Q:
What is cellulite?
A. Cellulite is dimpled or orange-peel appearance
of skin typically in the hips, thighs and buttocks.
| Skin
with cellulite |
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Topographical
image of the skin’s surface. |
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Q:
What causes cellulite?
A. No one knows for sure what
causes it, but there are several theories:
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The primary theory states that cellulite
dimples appear when superficial fat deposits
under the skin swell up and push into
the dermis, causing the orange-peel appearance. |
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Connective tissues
stiffen and contract, tugging down where
they connect to the skin’s surface,
creating a dimple. |
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Excess fluid builds
up beneath the dermis; this swelling contributes
to the orange-peel appearance. |
Contrary to popular belief, cellulite
is not related to obesity since it occurs in
overweight, normal and thin women.
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Q:
How does the TimeWise® Cellu-Shape™
Contouring System help reduce visible cellulite?
A. The TimeWise® Cellu-Shape™ Contouring
System works day and night
to fight cellulite with an advanced multitargeted
approach.
This powerful mix of ingredients, including botanicals,
levels out lumps and bumps and leaves skin feeling
perfectly hydrated all day. And there’s
no need for any heavy-duty rubbing – just
gently massage into skin. Extensive testing in
our Mary Kay Skin Care Laboratory found that the
innovative ingredients:
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Reduce the amount of cellulite-causing
cells. |
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Stimulate cellular
activity. |
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Strengthen the skin’s
support system so cells are less able to
cause dimpling on the surface. |
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Improve microcirculation
which contributes to the firming and toning
process. |
TimeWise® Cellu-Shape™
Daytime Body Moisturizer is a supercharged
formula that stimulates cellular activity, significantly
increases the skin’s hydration level and
begins the firming and toning process to help
deliver the most dramatic results.
TimeWise® Cellu-Shape™ Nighttime
Body Gel takes advantage of the time
that your body naturally uses to rest, rebuild
and repair. This formula completes the firming
and toning process, strengthening the skin’s
support system in problem areas so the visible
signs of cellulite are minimized. This product
also moisturizes skin so it feels silky-smooth
to the touch.
The sooner you start using it, the faster you’ll
start to see the results.
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Q:
What are the powerful results seen during clinical
and consumer testing?
A. After 12 weeks, 7 out of 10 women had less
visible cellulite and lost up to 1/2 inch on
each thigh!††
††Those
are the powerful results a dermatologist saw
in a 12-week clinical study in an independent
laboratory.
Topographical images of the skin's surface based
on a 12-week clinical study.
These dramatic benefits were also seen during
clinical testing:
After
4 weeks, 81% of women had firmer skin. |
After
8 weeks, 70% of women had skin with greater
elasticity. |
| After
12 weeks, 100% of women had smoother skin.
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In addition to the benefits seen by dermatologists
in clinical testing, consumer testing revealed
that 6 out of 10 women saw skin that was significantly
firmer, smoother and more toned in just
3 weeks.
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Q:
How do I apply the TimeWise® Cellu-Shape™
Contouring System products?
A: In the morning, apply TimeWise® Cellu-Shape™
Daytime Body Moisturizer over entire body just
like you would any other body moisturizer, avoiding
the face.
In the evening, apply TimeWise® Cellu-Shape™
Nighttime Body Gel to cellulite-prone areas.
These might include thighs, hips, buttocks,
stomach and upper arms.
There’s no need for heavy-duty rubbing.
Gently massage the products into the skin as
you would any other body lotion. These products
provide hours of moisturization. However, if
you choose to apply an additional moisturizer,
wait until after you’ve applied the TimeWise®
Cellu-Shape™ Contouring System products.
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