makeup, like M.A.C. Face & Body Foundation, $28, can also do the trick. Aim for a shade that's slightly darker than your skin tone and be sure to apply all over -- not just in one area. Blend, and top it off with a setting powder to keep everything in place.

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Break a Sweat
Cellulite is just another form of fat, so you shouldn't treat it any differently than you would a muffin top. Aim for 30 minutes of cardio, and don't shy away from strength training. According to Bowe, the more muscle definition a woman has, the less visible her cellulite. When you work your muscles, you also strengthen the elasticity of your connective tissues, which can help prevent additional cellulite formation.

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Eat Smarter
Whenever exercise is involved, a healthy diet isn't far behind. Fight fat and cellulite by giving your eating habits a makeover. Load up on your fruits, veggies and fiber, and try to cut out refined grain products, like white rice and white bread; focus on whole grains instead. Watch your sugar intake to avoid storing even more fat, and stay away from high-sodium foods to avoid bloating. Staying hydrated will also help prevent water retention while boosting your metabolism and encouraging weight loss.

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Perk Up Your Skin With Caffeine
Before you break the bank on miracle creams that claim to completely delete cellulite from your life, remember: there is no cure. Still, cellulite creams can temporarily make your skin look smoother. Bowe recommends keeping an eye out for caffeine on the list of ingredients. Studies have shown that topical caffeine can temporarily shrink fat cells, and narrow blood vessels to remove water from the skin for a tightening effect.

Try BioElixia BodyShaper Cellulite Contour Crème, $59, or antioxidant-packed Shea Moisture Complex Body Lotion, $9.99, for a fruity summer refresher. If a dream cream is more your thing, slather on Lierac Body-Slim Night, $59, before you hit the hay.

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Take a Spa Day
Instead of stressing out over cellulite, treat yourself to a spa day. According to Bowe, massages can temporarily diminish the look of dimpled skin because they stimulate circulation and help remove excess fluid from the skin -- much like many cellulite creams, but a thousand times more relaxing. Massages also temporarily loosen the connective bands underneath your skin (the tennis racket strings) making the dimpling a little smoother. Check your local spas for medical massages or ones designed for cellulite reduction, or DIY a relaxing massage at home. Start small with Bliss FatGirlSoap Massage Bar, $19, a massager-soap hybrid that's formulated with caffeine and peppermint, or invest in a battery-powered product like Bliss FatGirlSlim Lean Machine, $145.

BY ERICA SMITH | AUG 16, 2016 | SHARES
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