Anti-Cellulite Body Gel

Description

My story

This anti-cellulite gel was created almost four years ago. During a period when I was intensively studying the mechanisms of cellulite formation, microcirculation, fluid retention and changes that occur in the dermis and hypodermis. At that time, I did not want to develop another product that would only “cool”, tighten the skin for a few minutes or rely solely on caffeine and an instant effect. I was interested in what was actually happening in the tissue; why legs become heavy, why there is a feeling of water retention, why the structure of the skin changes over time and why cellulite is a much more complex topic than aesthetics alone. I did not want one active ingredient to have a “good price”, I wanted it to have everything that could help. And I ordered all the active ingredients, from one of my favorite manufacturers.

This is how a formulation was created that combines active ingredients aimed at several different mechanisms: lipolysis, microcirculation, lymphatic drainage, tissue fibrosis and the quality of the dermal matrix. The formulation contains microalgae that act on the metabolic activity of adipocytes, fisetin and frambinone that participate in the processes of lipolysis and reduction of lipogenesis, maca that acts on fibrosis and skin tone, and complexes of boar, citrus and goldfish that support microcirculation, drainage and the feeling of lightness in the legs.

And then that product was left aside. Almost forgotten. Not because I didn’t believe in it, but because we often develop products long before we start to truly live them ourselves.

In recent months, I have returned to training, exercise and a more active lifestyle. Not from the idea of ​​”fighting cellulite”, but from the need to feel good in my own body again, because I did not want the fact of entering perimenopause to cause any limitations. Quite the opposite. And that is when I reached for this formulation again. After training. In the evening. In moments when my legs need massage, drainage, a sense of circulation and relief and recovery.

And I realized how differently I view this product today. Not as an “anti-cellulite gel”.

But as a product that accompanies a woman’s body through fatigue, stagnation, sitting, hormonal changes, lack of movement and moments when we simply want to feel lightness in our own body again. Because sometimes the biggest change comes not from the desire to hide something, but from the decision to start taking care of ourselves again. That’s exactly what I wish for each of you.

More about the action

LIPOUT™, a biotechnological active obtained from the microalgae Tisochrysis lutea , acts to increase the metabolic activity of adipocytes and stimulate β-oxidation of fatty acids. Activation of mitochondrial activity leads to increased energy consumption and more efficient combustion of released fatty acids, thereby contributing to the reduction of adipose tissue volume and the redefinition of body contours.

Drainage and microcirculation action is ensured by the synergy of LEGACTIF™ and DRENALIP™ complexes containing extracts of wild boar ( Ruscus aculeatus ), lemon ( Citrus limon ), goldenrod ( Solidago virgaurea ) and astragalus ( Astragalus membranaceus ). Ruscogenin and citrus flavonoids have a venotonic and vasoprotective effect, reduce capillary permeability and improve microcirculation and lymphatic drainage. As a result, there is a reduction in edema, stagnation of interstitial fluid and local retention of metabolic products in the tissue. This effect is especially important in fibro-edematous cellulite, where disturbed microcirculation and hypoxia additionally promote inflammatory and fibrotic processes.

MACALINE®, an active ingredient rich in maca ( Lepidium meyenii ) polyphenols, acts simultaneously on lipolysis and skin biomechanics. In vitro data show an increase in lipolysis up to 129% with a simultaneous decrease in lipogenesis and fibrotic markers such as fibronectin and collagen I in adipocytes. Macaline additionally stimulates the synthesis of collagen I and decorin in the dermis, improves the firmness and elasticity of the skin and protects the extracellular matrix from degradation. Clinical studies have shown a reduction in the volume of the thighs, an improvement in microcirculation and an increase in skin tone and elasticity after regular use.

Thanks to the synergistic action of the active ingredients, the gel works on multiple levels:

• stimulates lipolysis and fatty acid oxidation
• reduces adipogenesis and triglyceride accumulation
• improves microcirculation and lymphatic drainage
• helps reduce edema
• strengthens the dermal matrix and increases skin elasticity
• contributes to smoothing the surface of the skin and redefining the silhouette

The result is a visible reduction in cellulite-related irregularities, smoother and firmer skin, and improved skin texture and tone, along with a feeling of lighter and less swollen legs.

What active ingredients does the Anti-Cellulite Gel contain?

PROVISLIM™ — lipolytic and anti-adipogenic action

PROVISLIM™ contains fisetin and frambinone (raspberry ketones) in a propanediol base. Fisetin is a flavonoid naturally present in fruits and vegetables, while frambinone is an aromatic compound characteristic of raspberries.

The mechanism of action is based on the regulation of adipocyte metabolism:

• stimulates lipolysis , i.e. the breakdown of triglycerides stored in adipocytes
• reduces lipogenesis by inhibiting the entry of glucose into adipocytes and the consequent synthesis of triglycerides
• inhibits adipogenesis , i.e. the maturation of preadipocytes into mature fat cells
• increases the metabolic activity of adipocytes and the mobilization of fatty acids

Frambinone is known for activating fat metabolism and increasing energy expenditure in adipocytes, while fisetin additionally has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and reduces oxidative stress associated with chronic inflammation of adipose tissue. Thus, PROVISLIM™ acts on the very metabolic basis of the formation of localized fat deposits and cellulite.

LIPOUT™ — activation of thermogenesis and “fat burning” effect

LIPOUT™ is a biotechnological active obtained from the microalgae Tisochrysis lutea .

Its mechanism of action is based on:

• increasing mitochondrial activity of adipocytes
• stimulation of β-oxidation of fatty acids
• increased energy consumption within adipocytes
• transformation of adipocytes towards a more metabolically active phenotype

In other words, LIPOUT™ not only acts on the release of fatty acids, but also on their local combustion. This is important because many lipolytic agents release fatty acids without their effective consumption. This activates energy metabolism and increases lipid oxidation within the cell.

The microalga Tisochrysis lutea is rich in bioactive lipids and antioxidant compounds that contribute to the metabolic remodeling of adipose tissue.

LEGACTIF™ — microcirculation and venous protection

LEGACTIF™ contains:

• wild boar ( Ruscus aculeatus )
• lemon ( Citrus limon )
• goldenrod ( Solidago virgaurea )

The mechanism of action is aimed at the microcirculation and capillary system:

• Ruscogenins from boar meat have a venotonic effect, increasing blood vessel tone and improving venous return.
• Lemon flavonoids (hesperidin, rutin, naringin) reduce capillary permeability and strengthen blood vessel walls
• Goldenseal has a draining and anti-edematous effect.

Cellulite often results in fluid stagnation, tissue hypoxia and poor microcirculation. LEGACTIF™ reduces fluid retention and improves tissue oxygen and nutrient supply, thereby reducing swelling and contributing to a smoother skin appearance.

DRENALIP™ — lymphatic drainage and decongestant effect

DRENALIP™ contains:

• wild boar ( Ruscus aculeatus )
• lemon ( Citrus limon )
• goldenrod ( Solidago virgaurea )
• astragalus ( Astragalus membranaceus )

The action is aimed at:

• stimulation of lymphatic drainage
• reducing edema and interstitial fluid retention
• improvement of microcirculation
• protection of blood vessels and reduction of inflammatory processes

Astragalus has an additional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect and contributes to the protection of the vascular endothelium. DRENALIP™ thus reduces tissue “congestion” and facilitates the elimination of metabolic products and free fatty acids released during lipolysis.

MACALINE® — anti-fibrotic, firming and remodeling action

MACALINE® is an active ingredient derived from maca ( Lepidium meyenii ) , a plant from the Peruvian Andes rich in polyphenols.

Its mechanism of action is extremely complex because it acts on multiple levels:

• stimulates lipolysis
• reduces lipogenesis
• increases mitochondrial activity of adipocytes
• reduces hypodermic fibrosis
• stimulates the synthesis of collagen I and decorin
• protects the extracellular matrix from degradation

One of the key mechanisms of MACALINE® is the reduction of fibronectin and collagen I production in inflammatory-activated adipocytes , thereby reducing fibrosis responsible for the hard, compacted appearance of cellulite and “orange peel”.

At the same time, it acts on the dermis:

• increases collagen synthesis
• improves skin tone and elasticity
• reduces matrix degradation caused by inflammation and metalloproteinases

Clinically it has been shown:

• thigh volume reduction
• improvement of microcirculation
• increasing skin tone and elasticity
• visible skin smoothing.

Important terms

• Lipolysis — the biochemical process of breaking down triglycerides stored in adipocytes into free fatty acids and glycerol, so that the body can use them as an energy source.
• Lipogenesis — the process of fat creation and storage in adipocytes. It involves the conversion of excess glucose and other energy sources into triglycerides, which are stored in adipose tissue.
• Lipolytic action — the ability of an active ingredient to stimulate lipolysis, i.e. the mobilization and breakdown of stored fat from adipocytes.
• Antiadipogenic action — an action that prevents the formation of new fat cells or reduces their maturation and lipid accumulation.
• Adipogenesis — the process of differentiation of preadipocytes into mature adipocytes (fat cells) capable of storing triglycerides.
• Stimulation of β-oxidation of fatty acids — activation of the metabolic process in the mitochondria during which fatty acids are “burned” for the production of energy (ATP). Increased β-oxidation means greater consumption of fatty acids.
• Venotonic effect — an effect that increases the tone and elasticity of the venous walls and improves the venous return of blood and lymph.
• Capillary permeability — the permeability of capillary walls to fluid and molecules. Increased permeability leads to fluid leakage into the surrounding tissue and the formation of edema.
• Anti-edematous action — an action that reduces tissue swelling and fluid accumulation.
• Interstitial fluid retention — accumulation of fluid in the space between cells due to impaired microcirculation, lymphatic drainage, or increased capillary permeability.
• Anti-fibrotic action — an action that reduces or prevents excessive formation of fibrous connective tissue (fibrosis), especially collagen and fibronectin, which in cellulite contributes to the hard, compacted and uneven appearance of the skin.