How each active ingredient works based on the causes of cellulite:
Step 1: LipoSmooth Body Polish exfoliates surface skin cells to soften and improve skin texture. Key ingredients- Sea Mineral Algae Extract, Walnut Shell, Apricot Kernel Oil, Sweet Almond Oil
Step 2: LipoTherm Contour Cream improves skin smoothness diminishing the dimpled appearance of cellulite while slimming the body. Key ingredients- Wild Yam Extract, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) Essential Fatty Acids-EFAs (omega 3,6), Guarana Seed Extract, Caffeine, Acetyl Carnitine, Rosemary Leaf Oil, Geranium Oil.
Wild Yam Extract is a phytonutrient obtained by extracting diosgenin from wild yams that provides a progesterone-like function in cell tissue. The hips and thighs are the most common target for cellulite, and how this fat is utilized depends on both metabolic and hormonal needs. Cellulite is a condition in females induced by the hormone estrogen. Since males have relatively little estrogen, they have very little cellulite. Estrogen stimulates the formation of new adipocytes (fat cells) from preadipocytes. As well, estrogen activates fibroblasts to produce collagenase, which breaks down connective tissue around fat deposits resulting in retained fat expanding upward.
Niacin (Vitamin B3) is a vasodilator that causes capillary dilation and increased circulation. When applied it creates a natural warm, rosy flush on the skin. The accumulation of fat cells inhibits microcirculation causing an inflammatory response that contributes to the formation of cellulite. Inflammation causes toxin build contributing to unhealthy cells and stiffening of collagen fibers.
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that promotes the body’s ability to produce glutathione inside cells, the building blocks of the immune system. Alpha Lipoic Acid stabilizes blood sugar levels, prevents glycation or the abnormal attachment of sugar to protein that causes cross-linking of collagen making it stiff and inflexible and recycles Vitamin C and E giving these antioxidants more lasting effects to fight cellular free radical attacks. As we age, nutrients like ALA decline. They also decline due to processed foods, environmental toxins and lifestyle behaviors, e.g. smoking, lack of exercise.
Essential Fatty Acids-EFAs (Omega 3 & 6) are life sustaining nutritional oils that among other important functions, control and reduce cellular inflammation and provide structural support for the outer walls or cell plasma membranes to keep them fluid and pliable.
Guarana Seed Extract, Caffeine, Acetyl Carnitine are natural stimulants that trigger the body to burn fat for energy (lipolysis), depleting fat reserves throughout the body.
Rosemary leaf Oil, Geranium Oil stimulate the lymphatic system and boost the immune system.
