How to Hide Cellulite and Be Confident in Your Own Skin

Many women are affected by cellulite. With an orange peel-like texture, it's not pretty. In fact, it's probably what causes you to reconsider wearing certain clothes and showing a little skin at the beach this summer. But while cellulite is difficult to get rid of, it's a lot easier to hide cellulite. And by hiding these unsightly dimples, you can improve your confidence and slip into that revealing swimsuit. From making sure you hydrate to donning figure-enhancing shapewear, discover how to hide cellulite so that you can feel confident in your own skin.

Book a Massage

Schedule a massage to boost circulation and give your skin a healthy glow. Regular massages are fantastic, even if you give yourself a dry brushing or gentle rub down with oil or lotion after a shower. However, for the full effect, try a cupping massage or a Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) massage. A bit more aggressive, these massage techniques are meant to detox your body. After a massage, a masseuse will also remind you to drink plenty of water. Here's why:

Drink Tons of Water

When you're dehydrated, cellulite is more pronounced. It reveals itself more in the butt and legs, especially. Instead, make sure you drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. A good goal is to drink eight glasses of water per day. These fluids will help your body appear a bit less dimpled and shriveled, allowing your skin to bounce back and be more elastic.

Wear Shapewear

Various shapewear can drastically improve the cellulite texture into a smoother, more aesthetically pleasing look. Our capri shaper leggings compress areas to trim down waists and cellulite noticeable on thighs with slimming SkinFuse ® technology fabric. Seamless, it fits beneath dresses and pants and is perfect for daily wear, offering 24-hour comfort. Leggings are a wonderful way to hide cellulite easily. However, not all leggings are created equal. Slimming leggings are better suited to slim down and decrease the dimples and creases cellulite causes. These types of leggings are certain to provide the compression you need through a stretchable thick fabric. And when it comes to clothes, try to stay away from lighter hues, which are less forgiving. Instead, wear dark hues or black.

Wear Black

Black is a sexy, slimming color on anyone. But it works wonders for hiding cellulite, too. Whether it's a bodycon style dress, long leggings or a swimsuit, black and dark hues cover up uneven areas around the hips and butt. The cellulite is concealed almost totally.

Apply Self-Tanner

For fair-skinned women, cellulite can appear even more exaggerated. Darker skin tones are actually much better at hiding cellulite, so why not take a tip from this. Applying a self-tanner can temporarily reduce the appearance of cellulite. For the best coverage, apply your self-tanner lotion to areas where cellulite is most prominent, using a misting spray to even out the areas so it appears more natural. Speaking of being more natural, we suggest using an all-natural, non-toxic tanner, also, to be kind to your skin and the environment.

Apply Firming Creams

Firming creams do, in fact, minimize cellulite-if only temporarily. While they really just make cellulite disappear for a while, there are countless options from which to choose. Silicone will help fill in dimples, giving a smoother skin. Some products also have ingredients such as grape extract, shiitake mushrooms, shea butter and wheat proteins, which tighten the skin as well.

Perform Lower Body Exercises

Following an exercise routine can also reduce the appearance of cellulite. In fact, it may do more than simply hide it. By developing firm muscles, you are guaranteed to pull your skin back in, which gets rid of that dimpled cottage cheese look. While there are many ways you can tone your muscles, we suggest lower body exercises such as squats and lunges to target cellulite problem areas directly. To do a squat, stand with your feet a hip's width apart, and as you squat down, stick your butt out far past your knees. The trick here is not to extend past your ankles and hold the position. Repeat this a dozen times and perform three sessions. The best thing about these exercises is that you can do them in your own home, without investing in equipment.

Be Confident

Lastly, be confident in your own skin and with your body. Be gentle with it and love your curves. While cellulite can be hard to eliminate, especially when genetics play a role, never let it get you down or make you feel less gorgeous and beautiful. There is only one of you, so be #UniqueLikeYou.