Cellulite is surrounded by myths.  There are many misleading “facts” about cellulite that have led women to desperately try to get rid of or avoid getting cellulite only to end up with it gracing their back sides.  Weeding through the myths and spelling out the facts is important.  This way people can really know the whole truth about cellulite.

1. A myth that, at the time, seemed almost believable is that soda pop causes cellulite.  The theory was that the sodium in soda pop caused fat cells to swell thus producing cellulite.  This is not true.  Cellulite is fat cells, but they have become deformed and trapped close to the skin in connective tissue.

2. Another often accepted myth is that cellulite only happens to those over 40 years old.  While cellulite may be more apparent in older people because the skin thins out as we age, it can occur at any age.

3. Cellulite is often misunderstood, so it isn’t surprising that many people believe the myth that cellulite can only occur on the thighs and buttocks.  While this is the most common area for cellulite to occur, it can also appear on the arm, neck and stomach.

4. Perhaps one of the most common myths is that only over weight people get cellulite.  This myth, when debunked, can be devastating to those who are not over weight.  Unfortunately everyone has fat cells, even skinny people so they too are subject to cellulite.

5. A myth related to getting rid of cellulite is that dieting and exercise are good ways to get rid of cellulite.  This is untrue because of the make up of cellulite.  It is unlike other fat that through dieting and exercise can be burned by a person’s metabolism.  Cellulite is trapped in the connective tissue and is unaffected by metabolism.

These five myths are most often associated with cellulite.  Some of these myths have even been used to sell products that say they will prevent or cure cellulite.  Knowing the difference between myths and facts can help people deal better with cellulite.

Acne is a problem that almost everyone has faced throughout their lifetime.  It seems to occur at the worst times and sometimes never goes away at all.  There are many products on the market targeted to clearing up acne, but perhaps the best cures are found in the kitchen right at home.  Home cures for acne have no medical backing and no fancy packaging, but many people swear by them.  The following lists different remedies, listed by category.  Many ingredients can be found at the grocery store.  Some ingredients may be found at health food stores.

Drinks:

Nettle tea.  Drink four cups per day of this herbal tea.
Water.  Drink eight cups per day.
Wheatgrass juice. Drink throughout the day.

Rubs/Astringents:

Aloe Vera juice. Apply two times a day to speed healing of acne.

A mixture of ground orange peel and water.  Apply to acne.

Cucumber. Ground pieces and apply to acne.

Garlic. Rub on acne.

Nutmeg.  Mix ground nutmeg with milk and apply to acne.

Lemon juice and cinnamon.  Mix lemon juice with equal parts of ground cinnamon and apply to acne.

Papaya juice. Apply to acne to reduce swelling.

Masks:

Tomato. Mash and apply to acne for 1 hour then wash off.

Pomegranate.  Roast and powder.  Mix with lime juice and apply to acne.

Sesame seeds.  Ground and mix with water.  Apply to acne to
reduce swelling.

Salt and vinegar.  Mix into a paste.  Apply to acne for 30
minutes and wash off.

Honey and cinnamon.  Mix into a paste and apply.  Keep on
overnight and wash off in the morning.

Many of the ingredients used in these home remedies are herbs or other natural products that have been shown in studies to help with inflammation, have drying properties or to draw out impurities.  Home remedies are tried and true recipes that have worked for many people.  If a person does not have an allergy to an ingredient than nothing is lost in trying.  Acne home remedies can help a person save countless dollars over their drugstore counterparts.