Whether too flat, overly prominent, or excessively full, the relationship between women and their buttocks is often a love-hate affair.
In preparation for potential pregnancies, buttocks feature highly elastic skin and active fat cells, which can lead to a higher risk of dimpled cellulite.
Fortunately, buttocks consist of both fat and muscle, offering real potential for improvement:
– The gluteus maximus, at the back of the pelvis, creates that rounded shape (or lack thereof);
– The gluteus medius, fanning out from the upper pelvis, adds curves;
– The gluteus minimus, the smallest and deepest, defines the lower contours.
This means you can sculpt them naturally without surgery. The biggest threat? A sedentary lifestyle. If you're dashing from office to car with little movement, or prone to yo-yo dieting—which prompts fat storage in anticipation of 'famine'—your buttocks may suffer.
As often as possible, ideally daily:
End your shower with a cool water jet to firm tissues and prevent cellulite.
Massage buttocks morning and/or evening, with or without cream.
Twice weekly:
Exfoliate to stimulate and smooth the skin.
1. While standing (e.g., on the subway or at checkout), contract and release your buttocks repeatedly for a quick toning boost.
2. Never skip this area: massage, exfoliate, hydrate—keep skin supple!
Excerpt from Doctor, I Want to Be the Prettiest! by Dr. Olivier Courtin-Clarins, Marabout editions, €10.
