Although cellulite, also known as orange peel syndrome, isn’t a disease and poses no danger to human health, many people find it aesthetically displeasing and want to get rid of it or at least reduce its appearance. Popular topical cellulite treatments include massage oils, body scrubs and body wrap creams, such as Coffee & Chocolate Body Wrap Cream by YAKA.
Body wraps are one of the most popular DIY anticellulite treatments. They are designed to make the skin smoother, reducing the appearance of cellulite. Some also claim to rid your body of toxins and even promise a loss of several inches from your thighs.
A body wrap treatment includes applying a nutrient-rich formula (usually in the form of a body cream) to your body, wrapping each area with plastic film or special cloth bandages, and relaxing for about half an hour to allow the formula to work its magic. There are plenty of DIY body wrap recipes online, but if you’re not a fan of home-made treatments, you can buy a body wrap cream that already contains all necessary active ingredients.
For example, Ukrainian beauty brand YAKA has created Coffee & Chocolate Body Wrap Cream that is designed to reduce the appearance of cellulite, making the skin soft and velvety smooth. When used regularly, the cream makes cellulite less visible and improves body contour.
The product is formulated with a powerful blend of natural ingredients that include caffeine, coffee extract, coconut oil, olive oil and shea butter. Working together, they produce an excellent anticellulite effect as well as keep the skin nourished and hydrated.
Coffee extract and caffeine are valued for their toning, rejuvenating and antioxidant effect. They improve microcirculation and skin cell metabolism, improve skin elasticity and firmness, help to reduce subcutaneous fat and therefore make cellulite less visible, and prevent premature skin ageing by protecting the skin from free radicals.
Coconut oil, shea butter and olive oil belong to the most widely used cosmetic oils. Each of them has a unique fatty acid composition. Coconut oil is rich in saturated fats, primarily lauric acid, myristic acid and palmitic acid. Shea butter contains oleic acid, stearic acid, linoleic acid and palmitic acid. Olive oil is composed of oleic acid, linoleic acid and palmitic acid. In addition, it is a great source of vitamins E and K.
Carrier oils actively nourish and moisturise the skin, making it soft and supple. They prevent dehydration, stimulate collagen and elastin synthesis in the epidermis, boost skin regeneration and renewal, protect the skin from the environment.
Other natural ingredients that can be found in YAKA’s body wrap cream are kaolin (white clay) and panthenol. Kaolin has exfoliating and detoxifying ingredients. It removes dead cells from the skin surface, helps to get rid of toxins and improves lymph drainage. Panthenol (provitamin B5) is a moisturising and regenerative agent.
To reduce the appearance of cellulite, you need to make body wraps several times a week (for example, every other day) for two to five weeks (or a total of 8 to 15 procedures). After that, take a break for a couple of months and then repeat the course if you notice any new signs of cellulite.
To ensure the cream works best, take a shower before you apply it. Clean and scrub your skin thoroughly, then pat it dry with a towel. Apply a thin layer of the cream to the areas that need special attention (for example, thighs, buttocks, stomach). Massage your skin for a couple of minutes, wrap it in plastic wrap and put on some warm clothes. Leave the cream for 15–30 minutes, unwrap and rinse with warm water. Your skin will feel incredibly soft and smooth right after the treatment.
You can buy Coffee & Chocolate Body Wrap Cream by YAKA in our online shop Organic Store. We also offer other anticellulite products (oils, lotions, bath salts, body scrubs, body butters, soap bars) produced by various brands, including Mayur, Agor, Green Pharmacy, Planeta Organica, Flora Secret, and others.
Anticellulite Products in Our Store
Cococare100% Cocoa Butter Stick, 28 g |
Flora SecretAnti-Cellulite Body Oil, 60 ml |
YAKACoffee & Chocolate Body Wrap Cream, 300 ml |